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Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA

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(Dr. John Hwang, MD)

(1836 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and General Ophthalmology

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, diabetes, and more.

2010 E 1ST STREET SUITE 140
SANTA ANA, CA 92705

(714) 543-6020

Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA is a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and general ophthalmology. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA is affiliated with MemorialCare, Providence Medical Foundation, Greater Newport Physicians, Hoag, Providence, Astrana Health, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, RETINA ASSOCIATES OF ORANGE COUNTY, St. Joseph Hospital (Orange), Retina Associates of Orange County, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, Laguna Hills, CA, USA, Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA, USA, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph, Alpha Care Medical Group, St Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA, USA, Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach CA, USA and Allied Pacific IPA.

Office Locations

Allied Pacific IPA

2010 E 1ST STREET SUITE 140
SANTA ANA, CA 92705

(714) 543-6020

(714) 543-1720

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Allied Pacific IPA

23521 Paseo De Valencia Suite 305
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

(949) 707-5125

(909) 707-5129

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Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

360 San Miguel Drive Suite 407
Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 706-3514

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Some issues Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

In The News

“Haydee Ibarra, right, watches as her 14-week-old daughter, Melinda Star Guido, gets her eyes examined by ophthalmologist John Hwang at the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center in Los Angeles,...”—"Palm-sized baby, 2nd smallest in US, is growing", Desert News, December 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA performed more diagnostic B-scan, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

B-scan

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, and diagnostic imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

fundus photography

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for fundus photography, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2012 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55
eye procedures	433
injections	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	42
doctor visit	225
eye procedures	2337
injections	350
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	79
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	222
eye procedures	2832
injections	505
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	49
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	102
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	70
doctor visit	235
eye procedures	3883
injections	714
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	524
Female	598

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	870
Black	0
Hispanic	108
Asian	114
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	470
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	244
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	141
doctor visit	267
eye procedures	4940
injections	1061
photocoagulation	50
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	141

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	70
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	146
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	154
doctor visit	267
eye procedures	5414
injections	1179
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	82
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	154

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	545
Black	0
Hispanic	77
Asian	87
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	160
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	155
doctor visit	278
eye procedures	5884
injections	1399
ultrasound (sonogram)	155

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	371
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	0
Hispanic	71
Asian	84
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	182
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	118
doctor visit	218
eye procedures	5931
injections	1519
ultrasound (sonogram)	118

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	345
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	573
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	93
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	174
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	138
doctor visit	143
eye procedures	5137
injections	1497
ultrasound (sonogram)	138

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	499
Black	0
Hispanic	59
Asian	80
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	160
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	143
doctor visit	181
eye procedures	5658
injections	1577
ultrasound (sonogram)	143

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	345
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	91
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	170
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	191
doctor visit	180
eye procedures	5798
injections	1554
ultrasound (sonogram)	191

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	599
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	88
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	205
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	118
doctor visit	206
eye procedures	4386
injections	1035
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	34
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	118

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	71
Non-Hispanic White	491
Hispanic	56
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	212
85 and over	147
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	231

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare

Providence Medical Foundation

Greater Newport Physicians

Hoag

Providence

Astrana Health

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

RETINA ASSOCIATES OF ORANGE COUNTY

St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

Retina Associates of Orange County

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, Laguna Hills, CA, USA

Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA, USA

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

Alpha Care Medical Group

St Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA, USA

Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach CA, USA

Allied Pacific IPA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Blue Shield, Aetna, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO, United Healthcare, CIGNA HMO and Scan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Blue Shield

Aetna

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

United Healthcare

CIGNA HMO

Scan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 1836 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in SANTA ANA, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John C. Hwang, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Cardinal Health 108 LLC	$1,575 $1,575
Alcon Research Ltd	$942 Constellation $875	Luxor $67
Genentech USA, Inc.	$862 VABYSMO $428	LUCENTIS $302	$132
Allergan Inc.	$412 AVYCAZ $287	COMBIGAN $98	DALVANCE $27
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$361 Eylea $135	EYLEA HD $122	EYLEA aflibercept injection $78	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $26
Other	$1,264 Constellation $135	ILUVIEN $132	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $125	Kahook Dual Blade $124	YUTIQ $117	Other $630

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,918
Consulting Fee	$2,450
Entertainment	$28
Gift	$19

Biography

Dr. John Hwang's specialties are general ophthalmology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He practices in Laguna Hills, CA, Santa Ana, CA, and Newport Beach, CA. He studied medicine at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. His training includes residency programs at Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hwang include nystagmus, ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), and eye floater. Dr. Hwang is rated highly by his patients. He seems to honor United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. His distinctions include: Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Rising Stars. Dr. Hwang (or staff) speaks Spanish and Chinese. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Astrana Health, Greater Newport Physicians, and Hoag. Providence Medical Foundation reports that Dr. Hwang is accepting new patients at his office in Santa Ana, CA.