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Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 46
Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD
4.4 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Newport Beach, CA.
Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD
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Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 46
Newport Beach, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Newport Beach, CA.

About

Dr. Hwang graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and completed a residency at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Hwang currently practices at Hoag Medical Group Newport Beach-Superior Avenue and are affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Hwang has experience treating conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hwang received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. 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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Locations

  1. 1 Hoag Medical Group Newport Beach-Superior Avenue
    520 Superior Ave Ste 150, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  2. 2 Hoag Digestive Health, Digestive Disease Consultants of Orange County
    16105 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 230, Irvine, CA 92618
  3. 3 USC University Hospital
    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90033
  4. 4 Office
    16105 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 230, Irvine, CA 92618
  5. 5 Hoag Hospital Irvine
    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618
  6. 6 Hoag Digestive Health Irvine
    16405 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 280, Irvine, CA 92618
  7. 7 Hoag Hospital Irvine
    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618

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4.4
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Jul 24, 2024
Dr. Huang took the time to listen my concern of not being able to eat broccoli and cauliflower. She advised me to take the over-the-counter probiotic powder. Today, I am free to eat any vegetable I like without diarrhea.Many thanks Dr. Huang.
Jaime — Jul 24, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Dietetics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California at San Francisco
Fellowship Hospital
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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 and Crohn's Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Caroline Hwang, MD is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Keck Hospital of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA

  • USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

    1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA