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Dr. Lawrence Hwong, MD

Urology* Age 73
Dr. Lawrence Hwong, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Hwong, MD is an Urology Specialist in San Jose, CA.
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Dr. Lawrence Hwong, MD

Urology* Age 73
San Jose, CA
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45 years of experience
Dr. Lawrence Hwong, MD is an Urology Specialist in San Jose, CA.

About

Dr. Lawrence Hwong, MD is an Urology Specialist in San Jose, CA and has 45 years experience. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with El Camino Health-Mountain View Hospital. At present, Dr. Hwong received an average rating of 2.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Hwong also speaks Cantonese, Cantonese, Chinese, Japanese and Mandarin. Dr. Hwong is board certified in Urology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Prostatitis
End-Stage Renal Disease
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Paraphimosis
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Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Resection of Bladder Neck
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Ureteroneocystostomy
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 425, San Jose, CA 95116
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  2. 2 Regional Medical Center of San Jose
    225 N Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
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2.4
Based on 7 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Jul 20, 2022
I've known Dr. Hwong for over 30 years now. He performed two surgeries on myself saving my life both times. I fully endorse him as a fine human being ang a great doctor.
Michael Hubbard — Jul 20, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Cantonese
Chinese
Japanese
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Urology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Urology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Stritch School of Medicine
    1980
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1984
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lawrence Hwong, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hwong's profile.

Dr. Lawrence Hwong, MD is affiliated with El Camino Health-Mountain View Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lawrence Hwong, MD holds board certification in Urology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • El Camino Health-Mountain View Hospital

    2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA