Dr. Hwang on his inspiration for becoming a physician and his motivation to work with cancer patients:
“My mother passed away from a rare type of cancer when I was just a toddler, and although I have no lasting memories of her, she is without a doubt the reason I chose to become a hematologist/oncologist. As I completed my medical training at various academic hospitals across the country, I also always knew that I wanted to return home to practice where I grew up- Alabama. In my practice, I hope to deliver optimal treatments and novel therapies to my patients and strive to help patients navigate the complexities that are uniquely seen with hematologic and oncologic diseases.
But maybe most importantly, I hope to provide care and comfort to patients and their families during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, much like my mother’s doctors did for her several decades ago. I know personally that no matter the clinical outcome, this type of care has a lasting impact on the lives of all involved.”
Specialization
Located At
Grandview
Grandview Physician’s Plaza
Length of Tenure with Alabama Oncology
Joined in August 2024
Board Certifications
ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine, 2021-present
Medical Oncology Subspecialty Board Eligible, 2024
Hematology Oncology Subspecialty Board Eligible, 2024
Education
July 2021 – June 2024 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program
July 2018 – June 2021 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Department of Medicine Residency Program
August 2014 – June 2018 University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI Medical Doctorate
August 2010 – May 2014 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Accomplishments
Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO), Youth Investigator Program Scholarship, 2023
Mayo Clinic Patient Experience: Top Performer Award, 2022 (Top 99 percentile provider “Most Likely to Recommend” by patient survey)
Platelets¸Plenary Paper, Issue 7, 2021: “Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis associated with spontaneous heparin-induced thrombocytopenia syndrome after total knee arthroplasty”
Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence (ACE) Award, Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency
Program, 2020 (Selected and voted on by co-residents and faculty)
Mayo Clinic Quality Fellow: Bronze Level Certification, 2018
American Society of Hematology, HONORS Research Award, 2017
Helfman Merit Scholarship, 2015-2018
Robert and Mary Kidder Endowed Merit Scholarship, 2013-2014
National Merit Scholar, 2010-2014
Michigan Tradition Merit Scholar Award, 2010-2014
Weitz LSA Alumni Award Merit Scholarship, 2010-2014