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John J. Hwang, MD

  • 4.8 / 5 (224 ratings)
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
Location
111 S 11th Ave, Suite 320, Yakima, WA, 98902
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John Hwang, MD received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, and his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. He completed his General Surgery internship and Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Hwang then completed a Hand Surgery Fellowship program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Dr. Hwang is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has an orthopedic practice with an emphasis on hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder problems, arthroscopic surgical treatment for upper extremity problems, and shoulder replacement.
Languages: English
Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
Professional School: Johns Hopkins University - School of Medicine (Baltimore, MD)
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital - Orthopedic Surgery (Baltimore, MD)
Fellowship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Hand Surgery (St. Louis, MO)
Medical Association Memberships:
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • 4.8 Provider showed concern
  • 4.8 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.8 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.8 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.8 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8 out of 5 (224 ratings, 39 comments)
  • Mar, 25 2026
    Dr.Hwang was fabulous. The office had 5 sick calls. Dr.Hwang took me back to the room and got me comfortable. The office did a great job
  • Mar, 24 2026
    The doctor did an extremely good job educating me on my injury as well as outcomes for my injury. The doctor allowed time for me to ask questions.
  • Mar, 14 2026
    I would recommend Dr. John the Best Orthopedist, it will be the third surgery and he does me with different problems and so far he is the best I have ever met
  • Feb, 24 2026
    Dr. Hwang was knowledgeable, encouraging, thorough, and friendly. I would highly recommend him as a provider.
  • Feb, 24 2026
    My first couple of visits with Dr. Hwang he was very much all business no personality kinda come off grumpy. He talked at me This time he sat down to talk to me, he even smiled & chuckled at my jokes. Maybe someone put a little "something" in his coffee that morning!
  • Feb, 23 2026
    This was my first time seeing this specific Dr, he was so thorough, I have already been bragging about him to others. Very personable with his patients and very clear on his care plan and procedure plans.
  • Feb, 23 2026
    Dr. Was very easy to understand. He explained his concerns and all possibilities.
  • Feb, 5 2026
    I feel confident to have this surgery done by Dr. John Hwang.
  • Jan, 20 2026
    Dr Hwang explains in detail, listens and hears my questions or concerns and always answers in detail so I gave a very good understanding.
  • Dec, 30 2025
    Dr Hwang did a great job explaining diagnosis, tx options, potential problems and listened
  • Dec, 18 2025
    Dr. Hwang is great. He did carpal tunnel surgery on my wrists years ago
  • Dec, 9 2025
    Hard to get information from Dr Hwang. He is very busy and I feel like appt is rushed through.
  • Oct, 27 2025
    Dr. Hwang was very direct, knowledgeable, and helpful in his diagnoses and proposed treatment plan with potential complications and resulting benefits of treatment.
  • Oct, 14 2025
    Dr. Hwang presented the options and started with the least invasive. The written material provided was clear and ready to understand.
  • Oct, 4 2025
    I appreciate and respect Dr Hwang for his professional care and expertise
  • Oct, 2 2025
    Dr Hwang was absolutely amazing and so was everyone I seen
  • Sep, 30 2025
    Doctor, nurse and PA everyone paid attention to me and my health issues. Professional, personal and at times with a sense of humor. Which I appreciated.
  • Sep, 20 2025
    My thumb surgery so far has been a success. I've told several people to go se Dr Hwang
  • Aug, 29 2025
    He was very knowledgeable and made me feel at ease.
  • Aug, 26 2025
    Felt less anxious about my upcoming surgery. Excellent communication with providers
  • Jul, 29 2025
    I'm frustrated. From the minute the doctor walked in he was more focused on surgery I had over 20 years ago. I never did hear what he thinks is actually wrong with me. He kept saying to go get a second opinion.
  • Jul, 14 2025
    I didn't expect my surgery to be scheduled that fast but I understand why it was done.
  • Jun, 16 2025
    Dr Hwang was very informative and answered all my questions
  • Jun, 12 2025
    Dr. Hwang addressed my concern during the visit, but seemed to be in too much of a hurry to come back to answer another question once he had left the room.