Michelle R. Hwang, MD
Accepting New Patients

Michelle R. Hwang, MD

  • Nephrology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Torrance Specialty Care |
3445 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90505
310-542-6333
+1 more location

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

English, Korean, Japanese

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, 2020

Residency

Internal Medicine, Huntington Memorial Hospital, 2018

Degree

MD, Chicago Medical School, 2015

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2023-2025

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

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 2023-2025

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
155 total ratings | 49 reviews
5.0
September 29, 2025
Very thorough and explained things well.
5.0
September 29, 2025
She was able to answer my questions and very patients. Good bedside manner. ❤️
5.0
September 20, 2025
Dr came in and we talked, shared information about what we thought. She seemed interested and caring about my condition and showed some results of different meds. Very productive appointment.
5.0
September 18, 2025
Always a good experience….all are helpful and professional.
5.0
September 18, 2025
Dr Hwang was very thorough in reviewing my recent lab results with me. She was able to answer all of my questions completely.
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