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Dr. Yin Hwee, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Yin-Kan Hwee, M.D.)

(258 Ratings)

Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: facelift, breast reduction, body contouring, and more.

1201 N. 35TH AVENUE SUITE 200
Hollywood, FL 33021

(954) 987-8100

Dr. Yin Hwee, MD is a plastic surgeon in Hollywood, FL specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Yin Hwee, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health and YOAV BARNAVON MD PA.

Office Locations

Address:

1201 N. 35TH AVENUE SUITE 200
Hollywood, FL 33021

Some issues Dr. Yin Hwee, MD can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

In The News

“If you can imagine multiple rows of shark teeth pulling through the dorsal part of her fingers," said Dr. Yin Kan Hwee.”—"Woman hospitalized in Hollywood following shark bite in the Bahamas", 7 News Miami, September 2018

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	46
inpatient care	46

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	29
Cancer	22

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
doctor visit	32
excision	15
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	18
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	58
Dementia	44
Cancer	16

doctor visit	61
hospital care	214
inpatient care	214

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	37
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	59
Dementia	43
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	46
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	58
Dementia	42
Cancer	21

doctor visit	49
hospital care	215
inpatient care	215

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	48
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	35
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	64
Dementia	51
Cancer	17

doctor visit	149
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yin Hwee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yin Hwee, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Hollywood, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
doctor visit	71
excision	14
hospital care	175
inpatient care	175

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yin Hwee, MD.

**Gender**
Female	43
Male	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	50
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	13
75 to 84	22
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yin Hwee, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yin Hwee, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	9
Dementia	20

Education & Training

Dr. Yin Hwee, MD graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Plastic Surgery American Board of Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Board Certification: Plastic Surgery American Board of Plastic Surgery (2017)

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Yin Hwee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

YOAV BARNAVON MD PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Yin Hwee, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 258 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Yin Hwee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hollywood, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AXOGEN	$1,804 AxoGuard Nerve Protector $919	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $719	AxoTouch $99	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $55	NERVE CUFF $12
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$1,406 $1,406
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$1,375 MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $784	ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander $232	MemoryGel Breast Implants $142	MemoryShape Breast Implants $125	Sutures $67	Other $25
TELA Bio, Inc.	$1,178 OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $1,083	Ovitex $95
Allergan Inc.	$1,071 AlloDerm $496	NATRELLE $344	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $87	NATRELLE-INSPIRA $45	DALVANCE $41	Other $58
Other	$3,827 AlloDerm $556	NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $435	Flowable $341	DERMACELL $160	VAC THERAPY $146	Other $2,190

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,296
Travel and Lodging	$1,266
Gift	$99

Biography

Dr. Yin Hwee's specialty is plastic surgery. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Cleveland Clinic Florida and a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. Clinical interests for Dr. Hwee include breast augmentation, eyelid surgery, and facelift. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is conversant in Mandarin and Cantonese. Dr. Hwee is professionally affiliated with Baptist Health. He has an open panel in Hollywood, FL according to Doctor.com.