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Dr. Joo Hwang, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Dr. Joo Hwang, MD

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Dr. Joo Hwang, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Redwood City, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joo Hwang, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, CA.

About

Dr. Hwang graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Joo Hwang, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Hwang currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Stanford Hospital. Dr. Hwang has experience treating conditions like Gastroparesis, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Dysphagia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Hwang's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hwang is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Gastroparesis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Dysphagia
Gastroparesis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Dysphagia
Gastroparesis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Dysphagia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Pylorospasm
Reflux Esophagitis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Stomach Carcinoma
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS
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    Medica Choice
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  • CA Healthnet PPO
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
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  • Blue Shield of California
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    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Benign Pancreas Program
    420 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 736-5555
  2. 2 Office
    1804 Embarcadero Rd Ste 100, Palo Alto, CA 94303
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-4000
  3. 3 Stanford University Medical Center
    450 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 780-7058
  4. 4 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-4000

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joo Hwang, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hwang's profile.

Dr. Hwang frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroparesis, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Dysphagia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joo Hwang, MD is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joo Hwang, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA