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Lyle Hurwitz, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
About Lyle Hurwitz, M.D.
Dr Hurwitz was born and raised in Johannesburg South Africa. He graduated from medical school from The university of Pretoria in South Africa. He completed Internal Medicine Residency at the Carney Hospital (affiliated to Boston University) and then moved to sunny south Florida and completed his Gastroenterology fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital /University of Miami. He is board certified in gastroenterology and has been practicing in Palm Beach for almost 20 years.
He was drawn to Gastroenterology as it combines both the intellectual, cognitive aspect with the procedure (endoscopy) aspect of medicine. He has performed over 15000 procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and ERCP.
Dr Hurwitz strives to provide the highest quality medical care in a nurturing environment. “ My secret for caring for my patients is caring about my patients,” says Dr Hurwitz
He has been involved in numerous research projects including studies on colorectal cancer screening, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel, diverticulitis, clostridium difficile and hepatitis C.
He enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children, traveling, reading, cycling, and running.
Education:
- Undergraduate: University of Pretoria – Pretoria, South Africa – MBChB – 1990
- Internship: Coronation & J.G. Strydom Hospitals – Johannesburg, South Africa – Internal Medicine – 1991-1992
- Residency: Carney Hospital – Boston, Massachusetts – Internal Medicine – 7/1993-6/1996
- Fellowship: Jackson Memorial Hospital – Miami, Florida – Gastroenterology – 7/1996-6/1999
Board Certification:
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine – 1996
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology – Certified 1999 – Recertified 2008
Reviews
The entire office was very respectful and Dr. Hurwitz was very thorough and caring 👍
Little waiting. Friendly service. Great doctor
Dr. Hurwitz carefully listens and asked questions that will help him give an excellent and thoughtful diagnosis with an appropriate recommendation.
Dr. Hurwitz is very pleasant to visit. He listen attentively and explains the findings in easy to understand. The office staff are prompt and efficient. They arrange everything for my procedure.
Great team at the Atlantic Surgical Center! Dr Lyle Hurwitz is the best! Procedure went smoothly with no complications. I highly recommend
Dr Hurwitz is attentive, thorough and knowledgeable. I am glad to have found him. He is also very considerate and supportive.
Doctor Hurwitz was knowledgeable and efficient as well as personable. He ordered the pertinent tests and was pleasant. His office staff was courteous and pleasant. I would definitely recommend him.
Great Doc and staff!! Excellent care. Office staff professional, efficient. No problems!!!
Everyone acted and performed very profesional
This was my first visit.
Dr. Lyle Hurwitz, M.D.
is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions,
Everything and everyone was great, súper clean facility, the staff and doctors were very professional, while being personable, kind, they were on time and took their time with me, answering any questions,
Loved, loved, loved, my visit everything was explained and ready to go. No long waits I would come back again. Highly recommend!
Dr. Lyle Hurwitz, M.D.
is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions,
Everything and everyone was great, súper clean facility, the staff and doctors were very professional, while being personable, kind, they were on time and took their time with me, answering any questions,
Loved, loved, loved, my visit everything was explained and ready to go. No long waits I would come back again. Highly recommend!
Outstanding service. Dr. Hurwitz is the consummate professional.
Dr. Hurwitz is a very informative, pleasant guy! Highly recommend him!
Extremely courteous andvery professional.
The Doctor was very efficient and asked a lot of questions to come up with what my problem might be.
The doctor seem knowledgeable, courteous and professional. I do want to mentioned the insurance info was wrong on lab form… mente revrived a call back after sending a message… I had to call the billing dept not to file claim under #s on file.
Awesome gastro and friendly staff
Dr. Hurwitz is very genuine and caring doctor. He truly cares about his patients and makes them very comfortable when under his care.
Dr. Hurwitz is amazing.
He handled our appt and tests with utmost professionalism and knowledge.
Thank you Dr.
He handled our appt and tests with utmost professionalism and knowledge.
Thank you Dr.
Listens to patient and thoroughly explained upcoming procedure.
Dr. Hurwitz carefully listens and asked questions that will help him give an excellent and thoughtful diagnosis with an appropriate recommendation.