Yenjean Hwang, MD

Dr. Hwang saved my life. I had an infected knee replacement which became septic. As an infectious disease specialist, Dr Hwang found the source of the infection and got rid of it. Septisemia kills if not treated quickly. I think she's a genius, and am so grateful for her attention and treatment. I'd give her 10 stars if I could.

Dr. Hwang was the first doctor I found (after 10 years of looking) who actually listened to me and who believed me that I was sick. She has significantly changed my life for the better and I can't recommend her enough!

Dr. Hwang is the best around for infectious diseases. She helped me through a difficult infection to good healing. She is kind, compassionate, wise, and dedicated to her patients.

I can't remember how I found Dr. Hwang, but she has been my infectious disease doctor for probably 20 years now or close to it. I became unable to work sometime around 2004. I was misdiagnosed by other doctors and even received unacceptably rude treatment. Dr. Hwang championed my cause and now I am never disrespected. Also, none of my other doctors can believe I am still alive because I have a complicated medical history! She is the most brilliant physician I have ever met - and I've worked with doctors for 50 years. She is a fabulous diagnostician and she really can think outside the box. There is a long list of drugs I cannot take, and Dr. Hwang has helped me to find drugs that DO work and are safe for me. She listens to me carefully and like the other reviewer said, she treats me like family. Throughout the years I have heard from other doctors about how Dr. Hwang was able to diagnose a particularly difficult case. She is without a doubt my most trusted and favorite doctor. She has a heart as big as all outdoors. I feel very lucky to have her as my doctor.

Dr. Hwang is simply GOLD, the cream of the crop, the most committed and deeply caring physician, who is also super talented, skilled, tenacious, wise, and smart. She once told me that she treats her clients as if they were her family members - and it shows big time! Dr. Hwang has not only been my sole primary care doctor for the past 14 years, but she was first my husband's primary care (before me). He suffered from secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Had it not been for Dr. Hwang's amazing care, he would have suffered needlessly and been subjected to many indignities and hospitalizations due to his progressing illness, compromised immune system, and frequent infections. Dr. Hwang made it possible for my husband to receive many medical services at home, including oxygen and IV medications, along with AIM (a pre-hospice organization through Sutter/Alta Bates) to improve the quality of his life. He finally died in 2006 of complications caused by M.S. But I am eternally grateful to her for providing such loving care to him, and now to me. She hasn't changed in the 20 years that I have known her. She is a dedicated, exceptional doctor of immense talent and great compassion. I give her 10 stars!!! *****

There's not a better doctor in the area, hands-down. Dr. Hwang has helped me navigate two huge health scares, being my complete advocate and an absolute expert in her field.