Expertise in
24
conditions

Dr. Joo Hwang

Gastroenterology
Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center
420 Broadway St, 
Redwood City, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
24
conditions
Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center
420 Broadway St, 
Redwood City, CA 

Overview

Joo Hwang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California.

Dr. Hwang is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroparesis, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 186 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Valley Health
  • HMO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic at Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center
420 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
Other Locations
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joo Hwang

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joo Hwang?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Joo Hwang by calling their office at 650-736-5555. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Joo Hwang a top-rated expert for Achalasia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joo Hwang is classified as an Distinguished expert for Achalasia, 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. Joo Hwang specialize in?

While Dr. Joo Hwang is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Achalasia, Gastroparesis, and Stomach Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Joo Hwang accept my insurance?

Dr. Joo Hwang accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-736-5555 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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