Summary

Dr. James Hwong is a urologist and surgeon who brings 15 years of medical experience to his practice in San Jose. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital, one of the nation's leading teaching hospitals. Dr. Hwong specializes in urological conditions and surgical procedures that help patients with complex urinary and reproductive health concerns.

Dr. Hwong practices at several respected medical facilities throughout San Jose, California, including O'Connor Hospital, Regional Medical Center of San Jose, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. He focuses on treating conditions such as enlarged prostate, frequent urination, and nighttime urination problems. His expertise includes performing comprehensive urine testing, specialized bladder function studies, and other diagnostic procedures that help identify the root causes of urological symptoms. Patients consistently rate Dr. Hwong 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
  • Brigham & Womens Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. James Shaochi Hwong has 4 locations

Urological Surgeons Of Northern California Inc

200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 425San Jose, CA 95116

Oconnor Hospital

2105 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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UrologyUrologyUrologyUrology
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15 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
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San Jose , CAEmeryville , CAPalo Alto , CASan Jose , CA
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Shaochi 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 Shaochi Hwong has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Shaochi Hwong has the following 8 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Dr. James Shaochi Hwong holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Brigham & Womens Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine in 2012 and Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine in 2011.

NPI Number

Dr. Hwong's NPI number is 1629335476.

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Where is Dr. James Hwong's office located?
Dr. James Hwong's office is located at 200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 425, San Jose, CA, 95116.
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