Dr. Richard John Hwang M.D.
Dermatologist
2022 Opitz Blvd Suite A Woodbridge VA, 22191About
Dr. Richard Hwang is a dermatologist practicing in Woodbridge, VA. Dr. Hwang specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Hwang diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Pusan Natl Univ, Coll of Med, Pusan, So Korea 1967
Pusan National University College of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Rash
- Seborrheic Keratosis
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