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Thomas S. Hwang, M.D.

Accepting new patients

  • Chief, Retina Division; Kenneth C. Swan M.D. Endowed Professor of Ophthalmology
  • Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical focus

  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina and Vitreous Disease
  • Retina Surgery

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Building with several stories and all glass facing the patient drop off area and a walking bridge connecting to the neighboring building.
Elks Children's Eye Clinic
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Beige building with vaulted entrance in front of a hill of trees.
Casey Eye Institute Astoria
503 338 3803
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About me

Dr. Hwang specializes in retinal diseases and vitreoretinal surgery. He received his M.D. from the University of California, San Diego, and completed a residency in ophthalmology at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University. He completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Casey Eye Institute, OHSU. His interests include graduate medical education, clinical informatics, and ophthalmic imaging.

Dr. Hwang has served as the director of the vitreoretinal fellowship and the ophthalmology residency program at the Casey Eye Institute, and currently serves as the chair of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Review Committee for Ophthalmology.

As a board-certified clinical informatician, he has been involved in the specialty-specific implementation of and training for electronic health records. He is a co-principal investigator in an NIH-funded grant to explore the clinical application of optical coherence tomography angiography in diabetic retinopathy. 

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 1995, Harvard University
    • M.D., 1999, University of California, San Diego

  • Internship

    • UC San Diego

  • Residency

    • Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University

  • Fellowship

    • Vitreoretinal surgery, Casey Eye Institute, OHSU

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Ophthalmology
    • Clinical Informatics, American Board of Preventive Medicine

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (193 Ratings, 74 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Very efficient

  2. The best. A great doctor and a good human being.

  3. Thorough, explained my condition clearly

  4. Very nice and explained everything well.

  5. Dr.Hwang is an excellent provider!

  6. Dr Hwang is simply the best, I trust the doctor with any decisions that must be made... He is a true professional and should be the cornerstone of this facility.

  7. Dr hwang and resident tall doctor and nurse very comprehensive and caring

  8. WORLD CLASS

  9. I have worked with Dr. Hwang for many years. He is an excellent Clinician and very easy and comfortable to work with.

  10. Saw Dr. Wong, who was very congenital and professional. He explained all he was doing for the procedure which went extremely well. Ann Lunquist Is phenomenal in her communication and support of patients!!!

  11. Dr. Hwang is thorough and patient

  12. Clear and concise communication, confident in skills

  13. I have had the opportunity to be a patient of Dr Hwang for many years and always feel confident in his care for me.

  14. So professional & believable.

  15. Excellent physician. Competent, compassionate and considerate.

  16. Thanks for taking care of my eyes

  17. Very professional and personable.

  18. Have been going to Dr. Hwang for 16 years and I would have to die to not go to him again

  19. Doctor Hwang saved my vision. I will forever be thankful. He is empathetic and good humored.

  20. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Dr. Hwang was informative and helpful.

  21. Dr. Hwang and his resident explained results of my tests in terms that I understood. They were welcoming, efficient and professional.

  22. She was efficient and knew her job well..the exam went smoothly and she was very pleasant to deal with. I've been a patient at OHSU for many years and appreciate their care and concern. Dr. Hwang was great and caring. A great team !!

  23. He was very clear and understandable as we talked about the treatment process.

  24. Dr. HWANG is Kind, conversant, extremely proficient and a wonderful communicator

  25. Dr whang was very good at listening to me describe the recent change in my eyesight and and diagnosing the possible cause.

  26. 10+++

  27. Always a positive experience!

  28. Excellent care and addressing of my concerns!

  29. Love him!

  30. Attentive, informative, personable and interested in my whole well being.