Dr. John J Hwang M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
1211 N 16th Ave Yakima WA, 98902About
Dr. John Hwang is a hand surgeon practicing in Yakima, WA. Dr. Hwang specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1992
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Pain
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