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Michelle R. Hwang, MD
About
Dr. Michelle Hwang is a nephrologist who practices in Torrance. She enjoys practicing all aspects of general nephrology, with special interest in hypertension, chronic kidney disease, kidney transplant and preventive nephrology. In addition to her outpatient activity, she also sees patients at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Little Company of Mary in Torrance and Little Company of Mary in San Pedro. She is fluent in Korean and Japanese. Dr. Hwang received her medical degree from Chicago Medical School. She completed her internal medicine residency at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, and then completed her nephrology fellowship at UCLA, where she served as a Chief Fellow. Apart from practicing nephrology, Dr. Hwang enjoys hiking and traveling.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certifications
Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
Fellowship
Nephrology, UCLA School of Medicine: Nephrology, 2020
Residency
Internal Medicine, Huntington Memorial Hospital, 2018
Degree
MD, Chicago Medical School, 2015
Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2023-2026
Locations
South Bay
Torrance Specialty Care
Torrance Specialty Care
Endocrinology| Diabetes| Nephrology
+2 more specialties
West Los Angeles
Connie Frank Kidney Transplant Center & General Nephrology
Connie Frank Kidney Transplant Center & General Nephrology
Kidney Transplant Surgery| Nephrology| Transplant Nephrology
Areas of Focus
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2023-2026
Reviews
Excellent communication. Clear explanation. Positive response to questions. Open response.
Good medical services. Knowledgeable physician.
DR. Hwang has complete knowledge and understanding of my situation and is keeping a close eye on my progress.
I���ve seen her for years and she got the brightest smile and sunny demeanor of almost anyone! Very caring. Asks lots of questions, gives suggestions and makes you feel you���re her only patient! I���d give her Doctor of the Year if I could. Sweet as pie. Check her out���
Dr Hwang was the first doctor in a long time who I felt was really listening to me. She wasn���t typing and running out the door. I felt HEARD!