Dr. Jim-jer Hwu MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
120 E Emerson Ave Monterey Park CA, 91755About
Dr. Jim-jer Hwu is a nephrologist practicing in Monterey Park, CA. Dr. Hwu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hwu most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Taipei Med Coll, Taipei, Taiwan (- Prior / 1980
Taipei Med University 1980
Taipei Medical University 1980
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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