Dr. Nina X. Hwang, Pediatric Hematology
Nina Hwang, MD
Hematology
is on staff at
CHOC Hospital Orange
Hematology Referrals
Physicians can refer patients to CHOC through our eCeptionist Referral Portal.
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.