Michelle R. Hwang, MD
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Michelle R. Hwang, MD

  • Nephrology
Average rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Torrance Specialty Care |
3445 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 100 Torrance, CA 90505

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: Nephrology, 2020

Residency

Internal Medicine, Huntington Memorial Hospital, 2018

Degree

MD, Chicago Medical School, 2015

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2023-2025

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

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
147 total ratings | 81 reviews
5.0
Provider was on time as scheduled for video appt.
5.0
Been seeing Dr Hwang for a number of years. Lost one kidney so she is very important in my medical issue. She is a 10 plus. Great advice listens and is just the best.
5.0
Great
5.0
Excellent attitude and very knowledgeable
5.0
Doctor Hwang, as always, was amazing. So kind and friendly. Provided excellent feedback for ways I can optimize my health.