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Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD

Gastroenterology*

4.4 (17)

Irvine, CA

Accepting new patients

19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD

Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Irvine, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Hwang, completed a residency at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Patients rated Dr. Hwang an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Hwang works at Hoag Health Center Irvine - Sand Canyon in Irvine, CA with other offices in Newport Beach, CA and Los Angeles, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hwang's Office Locations

1

Hoag Health Center Irvine - Sand Canyon
16405 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 280, Irvine, CA 92618 Directions (949) 557-0251
2

Hoag Digestive Health, Digestive Disease Consultants of Orange County
16105 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 230, Irvine, CA 92618 Directions (949) 557-0251

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

08:00 - 17:00

Friday

08:00 - 17:00
3

Hoag Medical Group Newport Beach - Superior Avenue
520 Superior Ave Ste 150, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Directions (949) 557-0251
4

Usc University Hospital
1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Directions (323) 442-5100

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Keck Hospital of USC
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

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About Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD

Specialties*

Gastroenterology
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Years of Experience

19 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

NPI Number

1003090085

Education & Certifications

Fellowship

University of California at San Francisco

Residency

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Internship

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Medical Education

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology

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Is Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hwang is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

Does Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Hwang accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Hwang has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

What practice does Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD work with?

Dr. Hwang works at Hoag Health Center Irvine - Sand Canyon in Irvine, CA with other offices in Newport Beach, CA and Los Angeles, CA. View the full addresses on Dr. Hwang’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD treats?

Dr. Hwang has seen patients for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hwang on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

What languages does Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD speak?

Dr. Hwang speaks Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD in reviews?

17 patients have reviewed Dr. Hwang. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hwang.

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Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Hwang, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Hwang appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD

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