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Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine), Family Medicine and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2013)

Professional interests include: incision and drainage, joint injections, dementia, and more.

100 W. Sproul Road Healthplex Pavilion Ii, Suite 221
Springfield, PA 19064

(610) 338-2722

Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD is an internist in Springfield, PA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine), family medicine and geriatrics (elderly care). He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2013 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD is affiliated with Crozer Health, Springfield Hospital, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, PROSPECT HEALTH ACCESS NETWORK INC and Taylor Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

100 W. Sproul Road Healthplex Pavilion Ii, Suite 221
Springfield, PA 19064

Some issues Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

blood draw	20
doctor visit	90
nursing home care	89
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	39
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	50
Cancer	13

blood draw	63
doctor visit	295
nursing home care	239
preventive care	54
vaccines	54

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	94
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	57
Cancer	13

blood draw	72
doctor visit	329
nursing home care	247
preventive care	70
vaccines	70

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	122
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	63
Cancer	12

blood draw	55
doctor visit	348
nursing home care	131
preventive care	84
vaccines	84

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	112
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	59
Cancer	7

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD treated as an internist in Springfield, PA were nursing home care, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

aspiration	18
blood draw	72
doctor visit	336
injections	18
nursing home care	173
preventive care	70
vaccines	70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	71
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	36
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	26

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD treated were hypertension, dementia, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	19
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	4
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2013. He completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. He is certified by the Family Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2013)

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Board Certification: Family Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Crozer Health

Springfield Hospital

Crozer-Chester Medical Center

PROSPECT HEALTH ACCESS NETWORK INC

Taylor Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lilly USA, LLC	$467 TRULICITY $210	MOUNJARO $149	AMYVID $107
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$300 ENTRESTO $185	LEQVIO $115
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$249 AUSTEDO $200	Austedo XR $49
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$173 INVOKANA $91	XARELTO $60	INVOKAMET $22
Novo Nordisk Inc	$163 RYBELSUS $92	Ozempic $71
Other	$831 GEMTESA $104	REXULTI $82	Nuedexta $65	ADUHELM $62	Briviact $58	Other $461

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,183

Biography

Dr. Christopher Hwang sees patients in Springfield, PA. His medical specialties are family medicine and geriatrics (elderly care). In his practice, he is particularly interested in joint injections and incision and drainage. Before performing his residency at Jefferson University Hospitals, Dr. Hwang attended Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College for medical school. Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Crozer Health. According to Crozer Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Springfield, PA.