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Dr. Peter Hwang, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
4.3 (11)
Map Pin Small Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Peter Hwang, MD

Dr. Peter Hwang, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Palo Alto, CA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and is affiliated with Stanford Health Care. Dr. Hwang, completed a residency at University of California at San Francisco. Patients rated Dr. Hwang an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Hwang works at Practice in Palo Alto, CA with other offices in Stanford, CA. They frequently treat conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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
    Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    801 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-5281
  2. 2
    Breast Imaging Service At Blake Wilbur Building
    900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 498-6000
  3. 3
    Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 498-6000
  4. 4
    Cochlear Implant Center
    2452 Watson Ct Ste 1700, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-5281

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Stanford Health Care

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Rhinoseptoplasty
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Respiratory Infection
Chronic Sinusitis
Head and Neck Cancer
Headache
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Loss of Smell and Taste
Nasal Polyp
Nose Cancer
Sinusitis
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Deviated Septum
Nosebleed
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Excision of Facial Bone
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Allergic Rhinitis
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Bone Cancer
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Rhinitis
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Ear Cancer
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Throat Pain
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Pharyngitis
Age Related Hearing Loss
Anosmia
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Cholesteatoma
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cough
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Craniopharyngioma
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Earwax Buildup
ENT Cancer
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Laryngeal Cancer
Loss of Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Cavity Cancer
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Paranasal Sinus Cancer
Parosmia
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Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Pituitary Tumor
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma
Sinus Cancer
Sinus Infections
Skull Base Tumor
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsillitis
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Adenoidectomy
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Caldwell-Luc Procedure
Carotid Ultrasound
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Ear Tube Placement
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery With Navigational System
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Oral Cancer Screening
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Revision Surgery
Skull Base Surgery
Sleep Study
Thyroid Scan
Tracheal Surgery
Trigeminal Nerve Block
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
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    4.3
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    About Dr. Peter Hwang, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1629127428
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California at San Francisco
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of California-San Francisco
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Stanford University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Peter 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.

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

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

    Dr. Hwang has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine), 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.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Hwang. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hwang.

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