Jonathan J Hwang, MD| Urologic Oncology, Urology | MedStar Health
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Specialties: Urologic Oncology, Urology
Languages: English, Korean
202-877-7012
About me
Jonathan Hwang, MD, serves as Professor and Chair of Urology, Urologic Oncology and Robotic Prostatectomy, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Professor of Urology at Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Dr. Hwang has performed over 4,000 robotic surgeries including over 3,500 robotic prostatectomies to date, more than any other urologic surgeons in the DMV region.
Dr. Hwang earned his medical degree with an AOA honors distinction from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He completed residencies in Surgery and Urology at Boston University School of Medicine. He was a Clinical Fellow in the Urologic Oncology Branch at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
Dr. Hwang is the Associate Editor of the Korean Journal of Urology and serves as a Scientific Reviewer for the Journal of Endourology, Journal of Urology, Urologic Oncology, Medical Science Monitor and Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program. He has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters for various urologic publications.
Under Dr. Hwang’s leadership, the Department of Urology has received America’s 100 Best Hopsitals for Prostate Surgery Award by Healthgrades in 2022 as well as “high performing” designation by U.S. News and World Report in 2020 and 2021.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Psa
- Adjuvant Hormone Therapy
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Cancer Treatment
- Bladder Stones
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Enteroscopy
- Hematuria
- Kidney Stones
- Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
- Male Impotence
- Prostate Brachytherapy
- Prostate Disorders
- Prostatectomy
- Prostatitis
- Radiation Therapy
- Resection Of Soft Tissue Tumor
- Urinary Tract Infection
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Tumor Markers
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenal Tumor
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Control Problems In Children
- Bladder Disorders
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Bladder
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Malformations Of Urinary System
- Congenital Obstructive Defects Of Renal Pelvis
- Cystitis
- Digestive System Complications
- Disorders Of Muscle Tone Of Newborn
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Enlarged Prostate
- Epididymitis
- Female Urethral Stricture
- Gait And Balance Problems
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Hematuria
- Hydrocele
- Hypospadias
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Joint Inflammation
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Male Impotence
- Male Urinary Incontinence
- Muscle Disorders
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Overactive Bladder
- Painful Urination
- Pelvic Organ Injury
- Penile Cancer
- Penile Inflammation
- Penis Disorders
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Disorders
- Renal Insufficiency
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Disorders
- Testicular Inflammation
- Transplanted Kidney Failure
- Undescended Testicle
- Ureteral Calculus
- Ureteral Cancer
- Urethritis And Urethral Syndrome
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urological Disorders
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Adjuvant Hormone Therapy
- Adrenal Gland Cancer Treatment
- Bilateral Fallopian Tubes Excision, Open
- Bilateral Ureters Dilation
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Cancer Treatment
- Bladder Inspection
- Brachytherapy
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Computed Tomography Enterography
- Cystometrogram
- Cystorrhaphy, Simple
- Cystourethroscopy
- Da Vinci Gastrectomy
- Destruction Of Stomach
- Donor Insemination For Infertility Treatment
- Enterocele Repair
- Enteroscopy
- Epididymovasostomy
- Gastric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
- Genitourinary Fistula Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Intestinal Reconstruction
- Intra-Arterial Infusion Of Chemotherapy
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Cancer Treatment
- Laparoscopy
- Laser Prostate Surgery
- Monalisa Touch Therapy
- Open Partial Nephrectomy
- Parotid Biopsy
- Pelvis Lymph Node Excision
- Penile Cancer
- Percutaneous Abscess Drainage
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube Exchange
- Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Pressure Flow Study
- Prostate Brachytherapy
- Prostate Cancer
- Radiation Therapy
- Resection Of Soft Tissue Tumor
- Skin Graft Urethroplasty
- Stent Placement
- Stomach Reposition
- Supportive Care
- Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Ultrasound
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Ultrasound
- Urethra Repair
- Urethral Cancer Treatment
- Urinary Diversion
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Tract Disease Treatment
- Urodynamic Testing
- Urologic Surgery
- Vaginal Pessary Insertion
- Venous Access Device Removal
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Medicare Direct
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- UHC Passport
- IH-HMO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Sentara Health
- Employee Health Plan
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Navigate
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-Indemnity
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- HighMark
- CIGNA EPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open POS II
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- United Student Resources
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Choice POS
- CareFirst NASCO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- OA Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Network OA
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- IH-PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Choice POS II
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Choice POS II Open Access
- POS OA
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- HealthyBlue PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- IH-POS Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst Administrators
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-POS
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- IH-EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Medicare FFS
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- First Health PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology
Fellowship: National Cancer Institute/National Institute of Health (2003)
Residency: Boston University Medical Center (2001)
Internship: Boston University Medical Center (1997)
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1995)