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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Dr. Wirthlin was thorough, knowledgeable, and took time for discussion of my eye issues. I was impressed that he talked about the impact of nutrition on eye health.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
The best
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He is the best. Look forward to seeing him yearly. He's brilliant and keeps great track of my aging eyes.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Great doctor. Very knowledgeable. Open to hearing about supplements and alternative treatments. Sometimes have a very long wait in the waiting room.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
I forgot to ask “why have I got atrocious headache every day”
(3 weeks 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 month ago)
Oct-2025
He answered my questions where I can understand them.
Very friendly. I like him.
(1 month 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 month ago)
Oct-2025
Love the Dr!!!!!!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Good job
(1 month ago)
Oct-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.
Dr. Wirthlin was thorough, knowledgeable, and took time for discussion of my eye issues. I was impressed that he talked about the impact of nutrition on eye health.
The best
He is the best. Look forward to seeing him yearly. He's brilliant and keeps great track of my aging eyes.
Great doctor. Very knowledgeable. Open to hearing about supplements and alternative treatments. Sometimes have a very long wait in the waiting room.
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