Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD
Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD is a general surgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1978. He is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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1100 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98101Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thirlby
4.4
| 5 Star | 78% | 78% |
| 4 Star | 11% | 11% |
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| 1 Star | 11% | 11% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Thirlby to family and friends is 4.4444447 out of 5
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'I enjoy working with all kinds of patients and am personally committed to providing the best possible individualized care.'General Surgery
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Parkland Memorial Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1984Dallas Va Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1982Parkland Memorial Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1979University Of Michigan Medical School
Medical School, 1978
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- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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