Dr. Robert S. Wirthlin, MD | Spokane, WA | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Robert Wirthlin specializes in ophthalmology with advanced training from the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, where they completed their residency. This specialized training has equipped them with expertise in treating complex eye conditions and performing advanced retinal procedures. Dr. Wirthlin is fluent in Spanish and Russian, allowing them to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Wirthlin practices at multiple Spokane Eye Clinic locations throughout Spokane and Spokane Valley and maintains an affiliation with Multicare Valley Hospital. They focus on treating serious eye conditions including diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Wirthlin performs specialized procedures such as retinal imaging and anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve and improve patients' vision. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.9

92 Ratings
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Russian
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
87 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations

Patients frequently commend Dr. Robert Samuel Wirthlin for his professionalism, expertise in eye care, and ability to effectively communicate complex medical information in an understandable way. He is often described as thorough, personable, and compassionate, with many expressing trust in his care and appreciating his friendly demeanor. However, a recurring issue in the reviews is the lengthy wait times experienced at appointments, leading some patients to suggest improvements in scheduling processes. Despite this, the overall sentiment of the reviews remains highly positive, with numerous recommendations for his medical services.

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Robert Wirthlin is excellent with macular degeneration! He gives you all the options, answers your questions, makes you feel comfortable!

October 13th, 2025

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He is a great surgeon and his staff is very friendly and caring. I highly recommend this practice.

September 11th, 2025

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Dr. Wirthlin is professional, knowledgeable and experienced. He has an easy manner and explains your eye health issues clearly and frankly. I feel fortunate to have an eye doctor who I respect and trust. So much so, that I travel 90 miles for my office visits.

August 22nd, 2025

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The Dr. Is very nice and thorough. It was over 2 hours from my appt time until I was seen by him. I would recommend the office have a profession industrial engineer come in and improve their process. No reason for all the waiting.

August 4th, 2025

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I have been going to Dr. Wirthlin for four years and he is an excellent doctor. He found a torn retina during a checkup and operated on it the next day. Staff is friendly and office very efficient. You will have a longer wait time before appointments as he is very high in demand so be prepared with a book on your appointment day.

July 22nd, 2025

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Very professional, knowledgeable, informative. Always a positive experience when meeting with him. Would highly recommend him.

June 25th, 2025

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Dr. Robert Samuel Wirthlin is Fantastic at what he does, an amazing eye doctor, not to mention his wonderful demeanor and spirit. I love this eye doctor, and I have had many eye doctors and he is the best hands down! I’m a type one diabetic and he saved my eye sight, I couldn’t appreciate a doctor more.

June 24th, 2025

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Dr. Wirthlin is a very pleasant and friendly, he’s thorough and professional, takes time to answer questions and explain what he’s doing.he’s a very good shot giver . I have been going to him for better part of 4 years and am very impressed by him , I never feel like I’m rushed out , he’s got a fun personality. I recommend him completely . Great Doctor.

June 24th, 2025

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Dr. Wirthlin has a friendly and easy manner that puts patients at ease. At the same time, he is professional and thorough in his evaluations and explanations. Dr. Wirthlin's assistants are also friendly in demeanor and professional in their interactions with patients. The only downside is the consistently lengthy wait after the appointment time. I would highly recommend Dr. Wirthlin without hesitation.

May 29th, 2025

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Always professional. He’s great at his practice and answers all of my questions. Very friendly! He is a blessing for those of us who have these health issues! My Rating of him is very high!!!

May 28th, 2025

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Spokane Eye Clinic PS

427 S Bernard StSpokane, WA 99204

Tel: (509) 456-0107

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Spokane Eye Clinic

31 E Central AveSpokane, WA 99208

Tel: (509) 489-1270

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Spokane Eye Clinic

16201 E Indiana Ave Ste 5000Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Tel: (509) 924-7271

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Dr. Robert Samuel Wirthlin, MD	Dr. David Nemser Cohen	Dr. Michael Paul Berg, MD	Dr. Armin A A Mohr
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (92 Ratings)	4.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
	62 Years of Experience		64 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Russian	Speaks English		Speaks English
Spokane , WA	Spokane , WA	Spokane , WA	Spokane Valley , WA
	Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College		Med School: University Of Alberta Faculty Of Medicine And Dent
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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