
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About David Hurwitz
Professional Titles
- Medical Director, Beacham Center for Geriatric Medicine
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Geriatrician David Hurwitz, medical director of the Beacham Center for Geriatric Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, specializes in age-friendly primary care for adults age 65 and older.
Dr. Hurwitz earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed residency training at Johns Hopkins Bayview, where he remained for fellowship training in geriatric medicine and gerontology.
Dr. Hurwitz also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Yale University and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Before attending medical school, he worked in marketing and product development at Genzyme Corporation and at the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation, where he was a policy analyst and the director of delivery system demonstrations.
His research interests include primary care, geriatrics, Medicare and Medicaid policy, patient-centered design and primary care innovation. His passion is providing high-value care at an individual and system level to help older adults maintain their functional and personal goals.
Centers and Institutes
Research Interests
Geriatrics, Innovation in Primary Care, Medicare and Medicaid policy, Patient-centered design, Primary care
Research Summary
Dr. Hurwitz’s research interests include primary care, geriatrics, Medicare and Medicaid policy, patient-centered design and innovation in primary care.
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-0925
- fax: 410-550-0182
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, 2023
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, General Internal Medicine, 2022
- Medical Education: University of Maryland School of Medicine, MD, 2019
- Graduate School: Harvard School of Arts and Sciences, MBA, 2004
Board Certifications
- Geriatric Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
183 ratings, 94 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
I love seeing Dr Hurwitz. He is so thorough and thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Kind, listens, engaging
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Excellent, very efficient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Dr. H is kind and patient. He explains things thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Listens well, engages well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Dr. Hurwitz is a wonderful geriatric Dr. He's personable, knowledgeable and professional and always knows what to recommend of an alternative to another medication that may provide better results (if necessary)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
My provider showed concern , and interest and complimented my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Doctor Hurwitz is excellent and very knowledgeable. He was very compassionate with my mother.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
I hit the jackpot. Dr Hurwitz is knowledgeable, professional, compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr Hurwitz is an amazingly compassionate and caring doctor who listens attentively and truly cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Hurwitz is the best primary care physician I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Have been a patient for about a year. Have really enjoyed being a patient of Dr Hurwitz.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Best doctor ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Perfect! Above and beyond outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Couldn't have been better!,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Excellent in every regard!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Very detail oriented, knowledgeable, excellent ideas & advice, concerned and good communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Hurwitz is very attentive, knowledgeable and compassionate. He took his time and listened well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
I have not ever felt like my needs were ever neglected nor addressed in any way than respectfully addressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Best I'v ever had!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
This was my first visit with Dr Hurwitz and I was very satisfied with his advice and impressed with his competence. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Thorough, kiind, great listening skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr. Hurwitz is the best PCP I've ever had, and I'm old. He is courteous, kind, very intelligent, well informed, and seems really to care about this old nut. I recommend him to friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Always available when needed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
I like my doctor. He cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr Hurwitz is very thorough. He provided an excellent game plan for my health issues.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Empathy is inconsistent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Wonderful and excellent bed side manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. Hurwitz is by far the most caring, involved doctor I have ever seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
He is wonderful and is a good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Hurwitz is the best. He listens and takes time to go over everything. He listens to any concerns you might have. I'm lucky to have him as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr. Hurwitz is patient, kind and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Dr Hurwitz is a very consensus and thorough Physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
He is sensitive, knowledgable, listens and explains well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Excellent experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr David Hurwitz is one of the finest of doctors. He listens verry carefully to what you have to say, adds that to what he already knew you and give you options and explains which he thinks is the best choice for ME and explains why.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Great advocate for my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Great! Feel very comfortable in his care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
So far, I am grateful to be Dr.Hurwitz's patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr. Hurwitz is an exceptional geriatric doctor. He's easy to talk with, is very compassionate and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Dr Hurwitz was very responsive and moved quickly to get everything we talked about done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Dr. Hurwitz doesn't try to rush through listening to my explanation of my medical issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
The doctor was ..is very kind and thorough. He spent a lot of time with us. More then any other first time visit we have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
This was my first experience with Johns Hopkins medical providers. I am so far pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
He is sweet, kind, professional and excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Dr Hurwitz and his fellow were very professional and compassionate Explained everything in details
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Excellent Doctor, very knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Absolutely wonderful- he is very knowledgeable and communicative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Great visit. Doctor is vey caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Very responsive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Excellent provider.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
He appears to be the pcp I'm looking for since I'm between pcp's at the moment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr, Hurwitz is caring and involved in my health care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Couldn't be better!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Excellent in every regard
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Attentive & caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Dr. Hurwitz responded personally by telephone for a request for dermatology doctor referral. He took into consideration my request for a practice near me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Dr. Hurwitz is a very calm and wise physician I am from a family with physicians And DentistAnd I consider Dr. Hurwitz one of the very best practitioners I have ever met
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
I am very happy with the care by Dr. Hurwitz.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Good bisit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr. Hurwitz is a very capable and experienced doctor. He is very responsive to patient needs and conditions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Very engaging, made suggestions to improve my blood pressure and hand/finger manipulation. I'm very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Being in the Medical Field for 40yrs Dr D. Hurwitz is one of the most Sincere and Caring physicians I have ever met.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Top shelf. Seems to recognize that long-term success is a product of optimal day-to-day patient self-care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Extremely knowlegeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
He is a thorough and caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Dr. Hurwitz is kind, patient and a good explainer and takes his time going thoroughly through procedures during the visit. .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
This was my first visit and Amy vert excited to continue my visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Superb
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Spoke primarily with [staff], who is exceptional. Dr Hurwitz also participated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Dr Hurwitz was totally helpful (tick bite) telling me criteria for treating & encouraging me to use an insect repellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Listens to my concerns. Explains what is going on with my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Very happy with Dr Hurwitz expertise and empathy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
I felt heard and well attended to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Dr. Hurwitz was very prepared and brings a practical and accessible approach to his practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Excellent doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
He is the best possible doctor to meet my medical needs. I feel fortunate to be his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Informative , supportive, understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr Hurwitz is kind, caring and smart.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Thorough, responsive and eager to help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Considerate, informative , knowledgeable, patient and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr. Hurwitz always listens to me. He respects my wishes. I am very comfortable with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Dr. David Hurwitz makes me feel secure with my health conditions and that I am in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Excellent medical skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Ok
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Very thorough examination