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Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD
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Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD is a General Surgeon in Seattle, WA.
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Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD is a General Surgeon in Seattle, WA.

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Dr. Thirlby graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1978 and completed a residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital.Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD is a General Surgeon in Seattle, WA and has 47 years experience. Dr. Thirlby currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. At present, Dr. Thirlby received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Thirlby's office accepts new patients. Dr. Thirlby is board certified in General Surgery.

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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Constipation
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Wedge Resection Colon

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Virginia Mason Medical Center-MSWS
    1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 223-6636
  2. 2 Office
    1100 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 223-6600

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4.4
Based on 9 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Nov 23, 2017
I met Dr. Thirlby for my external hemorrhoid. He was very kind and understanding and professional. He even called to speak with me personally. We agree I will wait for surgery, review another time when it is more necessary.
Renton, WA — Nov 23, 2017
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Dallas Va Medical Center
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thirlby's profile.

Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    925 Seneca St, Seattle, WA