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Dr. Nina X. Hwang, Pediatric Hematology

Nina Hwang

Nina Hwang, MD

is on staff at
CHOC Hospital Orange

Office Phone:
714-509-8459
Appointments:
888-770-2462
Specialty:
Hematology
Board Certified:
Pediatrics
Languages:
Mandarin

Hematology Referrals

Physicians can refer patients to CHOC through our eCeptionist Referral Portal.

Refer a Patient

Dr. Nina Hwang is board certified in pediatrics. Prior to joining CHOC, Dr. Hwang attended medical school at Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. She served her pediatric residency and completed her fellowship training in pediatric hematology-oncology at CHOC. Dr. Hwang speaks fluent Mandarin.

Locations

CHOC Clinic
1201 W. La Veta Ave. Building: CHOC Clinic
Orange, CA 92868
phone: 888-770-2462
fax: 855-246-2329

Center for Inherited Blood Disorders
1310 W Stewart Dr.,  #606
Orange, CA 92868
phone: 714-221-1200
fax: 714-221-1299

Education

  • Medical School
    Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, IL
  • Pediatrics Residency
    CHOC Hospital, Orange, CA
  • Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
    CHOC Hospital, Orange, CA

Our hematologists commonly treat:

  • Anemia, including sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, iron deficiency and lead toxicity
  • White cell and immune deficiency disorders
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Bone marrow failure syndromes
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Vascular malformation/hemangiomas
  • Platelet disorders
  • Coagulation abnormalities, hemophilia,  Von Willebrand’s disease, rare bleeding disorders such as Factor 13 deficiency
  • Excessive clotting disorders,  thrombophilia, deep venous clots, pulmonary embolus or stroke
  • Acquired bleeding and clotting disorders
  • Prevention of bleeding and clotting problems, with particular experience for patients on cardiopulmonary bypass
Our hematologists commonly treat:
  • All forms of anemia, including sickle cell anemia and thalassemia
  • White cell and immune disorders
  • Coagulation abnormalities, such as hemophilia, Von Willebrand’s disease and related bleeding disorders OR excessive clotting disorders such as thrombophilia, deep venous clots or stroke
  • Bleeding and clotting disorders as a result of illness or surgery in otherwise healthy children
  • Prevention of bleeding and clotting problems, with particular experience in caring for patients on cardiopulmonary bypass
  • Region IX Hemostasis/Thrombosis Program, including free educational materials for healthcare providers and parents
  • Regional center for the treatment of anemia caused by ingestion of lead
  • Outpatient care with access to short-term infusions for autoimmune and immunodeficiency disorders.