Overview
"Eugene (Gene) Hwang, MD, is chief of the Division of Oncology at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. He is also part of the Children's National Hospital pediatric neuro-oncology team, focusing on treating children with brain tumors. Dr. Hwang has developed and led many novel early phase therapeutic clinical trials with a focus on immunotherapeutic trials, and he also leads trials focused on gene therapy and new, targeted agents. He is the site Principal Investigator of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, where he is the co-chair of the Immunotherapy Working Group. He serves on grant review committees and on the scientific advisory boards of several large foundations. For each patient, Dr. Hwang carefully considers the best possible options for treatment, trying new, cutting edge treatments coupled with the best available known therapies. Dr. Hwang is not only dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, but also to making the current treatments as safe as possible for children: ""We often focus on curing the children - that's the number one goal - but we also need to pay attention to the toxicity of these treatments, and what quality of life the children will have after treatment."" Dr. Hwang is involved in several international efforts to study how to best mitigate treatment side effects. In the meantime, Dr. Hwang makes sure he is doing everything he can to combat pain, dizziness, fatigue and other common side effects of cancer treatments by leveraging the multidisciplinary team approach of Children's National. He sees this as something the organization does exceptionally well, and thinks that having so many people focus on a single patient in a single visit is crucial to well-being during cancer treatment.".
Dr. Hwang is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Infantile Neutropenia, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
Dr. Hwang is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2005 and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2009. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 72 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hwang has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eugene I. Hwang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eugene I. Hwang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eugene I. Hwang by calling their office at 888-884-2327. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eugene I. Hwang a top-rated expert for Gliomatosis Cerebri?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eugene I. Hwang is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gliomatosis Cerebri, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Eugene I. Hwang specialize in?
While Dr. Eugene I. Hwang is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Gliomatosis Cerebri, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Infantile Neutropenia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Eugene I. Hwang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eugene I. Hwang has published 72 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gliomatosis Cerebri. You can view a list of Dr. Eugene I. Hwang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eugene I. Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. Eugene I. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
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- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Experienced
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Infantile NeutropeniaDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Neutropenia.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)Dr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).