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Dr. Henry Hwu, MD
General Surgery* Age 74
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Dr. Henry Hwu, MD

General Surgery* Age 74
Irvine, CA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
Dr. Henry Hwu, MD is a General Surgeon in Irvine, CA.
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Dr. Hwu graduated from Natl Taiwan University in 1977 and completed a residency at Ferguson Clin. Dr. Henry Hwu, MD is a General Surgeon in Irvine, CA and has 49 years experience. Dr. Hwu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hwu also speaks Chinese and Minnan. Dr. Hwu is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anorectal Fistula
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anorectal Fistula
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Anal Fissure
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Megacolon
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Minnan
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Henry Hwu, MD is affiliated with Los Alamos Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Henry Hwu, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Natl Taiwan University
    1977
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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
  • St Joseph Hospital
    1981
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Ferguson Clin
    1985
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Ferguson Clinic Grand Rapids
    1985
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Los Alamos Medical Center

    3917 West Rd, Los Alamos, NM

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