Dr. Sean T. Hwang
Overview
Sean T. Hwang, MD joined the Northwell Health System in 2008 and is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell. He is the Director of the Continuous EEG Monitoring Program at North Shore University Hospital and the Program Director of the ACGME-approved adult Epilepsy Fellowship Program.Dr. Hwang earned his MD from Tufts University and completed his residency in neurology at Stanford University Medical Center before completing a two-year fellowship in EEG and Epilepsy at Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Hwang specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of seizures, the interpretation of neurophysiologic studies, operative planning for epilepsy surgery, and performing functional cortical mapping. Dr. Hwang's research interests also involve studying the interaction between epilepsy and behavior. Dr. Hwang has been a primary investigator and co-investigator in several clinical studies involving the development of new epilepsy medications, evaluating new technologies for epilepsy, and evaluating outcomes in children born to women with epilepsy.Dr. Hwang is responsible for the training of Epilepsy fellows and the formulation of their curriculum. His duties at North Shore Hospital also include the supervision and instruction of general neurology residents, as well as participating in the education of medical students. He has received departmental teaching honors on two occasions.Dr. Hwang is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, the American Epilepsy Society, and the Long Island Epilepsy Foundation Professional Advisory Board. He received the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island Professional Leadership Award in 2017 for his commitment and dedication to his colleagues and patients. Dr. Hwang was voted one of Castle Connelly's Top Doctors in 2025.Dr. Hwang has triple board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology, Epilepsy, and Clinical Neurophysiology.
Dr. Hwang is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Gastrostomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, Great Neck, NY 11021
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sean T. Hwang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sean T. Hwang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sean T. Hwang by calling their office at 516-325-7000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sean T. Hwang a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sean T. Hwang is classified as an Elite expert for Seizures, 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. Sean T. Hwang specialize in?
While Dr. Sean T. Hwang is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Sean T. Hwang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sean T. Hwang has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Sean T. Hwang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sean T. Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. Sean T. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-325-7000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- EpilepsyDr. Hwang isElite. Learn about Epilepsy.
- SeizuresDr. Hwang isElite. Learn about Seizures.
- Distinguished
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Memory LossDr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Advanced
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Conversion DisorderDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- EncephalitisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Lafora DiseaseDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Lafora Disease.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- ApoplexyDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.