Overview
Joo Hwang is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Hwang is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroparesis, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 181 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
420 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
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.
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. 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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joo Hwang has published 179 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achalasia. You can view a list of Dr. Joo Hwang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AchalasiaDr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia.
- EndoscopyDr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastroparesisDr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- Stomach CancerDr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholestasisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Experienced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.