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Dr. James Hwang, MD

Dr. James Hwang, MD

Critical Care Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. James Hwang, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Birmingham, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with UAB Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

1813 6th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233

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(205) 975-2675

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hwang specializes in the areas of Critical Care Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. James Hwang, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Birmingham, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with UAB Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Critical Care Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • St. Georges University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Critical Care Surgery
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office1813 6th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233
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Practice

Office1720 2nd Ave S Birmingham, AL 35294
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Office1802 6th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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