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Dr. Joo Hwang, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 57
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Dr. Joo Hwang, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 57
Redwood City, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joo Hwang, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, CA.
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About Dr. Joo Hwang, MD

Dr. Hwang graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Joo Hwang, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, CA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Hwang has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm, Esophageal Diverticulum, Gastroparesis, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Pancreatic Pseudocyst among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Hwang's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hwang is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastroparesis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastroparesis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pyloric Stenosis
Malnutrition
Gastroptosis
Gastric Ulcer
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Dysphagia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Endoscopy
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Polypectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Barrett's Esophagus
Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Reflux Esophagitis
Chronic Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastritis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Duodenal Ulcer
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Anemia
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Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Nausea
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Intestinal Ulcer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Hemorrhoids
Colon Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colorectal Polyp
Esophageal Ulcer
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Duodenal Cancer
Pancreatitis
Bile Duct Obstruction
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Colonoscopy
Pylorospasm
Diarrhea
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Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Vitamin_Deficiency
Ileus
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Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Duodenitis
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Varices
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS

Where Dr. Joo Hwang, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic at Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center
    420 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
  2. 2 Stanford University Medical Center
    450 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
  3. 3 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Meet Dr. Joo Hwang, MD

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Gastroenterology
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FAQs About Dr. Hwang's Practice

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

Dr. Hwang frequently treats the following conditions: Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm, Esophageal Diverticulum, Gastroparesis, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Pancreatic Pseudocyst. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joo Hwang, MD is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joo Hwang, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    1997
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
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    1998
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    2000
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    2003
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Joo Hwang, MD Practices

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA

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