KALENA K. HWANG, M.D.

Board Certified Internal Medicine

After earning her undergraduate degree with honors in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Dr. Kalena Hwang went on to earn her Medical Degree from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of California at Irvine Medical Center, where she was appointed Chief Resident. She encourages her patients to focus on preventive care and to maintain good health through proper nutrition and exercise.  

Medical Education:  

• 2006                         Board Certification, The American Board of Internal Medicine  
• 2006 - 2007             University of California at Irvine, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine  
• 2003 - 2006             University of California at Irvine, Residency, Internal Medicine  
• 1999 - 2003             Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine  
• 1994 - 1998             University of California at Los Angeles, B.S. in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, with Honors - cum laude

Honors & Awards:  

• 2021 & 2023          Greater Newport Physicians Internal Medicine PCP of the Year
• 2019                        Memorial Care Simply Better Award
• 2003                        American College of Physicians Sharon E. Frey Book Award

​Professional Organizations:  

• 2005 - Present        American College of Physicians  
• 2003 - Present        California Medical Association  

Personal: 

In her free time, Dr. Hwang enjoys spending time with her son and husband, skiing, hiking and cooking (healthy meals, of course!).