4.5
11 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Melissa Hurwitz is a board-certified gastroenterologist with nearly three decades of experience caring for patients with digestive health concerns. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine in 2000. Dr. Hurwitz furthered her specialized training with a fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine, completing her program in 2004. She provides care in English to patients throughout the region.
Dr. Hurwitz practices at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and sees patients at gastroenterology clinics in San Mateo and Los Gatos, California. She specializes in treating digestive conditions including constipation and cancer-related constipation, as well as evaluating patients experiencing abdominal pain. Her clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts and vitamin D assessments to help identify underlying …causes of digestive symptoms. Patients rate Dr. Hurwitz 4.6 out of 5 stars for her compassionate and thorough approach to gastroenterological care.
Read More Read less Dr. Hurwitz practices at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and sees patients at gastroenterology clinics in San Mateo and Los Gatos, California. She specializes in treating digestive conditions including constipation and cancer-related constipation, as well as evaluating patients experiencing abdominal pain. Her clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts and vitamin D assessments to help identify underlying …causes of digestive symptoms. Patients rate Dr. Hurwitz 4.6 out of 5 stars for her compassionate and thorough approach to gastroenterological care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 29 years of experience
- 41 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Stanford University School of Medicine
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Melissa Hurwitz has 2 locationsGastroenterology Clinic
1100 Park Pl Ste 100San Mateo, CA 94403 Tel: (415) 502-8942
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 29 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| San Mateo , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA | Palo Alto , CA |
| Med School: Tufts University School of Medicine | Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa Hurwitz
Medical Specialties
Dr. Melissa Hurwitz has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melissa Hurwitz has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Stanford University School of Medicine2004
Residency
University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine2000
Medical School
Tufts University School of MedicineGraduated in 1997
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