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Dr. Kathy Hwang, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Sacramento, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Kathy Hwang, MD

Dr. Kathy Hwang, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Sacramento, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. Hwang, completed a residency at California Pacific Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Hwang an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Hwang works at Practice in Sacramento, CA with other offices in Brookfield, WI. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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. 1
    Michael J. Schermer M.d. Inc.
    2620 Hurley Way Ste A, Sacramento, CA 95864 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 453-1111
  2. 2
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    17000 W North Ave Ste 100E, Brookfield, WI 53005 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (262) 641-2700
  3. 3
    Sierra Eye Care
    7501 Hospital Dr Ste 150STE 150, Sacramento, CA 95823 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 423-4040

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    About Dr. Kathy Hwang, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Mandarin and Mandarin
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    NPI Number
    • 1548263817
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • California Pacific Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Cornell University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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