JosephHwangMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Tacoma, WA

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

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Office
1608 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone+1 253-428-2100

Fax+1 253-274-7563

Summary

Dr. Joseph Hwang is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system. He received his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Korean. He specializes in maternal & fetal medicine/high risk and is experienced in maternal and fetal medicine, high-risk pregnancies, and fetal therapy.

Education & Training

Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1996 - 1998
Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992 - 1996
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

WA State Medical License 2015 - 2026
KY State Medical License 2024 - 2025
MN State Medical License 2013 - 2023
IA State Medical License 2000 - 2015
CT State Medical License 1996 - 2000
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

3 citations
Cesarean delivery rates and indications in pregnancies complicated by diabetes.
Kelsey L W Olerich, Vivienne L Souter, Emily E Fay, Ronit Katz, Joseph K Hwang
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2022-12-01
73 citations
Higher severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection rate in pregnant patients.
Erica M Lokken, G. Gray Taylor, Emily M. Huebner, Jeroen Vanderhoeven, Sarah Hendrickson
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2021-02-11
144 citations
Disease severity, pregnancy outcomes, and maternal deaths among pregnant patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in Washington State.
Erica M Lokken, Emily M. Huebner, G. Gray Taylor, Sarah Hendrickson, Jeroen Vanderhoeven
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2021-01-27

Other Languages

Korean