Dr. Dr. Edward Hwang
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
427 S 3rd St Gadsden AL, 35901About
Dr. Edward Hwang is a nephrologist practicing in Gadsden, AL. Dr. Hwang specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hwang most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
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University of Alabama School of Medicine 1996
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Nearby Providers
- Mr. Mohammad Humayun Kabir MD427 S 3rd St Gadsden AL 35901
- Dr. Rameshkumar Athippalayam chellamuthu M.D.,300 Medical Center Dr Gadsden AL 35903
- Dr. Elizabeth L. Chua M.D.300 MEDICAL CENTER DR GADSDEN AL 35903