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Dr. Edward Hwang, MD

Nephrology* Age 57
Dr. Edward Hwang, MD
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Dr. Edward Hwang, MD is a Nephrologist in Gadsden, AL.
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Dr. Edward Hwang, MD

Nephrology* Age 57
Gadsden, AL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Edward Hwang, MD is a Nephrologist in Gadsden, AL.

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Dr. Hwang graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Edward Hwang, MD is a Nephrologist in Gadsden, AL and has 28 years experience. Dr. Hwang currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with DeKalb Regional Medical Center, Floyd Cherokee Medical Center, Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center, Marshall Medical Center South and Riverview Regional Medical Center. Dr. Hwang has experience treating conditions like Proteinuria among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hwang received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Hwang's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hwang also speaks Chinese. Dr. Hwang is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Edward F. Hwang M.D.
    427 S 3rd St, Gadsden, AL 35901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 543-3508
  2. 2 Physicians Choice Dialysis of Gadsden LLC
    800 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 456-1242
  3. 3 Gadsden Dialysis
    409 S 1st St, Gadsden, AL 35901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 547-2457
  4. 4 Boaz Dialysis
    16 Central Henderson Rd, Boaz, AL 35957
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  5. 5 N. E Alabama Nephrology LLC
    425 S 3rd St, Gadsden, AL 35901
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Sep 29, 2017
Dr. Hwang is a wonderful person and doctor. He goes way beyond the call of duty. He saves lives everyday and is loved by many. People come to see him from far away! I highly recommend him!
Alabaster, AL — Sep 29, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1996
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  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edward Hwang, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hwang's profile.

Dr. Edward Hwang, MD is affiliated with DeKalb Regional Medical Center, Floyd Cherokee Medical Center, Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center, Marshall Medical Center South and Riverview Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Edward Hwang, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • DeKalb Regional Medical Center

    200 Medical Center Dr SW, Fort Payne, AL

  • Floyd Cherokee Medical Center

    400 Northwood Dr, Centre, AL

  • Gadsden Regional Medical Center

    1007 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL

  • Marshall Medical Center South

    2505 US Highway 431, Boaz, AL

  • Riverview Regional Medical Center

    600 S 3rd St, Gadsden, AL