Dr. Richard C. Thirlby, MD | Seattle, WA | General Surgeon

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Dr. Richard Thirlby is a surgeon with expertise in gastroenterology who earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed his residency at Dallas County Hospital Parkland Memorial, building a strong foundation in surgical care. With 48 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Thirlby brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Thirlby practices at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, where he provides comprehensive surgical services. His affiliations include multiple locations throughout the Seattle area, including Virginia Mason Seattle Buck Pavilion and Saint Anne Hospital in Burien. Patients consistently rate his care highly, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. His dual specialization in surgery and gastroenterology allows him to address a wide range of digestive system conditions requiring surgical intervention.

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accepting new patients
4.5

15 Ratings
48 years of experience
2 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Dallas Co Hp Parkland Memorial
6 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Thirlby's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

15 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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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.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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November 23rd, 2017

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dr. thirlby is an amazing surgeon! when nobody else wanted to help me with my severe abdominal pain where i live i had to go over 1000 miles round trip to get help, and boy did i get it!! he performed surgery on me and saved my life!! he gave me hope and my quality of life back after suffering with abdominal pain for over 2years. thankyou dr. thirlby, youre the best!!! thankyou god for putting him in my life. he has a great bedside manner & alot of compassion for his patients, and he listens to you. explains things and answers your questions to the best of his ability.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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March 29th, 2015

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Dr. Thirlby did my stomach bypass around 2009 (actual by-pass and not a lap band). Prior to the surgery, Dr. Thirlby took extensive care in assuring "both" my wife and I fully understood the different alternatives available to us where we had excellent information from which to base our decision. He was great "before" the surgery; is said to be one of the "best" for conducting these surgeries (and apparently proved that in that I've not experienced "any" of the usual side effects stemming from this surgery) and, his follow-up over the last years has been beyond exceptional. Simply put, Dr. Thirlby "truly cares about his patients. I would strongly recommend Dr. Thirlby.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 21st, 2014

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The man is my hero. He saved my life twice !!!!!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 9th, 2011

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I was treated by a surgeon associated with Overlake for 6 months. I was in serious daily pain with no sign of recovery. Within a few days of switching to Dr Thirlby, I was relived of the pain. He's a miracle worker!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 26th, 2010

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He is fairly booked, but a great surgeon

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 22nd, 2009

Virginia Mason Seattle Buck Pavilion

1100 9th AveSeattle, WA 98101

Tel: (206) 223-6600

Mon6:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tue6:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wed6:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thu6:00 am - 5:30 pm

Fri6:00 am - 5:30 pm

Sat8:00 am - 12:30 pm

SunClosed

Virginia Mason Medical Center General Surgery

1100 9th Ave Fl 6Seattle, WA 98101

Tel: (206) 341-1908

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Saint Anne Hospital

16251 Sylvester Rd SwBurien, WA 98166

Virginia Mason Hospital

925 Seneca StSeattle, WA 98101


Dr. Richard Coller Thirlby, MD	Dr. Justin Thomas White	Dr. Nicole Renee Jackson	Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Eldeiry
Surgery	Surgery	Pathology	Thoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients
4.5 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience	3 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish		Speaks English, Spanish
Seattle , WA	Seattle , WA	Clackamas , OR	Aurora , CO
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine	Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Community Health Plan of Washington
Regence BlueShield

Colectomy
Colonoscopy
Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
Gastric Fistula
Gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastroparesis
Ileostomy
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Peptic Ulcer
Recurrence
Restorative Proctocolectomy
Ulcerative Colitis
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Dallas Co Hp Parkland Memorial.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Thirlby's NPI number is 1891801098.

Dr. J Alan Waters
Anesthesiology
14 Years Exp | Seattle, WA
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Dr. Erika Wheeler
Pathology
9 Years Exp | Seattle, WA
(0)
Dr. Donald Hunton Ramsey
Anesthesiology
51 Years Exp | Tacoma, WA
(0)
Mary Sue Naegele Galvin
Nurse Practitioner
| Seattle, WA
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Dr. Brian Jay Reid
Gastroenterology
46 Years Exp | Seattle, WA
(0)
Alana L Saddic
Gastroenterology
| Seattle, WA
(0)
Dr. Leonard Tsu Su
Vascular Surgery
28 Years Exp | Kirkland, WA
(0)
Dr. Alan Morgan
Surgery
69 Years Exp | Seattle, WA
(0)
Dr. Sigrid Pakula Guyton
Surgery
50 Years Exp | Shoreline, WA
(0)
Dr. Laird G Patterson
Surgery
| Renton, WA
(0)

What languages does Dr. Richard Coller Thirlby speak?: Dr. Richard Coller Thirlby speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Coller Thirlby affiliated with?: Dr. Richard Coller Thirlby is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Does Dr. Richard Coller Thirlby accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Coller Thirlby accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Richard Coller Thirlby's office located?: Dr. Richard Coller Thirlby's office is located at 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101.
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