Clinical Interests
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Women's issues in gastroenterology
- Acid/peptic disorders
Research Interests
- Remote endoscopic digital spectroscopy
- Laser therapy for the treatment of Barrett's esophagus
- Therapy for hepatitis C
Education
- MD, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
Training
- Fellowship, Gastroenterology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Additional Training
- Dr. Horwitz has completed Safe Zone training to learn about LGBTQ identities, gender and sexuality, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege. She welcomes patients from the LGBTQ community in her practice.
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Memberships
- American College of Gastroenterology
Awards and Honors
- 2022 Health Equity Leadership & Social Justice Award Recipient
- Best Doctors in America®, Gastroenterology, 2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2020
- Top Doctors, Gastroenterology, Philadelphia magazine, 2018-2024
Patient Comments
Dr. Horwitz is my favorite physician. She always takes her time with you snd has the best personality. It's a joy to see her.
[...] I appreciated her wealth of knowledge/experience, and felt that her guidance for my future steps was sound.
Dr. Horwitz was AMAZING. [...]
Dr Brenda Horwitz is an extraordinary Doctor
She is the best