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Dr. Irene Hwu, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 43
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Dr. Irene Hwu, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in East Setauket, NY.
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Dr. Irene Hwu, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 43
East Setauket, NY
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Irene Hwu, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in East Setauket, NY.

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Dr. Hwu graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine. Dr. Irene Hwu, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in East Setauket, NY and has 17 years experience. Dr. Hwu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital, Mather Hospital and St Charles Hospital. Dr. Hwu has experience treating conditions like Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Hwu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hwu is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
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Constipation
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Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Constipation
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Diarrhea
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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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Abnormal Thyroid
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
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Animal Allergies
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Arthritis
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hair Loss
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Thyroid Goiter
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Insufficiency
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Vaccination

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Locations

  1. 1 Stony Brook Internists Ufpc
    205 N Belle Mead Ave, East Setauket, NY 11733
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Irene Hwu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hwu's profile.

Dr. Irene Hwu, MD is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital, Mather Hospital and St Charles Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Irene Hwu, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY

  • Mather Hospital

    75 N Country Rd, Port Jefferson, NY

  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd, Port Jefferson, NY