Dr. Eliot M. Horowitz, MD | La Mesa, CA | Urologist

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Dr. Eliot Horowitz is a urologist who has dedicated 46 years to providing specialized care for patients with urinary and kidney-related conditions. They earned their medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed residency training at Swedish Medical Center. This extensive background has equipped them with deep expertise in diagnosing and treating complex urological disorders.

Dr. Horowitz practices at Valley Hospital Medical Center and sees patients in La Mesa, California. They specialize in managing polycystic kidney disease and simple kidney cysts, conditions that require careful monitoring and expert treatment. Their practice includes performing comprehensive urine testing to help diagnose various urological conditions. Patients have given Dr. Horowitz an average rating of 2.3 on Vitals.

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2.3

9 Ratings
46 years of experience
2 insurance plans accepted
Swedish Medical Center
5 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

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I was seen by Dr. Horowitz. I found him to be arrogant, condescending and abrupt. After waiting approximately 45 minutes, Dr. Horowitz talked with me for about 1 minute and left the treatment room saying nothing to me. Finally I asked an employee walking by where the Dr. Was? "He is seeing other patients." I said," He didn't 't order tests, give a diagnosis or prescription. He just walked out." I waited in the hallway and had to talk with him in front of other patients and staff. It was embarrassing! He just said to make another appointment! What? My friend was seen by Dr. Horowitz several times, diagnosed with prostate cancer. My friend was getting prescriptions but not getting better. The friend saw another Dr. and the Dr. said he did NOT have prostate cancer. My friend has been given a different prescription and is doing well!

April 28th, 2014

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OVER 90 MINUTE WAIT TIME. AFTER GIVING URINE SAMPLE AND HAVING BLOOD PRESSURE, I WAITED ANOTHER 20 BEFORE BEING ASKED TO RE-SCHEDULE ANOTHER DAY, AS HE WAS BEHIND DUE TO HAVING TO CONSULT W/ANOTHER DOCTOR ABOUT ANOTHER PATIENT.

November 9th, 2012

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- Over 2 hr wait time- Very condescending. Kept correcting my grammar when I was describing my condition, and kept rolling his eyes- Touched my private parts without washing hands or using gloves- Was yelling at a nurse who had to take my blood sample. The nurse was so distraught that she was shaking, and I ended up having a big bruise on my arm for my blood draw.

July 6th, 2011

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Dr. Horowitz diagnosed me with Bladder Cancer and then handed me a pamphlet about cancer and left the room without saying anything, came back 20 minutes later to tell me I needed surgery only to say he was "not" performing surgery at this time and shuffled me off to his partner. This made me very suspicious and found according to this website he is NOT board certified. His diagnosis was incorrect by the way.

June 3rd, 2010

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i went to him years ago. the procedure he did on me was unnecessary and a failure. then after that more and more mistakes were made. i have met 3 people who felt he jumped the gun and was too quick to do surgery. i would not recommend this doctor to anyone. please if you have him as a doctor get a second opinion.

May 29th, 2008

Urology Specialty Associates

8851 Center Dr Ste 501La Mesa, CA 91942

Tel: (619) 697-2456


Dr. Eliot Mark Horowitz, MD	Dr. Eric William Gerber, MD	Dr. Richard Ivan Tapper, MD	Cindy Jansen
Urology	Urology	Urology	Urology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.3 (9 Ratings)	4.4 (7 Ratings)	5 (4 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	59 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
		Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
La Mesa , CA	San Marcos , CA	San Diego , CA	San Diego , CA
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Bladder Issues
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Kidney Stones
Overactive Urinary Bladder
Prostate Cancer
Prostatitis
Urologic Emergencies

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Swedish Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1980

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