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Dr. Peter Hwang, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 56
Dr. Peter Hwang, MD
4.3 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Peter Hwang, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, CA.
Dr. Peter Hwang, MD
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Dr. Peter Hwang, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 56
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Hwang, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Hwang graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at University of California at San Francisco.Dr. Peter Hwang, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, CA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Hwang currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Stanford Hospital. Dr. Hwang has experience treating conditions like Chronic Sinusitis and Nose Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hwang received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Hwang's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hwang also speaks Chinese and Spanish. Dr. Hwang is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Sinusitis
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nose Cancer
Chronic Sinusitis
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nose Cancer
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Head and Neck Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Nasal Polyp
Sinusitis
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Deviated Septum
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Allergic Rhinitis
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Bone Cancer
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Rhinitis
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Ear Cancer
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Headache
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Nosebleed
Osteosarcoma
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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Ear Tube Placement
Excision of Facial Bone
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Adenoiditis
Age Related Hearing Loss
Anosmia
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Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Tonsillitis
Common Cold
Cough
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Craniopharyngioma
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Earwax Buildup
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Loss of Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Cavity Cancer
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Oral Cancer
Paranasal Sinus Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parosmia
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Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Pituitary Tumor
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma
Sinus Cancer
Sinus Infections
Skull Base Tumor
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsillitis
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Adenoidectomy
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Caldwell-Luc Procedure
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery With Navigational System
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Revision Surgery
Skull Base Surgery
Sleep Study
Thyroid Scan
Tracheal Surgery
Trigeminal Nerve Block
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS
  • Open Access
  • HealthSmart
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Health Net
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    801 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
  2. 2 Cochlear Implant Center
    2452 Watson Ct Ste 1700, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  3. 3 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
  4. 4 Tanya W Spirtos MD Wommens Cancer
    900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Based on 11 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Mar 30, 2023
Dr Peter Hwang has provided excellent care before, during, and after complex sinus surgery. His calm, confident, patient demeanor helped me and my family to build trust in his skills as a surgeon and physician. We are truly grateful for his skilled care and and knowledge which has led to a full and quick recovery for a sphenoid sinus concern. We highly recommend Dr. Hwang for any ENT sinus related concerns.
— Mar 30, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Rhinology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California-San Francisco
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California at San Francisco
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Hwang, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hwang's profile.

Dr. Hwang frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Sinusitis and Nose Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

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

Yes, Dr. Peter Hwang, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA