Dr. Gary Hirschfeld Announces Retirement
After 30 years of practicing medicine at Blanchard Valley Medical Associates, Gary E. Hirschfeld, M.D. has officially announced his retirement effective September 12, 2008.

Dr. Hirschfeld earned his Bachelor of Science degree and Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati. After the completion of his residency in Internal Medicine at Blodgett Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Hirschfeld joined BVMA in July of 1978.

Throughout his 30 years at Blanchard Valley Medical Associates, many things have changed, including the location of the practice, the addition of many physicians and support staff members, countless remodeling projects and even medicine itself. But throughout those years, one constant has been Dr. Hirschfeld’s dedication to providing personal quality healthcare to his patients, and BVMA is grateful to have had his presence as part of the history of our practice. We wish Dr. Hirschfeld the very best in his retirement endeavors!

BVMA Utilizing Physician Extenders to Enhance Patient Care
As the Findlay-Hancock County community grows, so does the need for medical care for our community members. It seems that obtaining an appointment for urgent needs has recently become more difficult. Physicians’ schedules are often full weeks and months in advance and it can be challenging to obtain an appointment on short notice.

In an effort to better serve our patients as these needs arrive, BVMA is proud to offer the services of our physician extenders. Our team includes physician assistants and a certified nurse practitioner to enable us to provide quality state-of-the-art care in a timely manner. These professionals work under the direction of our physicians to perform office examinations and prescribe medication as needed.

In the future, BVMA plans to add more physician extenders to our team to further provide convenience and high-quality care to our patients. Click on the Our Staff page to learn more about our current physician extenders, including their educational background and training experience. The Contact Us page will give you all the information you need to learn more about utilizing these providers.