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

  • Nephrology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Torrance Specialty Care |

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

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:
4.9
143 total ratings | 36 reviews
5.0
August 23, 2025
Doctor Hwang is always courteous, positive, professional and poised during my visiting Ngs her office. She is interested about my condition and asks questions concerning my health, developments, Future appts with other UCLA physicians. We discussed potentially discontinuation of a medication and asked about upcoming treatments for Edema. Treat Dr Hwang well cause I don’t want her to leave! Great doctor!
5.0
August 23, 2025
Outstanding in every aspect. DR Hwang is beyond outstanding. The office staff and nurses are always a 10.
5.0
August 20, 2025
The doctor easily, clearly and completely answers all my questions and makes me feel like we are a team.
5.0
August 19, 2025
Great DR
5.0
August 15, 2025
Knowledgeable