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
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
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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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 29 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| San Mateo , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Stanford , CA |
| Med School: Tufts University School of Medicine | Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University | Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Melissa Hurwitz
Medical Specialties
Melissa Hurwitz has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Melissa Hurwitz has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
Melissa Hurwitz holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine in 2004.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 2000.
Medical School
Graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1997.
NPI Number
Melissa Hurwitz's NPI number is 1043273766.
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- Melissa Hurwitz is affiliated with Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford.
- What languages does Melissa Hurwitz speak?
- Melissa Hurwitz speaks English.
- Where is Melissa Hurwitz's office located?
- Melissa Hurwitz's office is located at 1100 Park Pl Ste 100, San Mateo, CA, 94403.
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