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Dr. Richard Hwang, MD

Dr. Richard Hwang, MD

General Surgery*
5+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Hwang, MD is a general surgeon in Glen Cove, NY and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2016. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Long Island Jewish Valley Stream and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

101 Saint Andrews Ln Glen Cove, NY 11542

Make an Appointment

(516) 823-8430

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hwang is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital Manhasset, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hwang specializes in the area of Critical Care Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Hwang, MD is a general surgeon in Glen Cove, NY and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2016. He is affiliated...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2016
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Critical Care Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Glen Cove Hospital101 Saint Andrews Ln Glen Cove, NY 11542
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Office525 E 68th St # 8 New York, NY 10065
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Office10 Medical Plz Ste 203 Glen Cove, NY 11542
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Long Island Jewish Valley Stream

    900 Franklin Ave
    Valley Stream, NY 11580
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

  • Glen Cove Hospital

    101 Saint Andrews Ln
    Glen Cove, NY 11542

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

    View all awards

    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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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