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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 2023-2025
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Locations
West Los Angeles
Connie Frank Kidney Transplant Center
Connie Frank Kidney Transplant Center
Kidney Transplant Surgery| Nephrology| Transplant Nephrology
Fax:310-825-9170
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
Provider was on time as scheduled for video appt.
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.
Great
Excellent attitude and very knowledgeable
Doctor Hwang, as always, was amazing. So kind and friendly. Provided excellent feedback for ways I can optimize my health.