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Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu, MD

Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu, MD

Nephrology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu, MD is a nephrologist in Monterey Park, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hwu has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from Taipei Medical College in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Garfield Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

120 E Emerson Ave Monterey Park, CA 91755
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Dr. Hwu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hwu

4.5

8 ratings, 4 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alice – Mar 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Alhambra, CA – Apr 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jacky in West Covina, CA – Mar 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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La Canada, CA – Dec 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu, MD is a nephrologist in Monterey Park, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hwu has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from Taipei Medical College in 1980. He is affiliated...read more
  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986
  • Maryland General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • The Johns Hopkins University

    Medical School, 1981
  • Taipei Medical College

    Medical School, 1980
  • Taipei Medical University

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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  • Chinese

  • Mandarin

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Locations

Practice

Pacific Nephrology Medical Group Inc120 E Emerson Ave Monterey Park, CA 91755
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Practice

Garfield Hemodialysis Center118 Hilliard Ave Monterey Park, CA 91754
2
San Gabriel Dialysis Center1801 W Valley Blvd Ste 102 Alhambra, CA 91803
3
Alhambra Kidney Care1237 E Main St Alhambra, CA 91801
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd
    West Hollywood, CA 90048
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

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  • Garfield Medical Center

    525 N Garfield Ave
    Monterey Park, CA 91754

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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