Dr. Robert S. Wirthlin, M.D. joined the Spokane Eye Clinic in July 2006. He graduated from the highly-selective seven year integrated pre-medical and medical program (Inteflex) at the University of Michigan Medical School. He received his B.S. in biomedical sciences in 1997 and his M.D. in 2000. Dr. Wirthlin completed his ophthalmology residency training at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/University of Miami School of Medicine.
Dr. Robert S. Wirthlin, M.D. joined the Spokane Eye Clinic in July 2006. He graduated from the highly-selective seven year integrated pre-medical and medical program (Inteflex) at the University of Michigan Medical School. He received his B.S. in biomedical sciences in 1997 and his M.D. in 2000. Dr. Wirthlin completed his ophthalmology residency training at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/University of Miami School of Medicine.
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I forgot to ask “why have I got atrocious headache every day”
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Wirthlin has treated me for some time. He has always been caring about my eyes and kept me from worrying about my eyes
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He answered my questions where I can understand them.
Very friendly. I like him.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He’s the best. Gave me options with full explanations of the risks involved and how certain procedures and treatments would help me.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Love the Dr!!!!!!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Good job
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Enjoyed our visit. Learned a lot and hopefully will be able to improve my eyesight.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Very kind and thoughtful. Explained my options very clearly.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Wirthlin was very thorough and asked alot of questions to understand exactly what issues I may have been experiencing. I left reassured and hopeful my eyes would improve greatly
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Wirthlin is always making sure that I am comfortable getting infections in my eyes, and goes that extra mile to make sure I feel no pain in the process.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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South Hill/Downtown
427 S Bernard St Spokane, WA 99204
Dr. Robert S. Wirthlin, M.D. joined the Spokane Eye Clinic in July 2006. He graduated from the highly-selective seven year integrated pre-medical and medical program (Inteflex) at the University of Michigan Medical School. He received his B.S. in biomedical sciences in 1997 and his M.D. in 2000.
Dr. Wirthlin completed his ophthalmology residency training at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/University of Miami School of Medicine. He then completed a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases at the Jules Stein Eye Institute/UCLA School of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Wirthlin is a member of numerous professional societies. He has given research presentations at national meetings and published articles in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals. Dr. Wirthlin's professional areas of interest include diabetic eye disease, other retinal vascular diseases, ocular trauma, ocular imaging, age-related macular degeneration and repair of retinal detachment, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes.
I forgot to ask “why have I got atrocious headache every day”
Dr Wirthlin has treated me for some time. He has always been caring about my eyes and kept me from worrying about my eyes
He answered my questions where I can understand them. Very friendly. I like him.
He’s the best. Gave me options with full explanations of the risks involved and how certain procedures and treatments would help me.
Love the Dr!!!!!!
Good job
Enjoyed our visit. Learned a lot and hopefully will be able to improve my eyesight.
Very kind and thoughtful. Explained my options very clearly.
Dr Wirthlin was very thorough and asked alot of questions to understand exactly what issues I may have been experiencing. I left reassured and hopeful my eyes would improve greatly
Dr. Wirthlin is always making sure that I am comfortable getting infections in my eyes, and goes that extra mile to make sure I feel no pain in the process.