
Accepting New Patients
Michelle R. Hwang, MD
- Nephrology
Average rating:
4.9
Torrance Specialty Care
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3445 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90505
US
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, 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
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 2023-2025
Reviews
Overall Rating:
4.9
143 total ratings | 15 reviews
5.0
May 20, 2025
Excellent attitude and very knowledgeable
5.0
May 20, 2025
Dr. Hwang and her nurse were both prompt and friendly.
5.0
May 9, 2025
My kidney doctor is excellent First time. Very detailed Answered all my questions Very satisfied
5.0
May 5, 2025
Very helpful and informative. Achieved the purpose of the visit.
5.0
April 29, 2025
Excellent visit with Dr. Hwang today she was friendly, very informative and gave me her full attention (my 1st appt w.this Dr). Gave me a very good first impression of the doctor and the office itself.