Overview
Howard Hurtig is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Hurtig is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders, and Dementia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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Locations
3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Howard I. Hurtig
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard I. Hurtig?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard I. Hurtig by calling their office at 215-662-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard I. Hurtig a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard I. Hurtig is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Howard I. Hurtig specialize in?
While Dr. Howard I. Hurtig is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Movement Disorders. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Howard I. Hurtig participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Howard I. Hurtig has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Howard I. Hurtig's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Howard I. Hurtig accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard I. Hurtig accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-662-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Hurtig isDistinguished. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Movement DisordersDr. Hurtig isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Hurtig isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- DementiaDr. Hurtig isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Hurtig isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
- Familial DysautonomiaDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dysautonomia.
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.