Dr. Ivan P Hwang MD
Ophthalmologist
3747 Sunset Ln Antioch CA, 94509About
Dr. Ivan Hwang is an ophthalmologist practicing in Antioch, CA. Dr. Hwang specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hwang can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Hwang can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1994
U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 1994
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the conjunctiva: a series of three cases.
- Microblepharon: a case report.
- Lacrimal gland inflammation as the presenting sign of Crohn's disease.
- A new groove director for simplified nasolacrimal intubation.
- Patient satisfaction after uneventful cataract surgery with implantation of a silicone or acrylic foldable intraocular lens. Comparative study.
- Orbicularis myectomy with levator advancement in Schwartz-Jampel syndrome.
- Anterior lens capsule rupture caused by air bag trauma.
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology,
Fellowships
- University of Ottawa - Oculoplastics
- Univ Ottawa Medical School, Plastics/Reconstructive 1998
- Richard L Anderson MD FACS, Plastics/Reconstructive 1999
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