Overview
Melissa Hurwitz is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in San Mateo, California. Her top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Delayed Growth, Encopresis, and Lactose Intolerance.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1100 Park Pl Ste 100, San Mateo, CA 94403
14880 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
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. Melissa Hurwitz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Hurwitz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Hurwitz by calling their office at 415-502-8942. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Hurwitz a top-rated expert for Celiac Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Hurwitz is classified as an Experienced expert for Celiac 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. Melissa Hurwitz specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Hurwitz is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Celiac Disease, Delayed Growth, and Encopresis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Melissa Hurwitz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Hurwitz has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Celiac Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Hurwitz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Hurwitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Hurwitz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-502-8942 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
- Experienced
- Alagille SyndromeDr. Hurwitz isExperienced. Learn about Alagille Syndrome.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Hurwitz isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Hurwitz isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Hurwitz isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- EncopresisDr. Hurwitz isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Hurwitz isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).