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Dr. James Hwang, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 53
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Dr. James Hwang, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. James Hwang, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 53
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. James Hwang, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Hwang graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine. Dr. James Hwang, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has 22 years experience. Dr. Hwang currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UAB Hospital. Dr. Hwang has experience treating conditions like Burn Injuries and Second-Degree Burns among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Hwang's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hwang is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Burn Injuries
Second-Degree Burns
Skin Grafts
Burn Injuries
Second-Degree Burns
Skin Grafts
Burn Injuries
Second-Degree Burns
Skin Grafts
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
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Hyperparathyroidism
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1813 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 975-2675
  2. 2 Office
    1720 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
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  3. 3 Office
    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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  4. 4 The Kirklin Clinic
    2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 801-8000

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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. Georges University School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Hwang, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hwang's profile.

Dr. Hwang frequently treats the following conditions: Burn Injuries and Second-Degree Burns. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Hwang, MD is affiliated with UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Hwang, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL