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Dr. John Hwang, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.9 (38)
Map Pin Small Santa Ana, CA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. John Hwang, MD

Dr. John Hwang, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Santa Ana, CA. Dr. Hwang, completed a fellowship at Doheny Eye Inst-Usc School of Medicine|University of Southern Calfornia. Dr. Hwang, completed a residency at Columbia University / College of Physicians and Surgeons|Harkness Eye Inst Columbia University|New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Hwang an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Hwang works at Retina Associates Of Orange County - Santa Ana in Santa Ana, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear 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

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    Retina Associates Of Orange County - Santa Ana
    2010 E 1st St Ste 140, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 216-8820

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  • Englewood Health

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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Treatment frequency



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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Floaters
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cancer
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Eye Disease
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Dystrophy
Macular Dystrophy, Vitelliform, Adult-Onset
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment With Break
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Edema
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Scarring
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Diabetic Eye Exam
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Injection Therapy
Laser Surgery
Macular Hole Surgery
Macular Pucker Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Freezing (Cryopexy)
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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    About Dr. John Hwang, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1629235510
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Doheny Eye Inst-Usc School of Medicine|University of Southern Calfornia
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Columbia University / College of Physicians and Surgeons|Harkness Eye Inst Columbia University|New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. John 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.

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    Dr. Hwang works at Retina Associates Of Orange County - Santa Ana in Santa Ana, CA. View the full address on Dr. Hwang’s profile.

    Dr. Hwang has seen patients for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, 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.

    38 patients have reviewed Dr. Hwang. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hwang.

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