Joel Hirsh, MD
Associate Professor, Medicine-Rheumatology

Chief, Rheumatology Division, Denver Health
Clinic (303) 436-4949
Print Profile
Email Profile
Featured Provider Photo

Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Medicine-Rheumatology

Practice Locations

Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
More providers at this location

Hospital Affiliation
  • Denver Health Medical Center
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification
  • Rheumatology, Board Certification
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, American College of Rheumatology, Specialized Training (2012)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Immune System
  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Symptoms and Manifestations
  • Pain

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Washington School of Medicine (1996)

Residency Program:
  • University of Colorado, Internal Medicine (1999)

Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Rheumatology (2001)

Recognition & Awards

  • Outstanding Clinician Award, Denver Health (2018)
  • Excellence Matters Award, Denver Health (2018)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2018)
  • Excellence Matters Award, Denver Health (2017)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2017)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2016)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2015)
  • Pillar Award, Denver Health (2015)

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
Dr. Hirsh's area of research interest is the impact of health literacy on rheumatologic diseases. Health literacy is the match between the literacy skills of individuals and the expectations and demands of health systems. He has published on the mismatch between the literacy demands of patient education materials and how health literacy affects the discrepancy between patient and provider assessment of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Dr. Hirsh and his colleagues at Denver Health plan ongoing research regarding the predictors of this discrepancy and what interventions might help doctors and patients achieve concordance.

Information for Referring Providers

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Dr. Hirsh's area of research interest is the impact of health literacy on rheumatologic diseases. Health literacy is the match between the literacy skills of individuals and the expectations and demands of health systems. He has published on the mismatch between the literacy demands of patient education materials and how health literacy affects the discrepancy between patient and provider assessment of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Dr. Hirsh and his colleagues at Denver Health plan ongoing research regarding the predictors of this discrepancy and what interventions might help doctors and patients achieve concordance.
Clinic Phone: (303) 436-4949