Summary

Dr. Hwang completed his undergraduate degree at Stanford University, and his MD and otolaryngology residency at the University of California, San Francisco. After completing a fellowship in rhinology at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Hwang served as Director of Rhinology at Oregon Health & Science University. He returned to Stanford in 2005 to lead the Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery and currently serves as Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Hwang has served in leadership of the American Rhinologic Society for over a decade, most recently as President of the society. Dr.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 35 years of experience
  • 64 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Peter Hwang has 2 locations

Peter Hwang

801 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304

Peter Hwang

300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Peter Hwang

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • Aspire Health Plan - Medicare
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - Medicare
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Hometown Health
  • Hometown Health - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Peter Hwang has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Peter Hwang has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
  • General Orthopedics
  • Nasal Obstruction
  • Nose Job (Rhinoplasty)
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures (ENT)
  • Sino-Nasal Disorders
  • Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Peter Hwang holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

Peter Hwang's NPI number is 1629127428.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Peter Hwang speak?
Peter Hwang speaks English.
Where is Peter Hwang's office located?
Peter Hwang's office is located at 801 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
Is Peter Hwang accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Peter Hwang affiliated with?
Peter Hwang is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

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