Meet Dr. Hwang
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Started at CDHC:
2026
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Certifications:
Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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Languages:
English, Korean
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Undergraduate:
Yonsei University Pre-medicine
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Medical School:
Yonsei University School of Medicine
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Internship & Residency:
New York Medical College/Westchester Medical Center
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Fellowship:
Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
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Professional Memberships:
American Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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Awards & Recognitions:
Anna O. Stake Endowed Professorship of Child Psychiatry (2020 - 2025), Brain and Behavior Research Foundation Young Researcher Award/Klerman Outstanding Researcher Honorable Mention
A Message from Dr. Hwang
Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Hwang brings expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry to Charles Drew Health Center. Board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, he specializes in caring for children and adolescents age 10 and older experiencing behavioral and emotional dysregulation.
Dr. Hwang is also an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is passionate about helping young people navigate complex challenges and is especially interested in the developing brain. He believes early, thoughtful intervention can shape healthier futures.
Outside of work, Dr. Hwang enjoys reading, listening to music, and traveling. He values time with his partner and three daughters.
His personal mission at Charles Drew Health Center:
“My mission is to help children and adolescents navigate complex challenges with thoughtful, evidence-based care that supports lifelong well-being.”