Peter Hwang MD

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Professor, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery), Stanford University Medical Center

725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304
Phone+1 650-497-8000

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Education & Training

University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1992 - 1996
University of California (San Francisco)Internship, Surgery, 1991 - 1992
University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1991

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Certifications & Licensure

OR State Medical License 1997 - Present
CA State Medical License 1993 - 2028
PA State Medical License 1996 - 1998
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013

Clinical Trials

Intranasal Bevacizumab for HHT-Related Epistaxis Start of enrollment: 2014 Aug 04
COMPLETED
PHASE4
Perioperative Oral Steroids for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Polyps (CRSsNP)
COMPLETED
NA
Pain Control Following Sinus Surgery Start of enrollment: 2019 Apr 04
COMPLETED
PHASE4

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Does Debridement of Intracranial Disease in Acute Invasive Fungal Sinusitis Improve Survival?
Alice E Huang, Christine K Lee, Jayakar V Nayak, Peter H Hwang, Zara M Patel
Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B, Skull Base. 2026-10-01
Outcomes of Biologic Switching in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps.
Beverly J Fu, Itzel Jimenez, Michael T Chang, Zara M Patel, Jayakar V Nayak
American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy. 2026-08-14
Patency of the Cavernous Sinus After Medial Wall Resection: An Observational Study.
Axel E Renteria, Maxime Fieux, Bruna Castro, Lirit Levi, Li-Ting Hung
Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B, Skull Base. 2026-08-01

Lectures

Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery
Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Phoenix, Arizona - 4/3/2013
Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting 2012
Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings, San Diego, California - 4/18/2012

Other

Acute sinusitis and rhinosinusitis in adults: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis
Hwang PH, Getz A
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/acute-sinusitis-and-rhinosinusitis-in-adults-clinical-manifestation
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-05-04
Acute sinusitis and rhinosinusitis in adults: Treatment
Hwang PH, Getz A
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/acute-sinusitis-and-rhinosinusitis-in-adults-treatment
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-01-09