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Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 48
Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD

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Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Irvine, CA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, CA.
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About Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD

Dr. Hwang graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, CA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Hwang has experience treating conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Intestinal Ulcer, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Hwang's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hwang also speaks Spanish. Dr. Hwang is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Intestinal Obstruction
Hemorrhoids
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Sigmoidoscopy
Enteritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colonoscopy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Celiac Disease
Esophagitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Colorectal Polyp
Reflux Esophagitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Endoscopy
Pancreatitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Dysphagia
Anemia
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Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Vomiting Disorders
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Heartburn
Peptic Ulcer
Gallstones
Obesity
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Dehydration
Viral Enteritis
Malnutrition
Chronic Gastritis
Nausea
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Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Back Pain
Bacterial Dysentery
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bladder Infection
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cirrhosis
Coccygeal Pain
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Pattern I
Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Pattern II
Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Pattern III
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Ganglion Cyst
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Impetigo
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Indigestion
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lymphocytic Colitis
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Megacolon
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Microscopic Collagenous Colitis
Microscopic Lymphocytic Colitis
Microscopic Ulcerative Colitis
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Nasopharyngitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Splenomegaly
Testicular Dysfunction
Thiamin Deficiency
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
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Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Cancer Counseling
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
Nutritional Counseling
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Oxford Liberty
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Medicare HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Select
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Freedom Plan
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
  • Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    EPO-CA
    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold Advantage-CA PPO
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Advantage-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    Traditional
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    UC Care-CA PPO
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    UC CORE-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Select Plus-CA HMO
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Advantage-CA HMO
    PERS Traditional-CA HMO
    Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
    UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Traditional PPO
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO

Where Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    16105 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 230, Irvine, CA 92618
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 612-9090
  2. 2 USC University Hospital
    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 442-5100
  3. 3 Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 557-0251
  4. 4 Hoag Digestive Health Irvine
    16405 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 280, Irvine, CA 92618
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 557-0251

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Meet Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Dietetics
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Hwang's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hwang's profile.

Dr. Hwang frequently treats the following conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Intestinal Ulcer, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.

Yes, Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2006
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California at San Francisco
    2012
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD Practices

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA

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