Summary

Dr. James Hwong is a urologist who brings 15 years of expertise to treating conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Brigham & Women's Hospital. Dr. Hwong speaks English and focuses his practice on helping patients with urological concerns.

Dr. Hwong practices at El Camino Health Urology in San Jose, California. He specializes in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, frequent urination issues, and prostate cancer. His expertise includes performing comprehensive urine testing, urodynamic studies to evaluate bladder function, and specialized kidney function assessments. Patients consistently rate him highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brigham & Womens Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Spent time with me

Office Location

El Camino Health Urology - Figueres

200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 425San Jose, CA 95116

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Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Hwong

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Hwong has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Hwong has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urologic Emergencies

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brigham & Womens Hospital

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 2012
Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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Dr. James Hwong speaks English.
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