Catherine Hwang, MD

Appointed
2016

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California School of Medicine
Orbital
Los Angeles, CA
2010

Fellowship - Ronald Strahan, MD
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Santa Monica, CA
2010

Residency - Scheie Eye Institute
Ophthalmology
Philadelphia, PA
2007

Internship - Presbyterian Medical Center
Transitional
Philadelphia, PA
2004

Medical Education - University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
2003

Undergraduate - Emory University
Atlanta, GA
1998

Additional Training

• Fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery 2010-2011
• UCLA/JSEI ASOPRS Orbital and Oculoplastic Surgery Fellowship 2008-2010
• UCLA/JSEI Orbital and Oculoplastic Surgery Research Fellowship 2007-2008
• Univ. of Pennsylvania , Scheie Eye Institute, Ophthalmology Residency 2004-2007
• Univ. of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Hospital, Transitional Internship 2003-2004
• Univ. of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Degree: MD 1999-2003
• Emory University, Atlanta, CA Degree: B.S. Biology, minor Sociology 1995-1999

Professional Highlights

• Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, Los Angeles, Division of Oculofacial and Orbital Surgery 2010-2016
• Director, Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery Division, Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration
• Chair, Young ASOPRS Committee 2010-2016 
• Vice  President, Los Angeles Society of Ophthalmology

Certifications

• Ophthalmology

Specialty Interests

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift) Ectropion (Eyelid Turn Out) Entropion (Eyelid Turn In) Eyelid Ptosis (Lid Drooping) Tear Duct Surgery Facial Palsy / Bell's Palsy Thyroid Eye Disease Orbit Tumors and Trauma Facial and Eyelid Spasm (Blepharospasm) Mohs Surgery Reconstruction Facial Reconstruction Cosmetic Surgery: Midface Lift Browlift Lip Augmentation Chemical Peels Fillers Botulinum Toxin

Awards & Honors

• Cosmetic Surgery Foundation Award
• American Society Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Merrill Reeh Pathology Award
• National Eye Institute ARVO Fellowship Award
• Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship

Memberships

• American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American College of Surgeons
• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
• Asian Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
• Asian Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Los Angeles Society of Ophthalmology

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