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 Bladder Biopsy Results
- Abnormal Psa
- Abnormal Tumor Markers
- Abnormal Urine Cytology
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenal Tumor
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Benign Neoplasm Of Urinary Organs
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Control Problems In Children
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Dysfunction
- Bladder Obstruction
- Bladder Stones
- Blood In Urine
- Blood In Urine (HEMATURIA)
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Bladder
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Genital Organs
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Kidney Transplant
- 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
- Inguinal Mass
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Joint Inflammation
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Blockage
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Liver Tumors
- Low Sperm Count
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Male Impotence
- Male Infertility
- Male Urinary Incontinence
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Bladder
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Female Genital Organs
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Renal Pelvis
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Ureter
- Muscle Disorders
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Overactive Bladder
- Painful Urination
- Pelvic Organ Injury
- Penile Cancer
- Penile Inflammation
- Penis Curvature
- Penis Disorders
- Peyronie's Disease
- Polyuria
- Premature Ejaculation
- Prostate Biopsy
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Disorders
- Prostate Nodules
- Prostatitis
- Renal Insufficiency
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Spermatocele
- Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Disorders
- Testicular Inflammation
- Testicular Pain
- Transplanted Kidney Failure
- Undescended Testicle
- Ureteral Calculus
- Ureteral Cancer
- Ureteral Stones
- Ureteral Stricture
- Urethral Discharge
- Urethritis
- Urethritis And Urethral Syndrome
- Urinary Frequency
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urodynamic Disorders
- Urological Disorders
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Variocele
- Vasectomy
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Adjuvant Hormone Therapy
- Adrenal Gland Cancer Treatment
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter
- Bilateral Fallopian Tubes Excision, Open
- Bilateral Seminal Vesicles Endoscopic Excision
- Bilateral Seminal Vesicles Resection
- Bilateral Ureters Dilation
- Bilateral Vas Deferens Endoscopic Excision
- Biopsy Of Tongue
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Cancer Treatment
- Bladder Inspection
- Bladder Neck Reconstruction
- Bladder Neck Stent Removal
- Bladder Resection
- Bladder Sling Procedure
- Brachytherapy
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Computed Tomography Enterography
- Cystectomy
- Cystolithotomy Without Vesical Neck Resection
- Cystometrogram
- Cystorrhaphy, Simple
- Cystotomy
- Cystourethroscopy
- Cystourethroscopy With Fulguration Of Trigone
- Cystourethroscopy With Ureteral Stent Insertion
- Da Vinci Gastrectomy
- Destruction Of Stomach
- Donor Insemination For Infertility Treatment
- Endoscopic Surgery
- Enterocele Repair
- Enteroscopy
- Epididymovasostomy
- Excision Of Bladder
- Gastric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
- Genitourinary Fistula Treatment
- Greenlight Laser Therapy
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hydrocele Excision
- Immunotherapy
- Interstim Therapy Lead Revision
- Intestinal Failure Treatment
- Intestinal Reconstruction
- Intra-Arterial Infusion Of Chemotherapy
- Intravenous Pyelogram
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Cancer Treatment
- Kidney Stones Treatment
- Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Laser Lithotripsy
- Laser Prostate Surgery
- Monalisa Touch Therapy
- Nephroureterectomy
- Neurourology Surgery
- Open Partial Nephrectomy
- Orchiopexy
- Pain Pump Implant
- Parotid Biopsy
- Pelvis Lymph Node Excision
- Pelvis Lymphatic Endoscopic Resection
- Penile Cancer
- Percutaneous Abscess Drainage
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Percutaneous Cyst Drainage
- Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube Exchange
- Percutaneous Stone Removal
- Percutaneous Surgery
- Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Peyronie's Disease Treatment
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Pressure Flow Study
- Prostate Abscess Treatment
- Prostate Brachytherapy
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Diagnostic Excision
- Prostate Resection
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Prostatectomy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radical Orchiectomy
- Remote Monitoring Of Pacemakers And Icds
- Resection Of Soft Tissue Tumor
- Retrograde Pyelography
- Retrograde Urography
- Robotic Colpopexy
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Skin Graft Urethroplasty
- Stent Placement
- Stomach Reposition
- Supportive Care
- Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Ultrasound
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Transurethral Resection
- Ultrasound
- Ureteral Ultrasound
- Urethra Autologous Supplement
- Urethra Repair
- Urethral Cancer Treatment
- Urethral Ultrasound
- Urinary Diversion
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Tract Disease Treatment
- Urinary Urgency Treatment
- Urodynamic Testing
- Urologic Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Urologic Surgery
- Vaginal Pessary Insertion
- Varicocelectomy
- 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
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Network OA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Choice Fund PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Medicare Direct
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Employee Health Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- First Health PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- POS OA
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-Indemnity
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna HMO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- TRICARE East Select
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- HighMark
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Sentara Health
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS
- Choice POS II
- IH-Open HMO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Beech Street PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- OA Plus
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Administrators
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Navigate
- IH-EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- UHC Passport
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- IH-POS
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- HealthyBlue PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Erickson Advantage Plans
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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)