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Lina Hwang

Lina Hwang, DO

4.7719 ratings

Family Medicine

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

About Lina Hwang

Emory Affiliation

Emory Physician Group Practice
Emory Healthcare Network

Year Started Practicing

2002

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Locations

  1. Emory at Buford

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, Family Medicine, 2002
  • Residency: St. John's Episcopal Hospital, Family Medicine, 2001
  • Internship: St John's Episcopal Hospital, Family Medicine, 2000
  • Medical Education: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO, 1999
  • Medical Education: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1999

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine/OMT: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2002

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

719 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    Surprisingly great experience, and I am hoping this continues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Doctor Hwang is excellent. She is patient. Takes her time, listens and communicates at a level that is comfortable for a patient. She dug in to my medical history and ordered thorough lab work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Dr Hwang is the best doctor I've ever had!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Felt valued and all of my concerns were answered

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    She's great at patient inclusion

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    Considering I have minimal respect for many members of the medical community, Dr. Hwang has gained my confidence and admiration with her candor and concern for her patient(s), a trait many doctors should learn. Dr. Hwang is, indeed, an asset to the Emory medical staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    It is Dr. Hwang, she is the best physician I have been with in 8 years. Very good to excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    She's the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Excellent dialogue with provider

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Very perfect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    My experience was good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    The attention received is pleasant, especially in Spanish

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    My wife was very impressed with Dr Hwang

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    The doctor was very attentive and paid attention to me and my concerns, which were serious, better than she ever has. She had been facing her treatment of my depletion of estrogen from a hysterectomy, complete hysterectomy, including my uterus from a study that had been made 20 years ago, and who is no longer thought to be accurate. She was taking me off of estrogen which I have been taking since my hysterectomy in 1983. When she learned that the study that she had based her treatment on for the last 20 years was no longer considered valid, she spent the weekend studying the correct and recommended treatments and treated me appropriately. I commend her for being able to change her diagnosis and treatment after 20 years of usage. She apologized to me, which was quite amazing. I do believe she is a very good position.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Everyone and service was pleasant

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Not warmI felt uncomfortable to shareEvery time she would ask me a question she had a look of are you telling the truth on her face. One of the concerns I had was in regard to a pain in my back. I left w/no resolution. I felt like her feathers were ruffled because I refused to take the vaccine and other shots offered. My original primary care left Emory and I got stuck with a random provider. I will never do this again ! I'm on the hunt for another primary care physician !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr. Lina Hwang's attentiveness to my Healthcare exhibited a genuine concern for my well-being.Her "bedside manner " approach is direct yet pleasant and professional, which I appreciate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Dr Hwang readily accepts my input.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Unlike my first visit 6 months ago, she seemed quite rushed this time. I felt the pressure to move very quickly through my questions so she could get on to her next appointment. Even though I sent my questions and topics 2 weeks in advance, she did not proactively bring them up as the visit began. I had to work through them one by one and then she finally went back and dug out the message I had sent her. She mentioned that there might not be enough time to talk about all the topics.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    At Emory at Buford, they are all very friendly, respectful and they all do care about me . I'm the who's giving them a hard time!! ( joke,..Just want to make you smile)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    One of the few members of the medical community that I RESPECT!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr Lina Hwang is an excellent doctor.She listened & explained carefully about my care & concerns. She Is Very Professional, Compassionate, Thorough & doesn't rush out to the next patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr, Hwang is top notch

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    My experience was good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    I appreciated how Dr Hwang wants to help me as I try to proactively keep from getting diabetes.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Listened closely and answered my questions thoroughly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Awesome concern and very detailed care!!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Needed to discuss more on my weight lost

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr. Whang is a very informed, intelligent, and caring physician. I was impressed with her. She took time to explain recent changes in my health and recommended change in my dietary plan. She is a great physician. She also cared to talk about my home and family environment safety.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Dr Hwang is very good and I have recommended her to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Like me, most of the people I know are very happy with their care provider; as I am.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    She referred me to a neurologist

