Joseph Hwang MD
Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
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1608 S J StTacoma, WA 98405
Phone+1 253-428-2100
Fax+1 253-274-7563
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Summary
- Dr. Joseph Hwang is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system. He received his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Korean. He specializes in maternal & fetal medicine/high risk and is experienced in maternal and fetal medicine, high-risk pregnancies, and fetal therapy.
Education & Training
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1996 - 1998
MedStart Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992 - 1996
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
KY State Medical License 2024 - 2026
WA State Medical License 2015 - 2026
MN State Medical License 2013 - 2023
IA State Medical License 2000 - 2015
CT State Medical License 1996 - 2000
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsCesarean delivery rates and indications in pregnancies complicated by diabetes.Kelsey L W Olerich, Vivienne L Souter, Emily E Fay, Ronit Katz, Joseph K Hwang
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2022-12-01 - 74 citationsHigher severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection rate in pregnant patients.Erica M Lokken, G. Gray Taylor, Emily M. Huebner, Jeroen Vanderhoeven, Sarah Hendrickson
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2021-02-11 - 149 citationsDisease severity, pregnancy outcomes, and maternal deaths among pregnant patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in Washington State.Erica M Lokken, Emily M. Huebner, G. Gray Taylor, Sarah Hendrickson, Jeroen Vanderhoeven
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2021-01-27
Other Languages
- Korean
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