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Dr. Anita Hwang, MD

Dr. Anita Hwang, MD

Ophthalmology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Anita Hwang, MD is an ophthalmologist in Waterford, CT and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 2006. She is affiliated with Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Practice

914 Hartford Tpke Fl 2 Waterford, CT 06385

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hwang specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Hwang's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hwang

4.1
41 ratings, 14 with a written review
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Dr. Hwang shows great concern for her patients. i had a cornea transplant and woke without thinking and rubbed my eye. i went from seeing beautiful to blurring vision -- she is trying to fix the problem and I trust she will accomplish the problem one way or the other . i have confidence in her ability as a surgeon. she is warm- kind and caring --i still need a transplant in the other eye and just it to her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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GLENNA VASEL – Mar 26, 2023
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Over Scheduled, Over Charged, Wait Time, Poor Schd
I had a routine visit 30 months ago and after the visit Dr. Hwang said she wanted to see me in 18 months. I came back on the date and time that they wrote on my card, but they didn't have me in the computer. A wasted trip. They rescheduled and when I returned, I had to wait for an hour before being seen. After the visit, Dr. Hwang told me not to come back, that I could just go to an optometrist. They gave me a list when I left. I just received the bill and it was for $800 of which only $285 was covered by my insurance! I feel like these visits were not needed and that they just scheduled me to make money. I had no symptoms, I was just scheduled for check-ups automatically. Also, my wife went to a different doctor and had the same thing done and her bill was $183. So four gripes: Cost, visits that were not needed, poor office workers who didn't enter my appointment into the computer, and over scheduling people so that the wait time is way too long.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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CS – Mar 20, 2023
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As a patient for several years, I have recommended Dr. Hwang to several friends. We are all impressed with her expertise, patient friendly approach and office staff. I’d give more than 5 stars if I could.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Karen and Bob Austin – Apr 15, 2022
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Dr Hwang is beyond good. She is great. Responsive to questions and concerns and basically brilliant.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 21, 2020
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Thankful that Dr. Hwang took care of the ulcers in my eye. She saved me from going blind. It took several months, but compared to being nearly blind, to now being able to see again, I'm so happy. Dr. Hwang and her staff are amazing!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2019
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Kind considerate took time to answer questions! Staff helpful and coordinator Shelby very informative! JBarnard
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2019
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Excellant bedside manner. Dr. Hwang explained the multiple conditions I was diagnosed with and all testing results.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Westerly, RI – Nov 09, 2018
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Dr. Hwang is an extremely gifted physician. It's very rare to have a Dr. be so very knowledgeable, excellent in their field and manage to have patience, concern and caring to the level she practices. When dealing with a very scary and complicated eye issue she was and is so patient and I have full faith in her abilities. Her whole team is great!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Stephanie in Ledyard, CT – Sep 06, 2017
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Great doctor. Very professional and friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Old Lyme, CT – Aug 04, 2017
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Dr. Anita Hwang is by far the best eye doctor I've ever seen. I absolutely love her and her staff as they're always quick to say hello with a smile. From the very first visit, to my cataract surgeries, to today, Dr. Hwang and staff have always been professional, knowledgable, and caring. I would highly, highly, highly recommend Dr. Hwang to everyone. If you want to go to a family atmosphere and actually enjoy your experience at a doctor's office, then go see Dr. Hwang for your eyes.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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J. Jones in East Lyme, CT – Aug 01, 2017
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A wonderful experience with Dr. Hwang and her staff. Her office definitely has a down-to-earth feel, especially with pictures of her beautiful family. Glad I went to see her for a second opinion as a doctor in Groton pressuring me into getting cataract surgery. I have 20/20 vision in both eyes, but he was trying to get me to buy $2000 lenses. Don't go to the doctor in Groton in the dirty strip mall. Dr. Hwang told me that I can wait until I'm ready. I trust that she will do what's best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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BS in New London, CT – Jul 29, 2017
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No bedside manner. Rushes in and out even with procedures. Looked at me and said well this will hurt and proceeded! Why wasn't numbing drops used? No time to wait as time is money? All about the buck ! Her predecessor was never like this and I'm so glad he reopened his office. The old staff that was highly recommended was removed and replaced by her "relative" who is not so nice either. Both lack customary people skills no matter how educated she may be.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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SB in Mystic, Ct – Jul 10, 2017
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Dr. Hwang ruined my eyes in routine examinations. Shortly after my initial checkup, I started having eye problems. I get blur vision, strained and tired when reading printed materials or watching TV/computer screen. My eyes often feel irritated, itchy, slight pain and teary. The only possible explanation is that Dr. Hwang had put wrong eye drops into my eyes. Perhaps she used the eye drops intended for people with artificial lens (post-cataract surgery) which are too strong for my natural lens?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Thomas C. in East Lyme, CT – May 31, 2017
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Dr.Hwang was trusted with our elderly mother to do an eye procedure . We visited the office every week for two years after the surgery ~~~ believing that Dr.Hwang was competent and caring. Several procedures , MANY different eye drops and medications ( contraindicated ) later ~~~ mother was very close to complete blindness . Luckily, we found an extremely competent and caring new Doctor, able to partially correct some of the damage done and save some eyesight .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
10 others found this helpful
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grateful family in Groton, CT – Mar 27, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

At Cataract and Cornea Eye Specialists, we strive to provide leadership in quality eye care and the latest technology in eye surgery and lasers.
  • Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Ophthalmology

  • Cornea & External Diseases

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Doheny Eye Inst

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011
  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2010
  • St Vincent's Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2007
  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 2006
  • University Of California, San Diego

    Undergraduate School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Korean

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Office914 Hartford Tpke Fl 2 Waterford, CT 06385
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Practice

Va Connecticut Hcs-West Haven950 Campbell Ave West Haven, CT 06516
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave
    New London, CT 06320
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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