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Dr. Michael Hurwitz, MD

General Surgery*
4.2 (20)
Map Pin Small Newport Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Hurwitz, MD

Dr. Michael Hurwitz, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Newport Beach, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Patients rated Dr. Hurwitz an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Hurwitz works at Practice in Newport Beach, CA with other offices in Irvine, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Ventral Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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
    Newport-irvine Surgical Specialists A Professional Corp.
    510 Superior Ave Ste 200G, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 791-6767
  2. 2
    Hoag Health Center Irvine - Sand Canyon - the Clark Center for Urogynecology
    16305 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 260, Irvine, CA 92618 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 791-6767
  3. 3
    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 764-4624

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

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Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Gallstones
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Colorectal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
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    4.2
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    About Dr. Michael Hurwitz, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1437179595
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • La Cnty Usc Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Tulane University of Louisiana
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Michael Hurwitz, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hurwitz is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Hurwitz has seen patients for Inguinal Hernia and Ventral Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hurwitz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Hurwitz. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hurwitz.

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