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Dr. Charles Hurwitz, MD

Gastroenterology*
2.9 (10)
Map Pin Small Ridley Park, PA
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Charles Hurwitz, MD

Dr. Charles Hurwitz, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Ridley Park, PA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and is affiliated with Delaware County Memorial Hospital and Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Hurwitz an average 2.9 star rating.

Dr. Hurwitz works at Practice in Ridley Park, PA with other offices in Glen Mills, PA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hurwitz's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Crozer Health Gastroenterology Associates - Ridley Park
    204 E Chester Pike Ste 4, Ridley Park, PA 19078 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 521-4677
  2. 2
    Crozer Endoscopy Center At Brinton Lake
    500 Evergreen Dr Ste 26, Glen Mills, PA 19342 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 619-7475

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  • Delaware County Memorial Hospital
  • Crozer-Chester Medical Center

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    About Dr. Charles Hurwitz, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 52 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1730174723
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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