2.1
7 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Katherine Hwu treats diabetes type 1 in children and teens, hyperglycemic emergency, and high blood sugar in children, and performs blood ketone and urine ketone testing. With 39 years of experience, they practice endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism and are affiliated with Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital.
Dr. Hwu completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine and graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. They see patients in Houston, Texas, and speak English and Spanish.
Dr. Hwu completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine and graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. They see patients in Houston, Texas, and speak English and Spanish.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 39 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Baylor College Of Medicine
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 39 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Houston , TX | Cypress , TX | Boca Raton , FL | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania | Med School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School | Med School: University Of Ibadan College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Katherine Hwu
Medical Specialties
Katherine Hwu has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Katherine Hwu has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
Katherine Hwu holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania in 1987.
NPI Number
Katherine Hwu's NPI number is 1184704447.
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- Where is Katherine Hwu's office located?
- Katherine Hwu's office is located at 6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030.
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- What languages does Katherine Hwu speak?
- Katherine Hwu speaks English and Spanish.
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