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Dr. Catherine Hwang, MD

Dr. Catherine Hwang, MD

Oculoplastic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Catherine Hwang, MD is an oculoplastic surgery specialist in Cleveland, OH and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2003. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cleveland Clinic and Avon Hospital at Richard E. Jacobs Campus. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44195
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hwang specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Hwang's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hwang

3.3

12 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Rhonda bush – Nov 16, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathleen G. (71 years) – Oct 31, 2023
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Zac – Jul 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Roger Cotterill – Jun 22, 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
6 people found this helpful
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CG – Jun 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Alsace T. – Jun 14, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dawn – Jun 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 06, 2022
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 31, 2019
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Cody – Jul 23, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Catherine Hwang, MD is an oculoplastic surgery specialist in Cleveland, OH and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2003. She is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Oculoplastic Surgery

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  • University Of Pennsylvania (upenn)

    Internship Hospital
  • Jules Stein Eye Institute, University Of California Los Angeles (ucla) Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital, 2007
  • Ucla

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
  • Emory University, Atlanta, Ga

    Undergraduate School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Korean

Locations

Practice

Cleveland Clinic9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44195
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Practice

Cleveland Clinic Foundation5001 Rockside Rd Independence, OH 44131
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Lorain Family Health And Surgery Center-Imaging5700 Cooper Foster Park Rd W Lorain, OH 44053
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Cleveland Clinic Foundation33100 Cleveland Clinic Blvd Avon, OH 44011
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 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

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

    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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Avon Hospital at Richard E. Jacobs Campus

    33300 Cleveland Clinic Blvd
    Avon, OH 44011
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

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

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Medina Hospital

    1000 E Washington St
    Medina, OH 44256
    Recipient of 3
    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

    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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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