Summary

Consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation, Texas Children’s offers patients easy access to online scheduling. Click on the “website” or “Appointments” button to make an appointment online today. For your convenience, Texas Children’s Hospital has more than 10 locations across the greater Houston area ready to provide you and your family with care that’s convenient for you. Our medical providers see patients at our hospitals in the Texas Medical Center, Katy in West Houston, and The Woodlands. Our Specialty Care clinics can be found throughout local communities and provide you with the same level of care you know and expect from Texas Children’s – just closer to home.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.1
  • 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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Houston , TXWebster , TXChicago , ILHouston , TX
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: University of Tripoli Med School: University Of Ibadan College Of Medicine Med School: American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Katherine Hwu

  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Katherine Hwu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Katherine Hwu has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Diabetes
  • Growth Disorders
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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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Which hospitals is Katherine Hwu affiliated with?
Katherine Hwu is affiliated with Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital.
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Katherine Hwu speaks English and Spanish.
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