EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Radiation Oncology (American Board of Radiology)

OTHER

Attending Physician, Stanten Island University Hospital, 1995
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1996-2000

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

•  Breast Cancer
•  Hodgkins Disease
•  Lymphomas
•  Prostate Cancer
•  Lung Cancer
•  Central Nervous System Tumors
•  Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

Dr. Hirsch primarily practices at Lutheran General Hospital Cancer Center. She is board-certified in Radiation Oncology. After completing medical school at Northwestern University and residency at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center as chief resident, Dr. Hirsch was an Assistant Professor at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center where she practiced for 4 years. In 2001, Dr. Hirsch went into private practice with Radiation Oncology Consultants, Ltd.

Dr. Hirsch has a particular interest and expertise in breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies, as well as lymphoma and prostate cancer. She is experienced in the use of conformal 3-D therapy, intensity modulated therapy (IMRT), and low and high dose rate brachytherapy. She is knowledgeable in the treatment of lung, gastrointestinal, head & neck, and brain malignancies. Dr. Hirsch is involved in breast cancer awareness programs, and is active in Medical Education. She has written papers and lectured on various cancer topics.

Dr. Hirsch spends her leisure time with her husband and four children, and enjoys cooking, piano, and reading fiction. She is active in Synagogue community service.

When asked why she chose Radiation Oncology she states, "When in medical school, I became intimately involved in the care of a young woman hospitalized with breast cancer. This experience led me to understand the depth of relationships possible between patients, their families, and their physicians. Radiation Oncology as a specialty uniquely combines science with deep patient interaction and care, which I enjoy thoroughly."