Michelle S. Hwang
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
1600 Midtown Ave, 3rd Floor, 
Mount Pleasant, SC 

Overview

**Michelle S. Hwang, M.D.** is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. She is originally from Chicago, IL and completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She earned her medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Hwang then completed her residency training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She continued into fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and microvascular reconstruction at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Her clinical interests include facial paralysis, facial reconstruction, cosmetic surgery, facial trauma, functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty, and hair restoration. She believes in patient-centered care and working together with the patient for the best outcome.

Dr. Hwang is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb), 2016

Specialties

Plastic Surgery

Licenses

Otolaryngology in MD

Hospital Affiliations

Musc Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

MUSC Health ENT at East Cooper Medical Pavilion
1600 Midtown Ave, 3rd Floor, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Other Locations
MUSC Health ENT at North Area Medical Pavilion
8992 University Blvd, 2nd Floor, North Charleston, SC 29406
MUSC Health ENT at East Cooper Medical Pavilion
1600 Midtown Ave, 3rd Floor, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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.


31 Total Publications

Secondary eyelid weight surgery in patients with facial paralysis.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michelle S. Hwang

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle S. Hwang?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Michelle S. Hwang by calling their office at 843-792-3531. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michelle S. Hwang a top-rated expert for Facial Paralysis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelle S. Hwang is classified as an Advanced expert for Facial Paralysis, 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. Michelle S. Hwang specialize in?

While Dr. Michelle S. Hwang is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.

Does Dr. Michelle S. Hwang participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michelle S. Hwang has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Facial Paralysis. You can view a list of Dr. Michelle S. Hwang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michelle S. Hwang accept my insurance?

Dr. Michelle S. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-3531 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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