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Dr. Melissa Hurwitz, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 54
Dr. Melissa Hurwitz, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Melissa Hurwitz, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Dr. Melissa Hurwitz, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 54
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Hurwitz, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Hurwitz graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Melissa Hurwitz, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Hurwitz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, San Mateo Medical Center, Stanford Hospital, UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Washington Hospital. At present, Dr. Hurwitz received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Hurwitz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hurwitz is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Celiac Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Nausea
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Vomiting Disorders
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Atresia Without Fistula
Esophagitis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hirschsprung's Disease
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Megacolon
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Spleen Cyst
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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  • Aetna
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Select Plus HMO
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  • PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    750 Welch Rd Ste 116, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-5070
  2. 2 UCSF San Mateo Primary and Specialty Care
    1100 Park Pl Ste 100, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 502-8942
  3. 3 Christopher J. Cirone M.D. Inc. A Professional Medical Corp.
    14880 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-7337
  4. 4 Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
    795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 853-2992
  5. 5 UCSF Childrens Renal Center
    1825 4th St Fl 6, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-7337

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Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UCLA Children's Hospital
    1998
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Lucile Sater Packard Hospital Stanford
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Hurwitz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hurwitz's profile.

Dr. Melissa Hurwitz, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, San Mateo Medical Center, Stanford Hospital, UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Washington Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Hurwitz, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    2425 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA

  • San Mateo Medical Center

    222 W 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • Washington Hospital

    2000 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA