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Dr. Richard Hwang, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Dr. Richard Hwang, MD
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Dr. Richard Hwang, MD is an Ophthalmologist in El Paso, TX.
Dr. Richard Hwang, MD
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Dr. Richard Hwang, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience
Dr. Richard Hwang, MD is an Ophthalmologist in El Paso, TX.

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Dr. Hwang graduated from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Richard Hwang, MD is an Ophthalmologist in El Paso, TX and has 10 years experience. Dr. Hwang currently practices at Southwest Retina Consultants PA and are affiliated with Sierra Medical Center. Dr. Hwang has experience treating conditions like Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Pars Planitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hwang received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Hwang's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hwang also speaks Spanish. Dr. Hwang is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Pars Planitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Pars Planitis
Macular Hole
Acute Endophthalmitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blindness
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridotomy
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Blue PPO
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    Medica Choice
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Locations

  1. 1 Southwest Retina Consultants PA
    1700 Curie Dr Ste 3800, El Paso, TX 79902
  2. 2 Office
    3900 E Lohman Ave Ste A, Las Cruces, NM 88011

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Jul 05, 2023
He is very specialized and experienced in treating my eye problem. I am very pleased with his professionalism.
— Jul 05, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University
    2014
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Hwang, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hwang's profile.

Dr. Hwang frequently treats the following conditions: Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Pars Planitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Hwang, MD is affiliated with Sierra Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Hwang, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sierra Medical Center

    1625 Medical Center Dr, El Paso, TX