Summary

Dr. Young Whang is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing comprehensive care to patients during their hospital stays. He earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency in Spokane. With 24 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Whang has developed extensive expertise in managing complex medical conditions that require inpatient care.

Dr. Whang practices at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and also has affiliations with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital. He focuses on treating serious conditions such as heart failure and chronic lung disease, helping patients navigate these challenging health issues during their hospital stay. Dr. Whang also manages pleural effusion, a condition where fluid accumulates around the lungs. His diagnostic skills include performing chest X-rays and abdominal imaging to help identify and monitor various medical conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Whang highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • Internal Medicine Spokane
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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24 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, French, Bambara Speaks English Speaks English, Urdu, Sindhi
Tacoma , WATigard , ORClackamas , ORMurphy , TX
Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Dow Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Young Jin Whang

  • Aetna
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • AmeriGroup
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Regence BlueShield
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Young Jin Whang has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Young Jin Whang has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Internal Medicine Spokane

Medical School

St Georges University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Young Whang affiliated with?
Dr. Young Whang is affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center and Multicare Tacoma General Hospital.
Where is Dr. Young Whang's office located?
Dr. Young Whang's office is located at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
Does Dr. Young Whang accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Young Whang accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Young Whang accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Young Whang has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Young Whang?
You can find contact information for Dr. Young Whang here on Vitals.

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