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5401 S. Congress Avenue Suite 211
Atlantis, FL 33462
Phone
561-964-8221Hours
Locations
Gastro Associates of Florida - Atlantis, FL
Gastroenterology in Atlantis, FL
Gastro Associates of Florida - Atlantis, FL
5401 S. Congress Avenue
Suite 211
Gastro Associates of Florida - Wellington Research
Gastroenterology in Wellington, FL
Gastro Associates of Florida - Wellington Research
1397 Medical Park Boulevard
Suite 300
Gastro Associates of Florida - Wellington, FL
Gastroenterology in Wellington, FL
Gastro Associates of Florida - Wellington, FL
1397 Medical Park Blvd
Suite 300
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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.
Awards and Accreditation:
EDUCATION:
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
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Encopresis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Failure to Thrive (FTT)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Allergies
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cysts
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Stomach Cancer
- Submucosal Lesions
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Dr. Lyle Hurwitz is a knowlegeable, highly capable, thorough, and thoughtful physician, and his entire staff is a pleasure to deal with. I have been a patient for quite a few years and can recommend his practice very highly if you are in need of a gastroenterology specialist.
Could not have been better
Efficient, great bedside manner - thorough
Dr. Hurwitz’s office has a pleasant front desk and back office. Everyone there tries to make you as comfortable as possible. Dr. himself is a calming and direct person who seeks to alleviate your concerns regarding one’s issues.
a good experience. No a long wait.
159
Total Reviews
4.9
Average Rating