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Dr. Richard Hurwitz, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology* Age 73
Dr. Richard Hurwitz, MD

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Dr. Richard Hurwitz, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Richard Hurwitz, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology* Age 73
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Hurwitz, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Hurwitz graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Richard Hurwitz, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in Houston, TX and has 47 years experience. Dr. Hurwitz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital and Tyler County Hospital. Dr. Hurwitz has experience treating conditions like Sickle Cell Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Hurwitz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hurwitz is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Sickle Cell Disease
Anemia
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Anemia
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Anemia
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Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Bleeding Disorders
Coagulation Disorders
Hemochromatosis
Hereditary Spherocytosis
Neutropenia
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acquired Red Cell Aplasia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Central Cyanosis
Constitutional Aplastic Anemia
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Enzyme Disorder Anemia
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Folate Deficiency Anemia
G6PD Deficiency Anemia
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemoglobin E-Beta Thalassemia
Hemophilia
Hereditary Persistence Fetal Hemoglobin
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Pernicious Anemia
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Pyruvate Kinase Anemia
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Sickle Cell Beta Thalassemia
Thrombocytosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin K Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Erythropoietin Test
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Lymphoma Evaluation

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    Nexus Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 Baylor College of Medicine
    6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 822-4242
  2. 2 Office
    1102 Bates Ave Ste 1025, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 824-4259

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Specialties*
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Hurwitz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hurwitz's profile.

Dr. Richard Hurwitz, MD is affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital and Tyler County Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Hurwitz, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Texas Children's Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Tyler County Hospital

    1100 W Bluff St, Woodville, TX