Dr. Sung E. Whang, CRNP, DNP is a thoracic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA specializing in thoracic surgery and family medicine. Dr. Sung E. Whang, CRNP, DNP is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson University Physicians (JUP), Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.
1101 Chestnut Street Floor 17
Philadelphia, PA 19107
1100 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
1300 Wolf Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
925 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.
When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.
There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.
Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:
Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sung E. Whang, CRNP, DNP for Medicare patients.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sung E. Whang, CRNP, DNP treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.
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She is certified by the Nurse Practitioner, Family and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Board Certification: Nurse Practitioner, Family
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Sung E. Whang, CRNP, DNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sung E. Whang, CRNP, DNP appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.
According to our sources, Dr. Sung E. Whang, CRNP, DNP accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Sung E. Whang, CRNP, DNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 890 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sung E. Whang, CRNP, DNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sung E. Whang, CRNP, DNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Sung Whang works as a family medicine and thoracic surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Whang is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Whang is affiliated with Jefferson University Physicians (JUP). She welcomes new patients at her office inPhiladelphia, PA as reported by Doctor.com.
