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David Hurwitz

David Hurwitz, MD, MBA

Geriatric Medicine

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns 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

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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.

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

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, Baltimore, MD 21224
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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

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • 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 reviews

The 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    I love seeing Dr Hurwitz. He is so thorough and thoughtful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Kind, listens, engaging

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Excellent, very efficient!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Dr. H is kind and patient. He explains things thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Listens well, engages well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    My provider showed concern , and interest and complimented my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Doctor Hurwitz is excellent and very knowledgeable. He was very compassionate with my mother.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    I hit the jackpot. Dr Hurwitz is knowledgeable, professional, compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr Hurwitz is an amazingly compassionate and caring doctor who listens attentively and truly cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Dr. Hurwitz is the best primary care physician I have ever had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Best doctor ever

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Perfect! Above and beyond outstanding!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Couldn't have been better!,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Excellent in every regard!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Very detail oriented, knowledgeable, excellent ideas & advice, concerned and good communicator.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr. Hurwitz is very attentive, knowledgeable and compassionate. He took his time and listened well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Best I'v ever had!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Thorough, kiind, great listening skills.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Always available when needed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    I like my doctor. He cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr Hurwitz is very thorough. He provided an excellent game plan for my health issues.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Empathy is inconsistent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Wonderful and excellent bed side manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Dr. Hurwitz is by far the most caring, involved doctor I have ever seen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    He is wonderful and is a good listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr. Hurwitz is patient, kind and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr Hurwitz is a very consensus and thorough Physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    He is sensitive, knowledgable, listens and explains well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Excellent experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Great advocate for my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Great! Feel very comfortable in his care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    So far, I am grateful to be Dr.Hurwitz's patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr Hurwitz was very responsive and moved quickly to get everything we talked about done.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Dr. Hurwitz doesn't try to rush through listening to my explanation of my medical issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    This was my first experience with Johns Hopkins medical providers. I am so far pleased.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    He is sweet, kind, professional and excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Dr Hurwitz and his fellow were very professional and compassionate Explained everything in details

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Excellent Doctor, very knowledgeable and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Absolutely wonderful- he is very knowledgeable and communicative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Great visit. Doctor is vey caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Very responsive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Excellent provider.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr, Hurwitz is caring and involved in my health care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Couldn't be better!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Excellent in every regard

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Attentive & caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    I am very happy with the care by Dr. Hurwitz.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Good bisit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Extremely knowlegeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    He is a thorough and caring doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    This was my first visit and Amy vert excited to continue my visits.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Superb

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Spoke primarily with [staff], who is exceptional. Dr Hurwitz also participated.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Listens to my concerns. Explains what is going on with my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Very happy with Dr Hurwitz expertise and empathy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    I felt heard and well attended to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Dr. Hurwitz was very prepared and brings a practical and accessible approach to his practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Excellent doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Very personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Informative , supportive, understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Dr Hurwitz is kind, caring and smart.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Thorough, responsive and eager to help.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Considerate, informative , knowledgeable, patient and kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Dr. Hurwitz always listens to me. He respects my wishes. I am very comfortable with him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Excellent medical skills

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Ok

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Very thorough examination