Dr. John Hwang, MD
Retina & Vitreous Surgeon
23521 Paseo De Valencia, Suite 207, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
At a glance
Accepts 31 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Retina Associates of Orange County
3 office locations
Speaks English
Offers appointments for children and teens
Accommodating office and services for children of all ages
4.75
4 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.0
Recent reviews
As a new nervous patient, I was a little hesitent, but everyone was great. Office staff ver organized, nursing help personable and efficient and the doc was great. Gave good complete information, answered my questions and reduced my anxiety. A very good experience. I recommend.
December 11, 2012Initials hidden
I thought that Dr. Hwang was very good, professional, knowledgeable but also an excellent manner in explaining the issue and steps to be taken. My only complaint was the wait time. My appointment was at 1:40 PM and I was not called until almost 2:30 PM
November 28, 2012Thomas N.Verified patient
Office locations
1
1.
Retina Associates of Orange County
23521 Paseo De Valencia, Suite 207, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
2
2.
Retina Associates of Orange County
2010 East First Street, Suite 140, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
3
3.
Retina Associates of Orange County
360 San Miguel Drive, Suite 407, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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In-network insurances
Aetna
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Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Popular visit reasons
Eye Emergency Visit
Eye Infection
Flashes and Floaters
Retina Consultation
Retina Surgery Consultation
Retina Surgery Follow Up
Retinopathy
Vitreous Surgery Follow Up
Eye Emergency Visit
Eye Infection
Flashes and Floaters
Retina Consultation
More about Dr. John Hwang, MD
John Hwang, M.D. received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY. In addition to his primary MD degree, he also received a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School. Dr. Hwang then completed his medicine internship at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, HI. He subsequently completed his residency at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University, followed by a combined medical and surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California. Dr. Hwang has authored numerous papers in the peer-reviewed ophthalmic literature with expertise in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration and surgical management of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and macular hole.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Columbia University
Queens Medical Center (Internship)
Columbia University Medical Center (Residency)
Doheny Eye Institute, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Practice
Retina Associates of Orange County
Professional memberships
Chinese American Ophthalmological Society
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.75
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.75
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4 reviews
Most relevant
I thought that Dr. Hwang was very good, professional, knowledgeable but also an excellent manner in explaining the issue and steps to be taken. My only complaint was the wait time. My appointment was at 1:40 PM and I was not called until almost 2:30 PM
November 28, 2012Thomas N.Verified patient
As a new nervous patient, I was a little hesitent, but everyone was great. Office staff ver organized, nursing help personable and efficient and the doc was great. Gave good complete information, answered my questions and reduced my anxiety. A very good experience. I recommend.
December 11, 2012Initials hidden
Right doctor at the right time.
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What practice does Dr. John Hwang work with?
Dr. John Hwang works with Retina Associates of Orange County.
Where is Dr. John Hwang's office located?
Dr. John Hwang has 3 office locations, including in Laguna Hills, Santa Ana, and Newport Beach, view full addresses on Dr. Hwang's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Hwang?
Dr. John Hwang frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, Flashes and Floaters, Retina Consultation, and Retina Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Hwang on their profile.
What languages does Dr. John Hwang speak?
Dr. John Hwang speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. John Hwang in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Dr. John Hwang. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.75/5. They have a 4.75/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.