Overview
Richard Hwang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in El Paso, Texas.
Dr. Hwang is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1700 Curie Dr Ste 3800, El Paso, TX 79902
3900 E Lohman Ave Ste A, Las Cruces, NM 88011
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. Richard Hwang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Hwang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Hwang by calling their office at 915-532-3912. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Hwang a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Hwang is classified as an Advanced expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Richard Hwang specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Hwang is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Detachment. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Richard Hwang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Hwang has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Hwang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Hwang accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 915-532-3912 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
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Experienced
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.