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Dr. Roy Hwang, MD

Dr. Roy Hwang, MD

Neurosurgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Roy Hwang, MD is a neurosurgeon in Sanford, FL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hwang is affiliated with HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital Sanford, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Hwang is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Hwang specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Hwang's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hwang

4.2

10 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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80%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
20%
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan – Dec 02, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
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H recio – Jul 30, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara Hochreiter – Aug 26, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dr. H., surgeon of the year candidate! – Feb 26, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Matt Cerra – Dec 02, 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
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John Aviles – May 11, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Audra – Apr 25, 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
Apr 11, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pamela Lewis – Jan 23, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Kelly Jozefowski – Dec 07, 2021
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care philosophy

I am a Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon at St Luke's University Health Network. My practice is dedicated to the treatment of chronic pain, movement disorders and various spinal disorders. I am a strong proponent of personalized care. I...read more

biography

Roy Hwang, MD, is a board certified Neurosurgeon caring for patients in Seminole and Volusia counties. H relocated to the Central Florida area from Pennsylvania. Dr. Hwang attended UC Irivine where he earned his undergraduate degree, went on to...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Albany Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital
  • West Virginia University

    Residency Hospital
  • West Virginia University

    Internship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Lerner College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2011
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Hwang is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

      1401 W Seminole Blvd
      Sanford, FL 32771
      Recipient of 8
      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

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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