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DR. MICHAEL JACOB HIRSCH, M.D., an internist who provided medical services to underserved segments of society and maintained a private practice in the city, died on Fri., Feb. 27, 2015. He was 83.<\/p>\n
Dr. Hirsch was a native and life-long resident of the city, having graduated from Alcee Fortier High School at the age of 14 in 1946. He earned a degree in biology after graduating from Tulane University and by 22 completed his M.D. following his studies at L.S.U. School of Medicine.<\/p>\n
Following his residency, Hirsch became a pulmonology fellow at National Jewish Health in Denver, CO. He later served as a 1st Lt. in the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service and was the First Assistant Surgeon on the Navajo Reservation in Flagstaff, AZ. <\/p>\n
Dr. Hirsch also served as a member of the physician team at Angola State Penitentiary, providing medical care to the inmates there. He was an emergency room physician at Flint-Goodridge Hospital and at several other area hospitals for many years. He also maintained a private practice in the city. <\/p>\n
Hirsch enjoyed learning all of his life. He kept himself in good condition, working out often. He was a devotee of chess and enjoyed listening to music. He was also an avid reader and loved watching classic films. <\/p>\n
Dr. Hirsch is survived by his five children Bernard Hirsch (Michal), Leonard Hirsch (Mayumi), Marc Hirsch (Faye), Lisa Hirsch Henriquez (Emile) and Catherine Cospelich and by six grandchildren.<\/p>\n
Graveside services and burial will be held at 2:30 p.m today, Sun., March 1 at Jewish Burial Rites, 4321 Frenchman Street. <\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the New Orleans Public Library Foundation, 938 Lafayette St., Romm # 102 New Orleans, LA 70113.<\/p>\n
Arrangements are by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp<\/a> Funeral Home, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. For more information call 504-835-2341.<\/p>\n