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Dr. Hwang is efficient and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Dr Hwang was very patient. She answered all my questions. She had researched my medical records and was able to give me news that eased my mind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    I had excellent experience during my visit. My Doctor was patient and discussed my health issues.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    I was just there for a wellness physical. I didn't have a lot of questions. But the Dr Whang was good about answering the questions I did have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    Doctor, nurses and Front desk provided excellent service. Only had a problem when calling to schedule an appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    It was my first visit with Dr. Hwang. She Listened to my health issues, explained the benefits and side effects of the vaccines, mammograms, colonoscopy and Pap smear that I needed but let me made my own decision.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    She was a little fast. Needs to stop & listen more.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Took time to listen and address My concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    She listened to all my concerns and gave me a solution

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    My care provider always explained to me In detail what is happening pertaining to my diagnosis and any questions I have to ask. No bad experience I ever had since I have been visiting that facility.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    The doctor was thorough and all of my concerns were addressed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Dr. Wong is extremely thorough and sensitive to my needs and listens very well!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr. Was very polite, yet empathetic to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Excellent people skills!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Lina Hwang, Do. She is make sure her patience, taking care. I appreciated, and thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    All good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    Didn't provide information about my problem of previous visit to ER. Doctor seems to be a holistic type doctor. Holistic methods do not work for me. I did not tell her because I didn't want to disrespect her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr. Hwang is very thorough and covers everything in her notes concerning my healthcare

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    She listens!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2025

    I had three separate issues, namely: a robotic heart bypass site from 3-weeks prior which needed Inspection, an Issue with a bacterial Infection on my lungs (both being Emory Issues) and a problem with vertigo (dizziness/nausea). All three Issues had been either Ignored or mis-diagnosed by my previous GP and why I needed a new one. This doctor seemed better able to serve my needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr Hwang is always patient and strives to address all my issues with an excellent explanation and reason on how to resolve them

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Dr. Hwang is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    My physician has earned my respect and admiration, which is hard to do.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    Excellent communication skills.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/4/2025

    I was in a lot of migraine pain and second day of new dentures. She listened as I rambled, had difficulty pronouncing my words as the denture and migraine played havoc with every effort to speak clearly. Dr Hwang was patient and understood my situation, thankfully.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    Very good about answering all questions and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    She has been amazing since I started

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    Very happy to have moved my care to her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2025

    This is one physician that I trust implicitly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2025

    Dr. Lina Hwang offers the the quality of care any patient would hope to receive during their appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Dr. Hwang was very good in all areas!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2025

    Excellent very good service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2025

    Great

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    The Dr was very professional, caring, thorough and communicative. I will recommend her to anyone looking for a good Dr.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2025

    The care was good but still too much focus on entering data in the application. I still have some doubt about how much my concerns were addressed. For instance, my blood pressure was elevated but there was no conversation about this. The carbon dioxide level in my blood was high but no conversation about this.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2025

    The doctor is excellent and very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2025

    Extremely Good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2025

    Dr Hwang is a very efficient, capable and well-informed Physician. She is very good at what she does. Provides wonderful care couple of times she has treated me. I am impressed with her care and capabilities to understand patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2025

    The doctor was very attentive as usual and her assistant.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2025

    As usual I was treated with utmost respect and all my concerns were addressed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/3/2025

    Excellent questions, explanations and notes.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2024

    Dr Hwang carefully goes through each part of my care and prescription by prescription change or modification.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2024

    Good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2024

    Dr Hwang gave me such attention I am happy to remain an Emory patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2024

    My pcp definitely makes me feel like a partner in my healthcare.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2024

    Dr. Hwang was pleasant, professional, and explained everything very well and clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2024

    Exceptional discussions about my health and treatments

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2024

    Dr. Hwang listens closely and is very open to discussion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2024

    An involved physician! Profession a, empathetic, concerned, and communicates with the patient In a personal manner as opposed to one of arrogance.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2024

    Dr. HWANG WAS SO VERY PROFESSIONAL AND ANSWERING ALL MY QUESTIONS. I LOVE HER.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2024

    The Buford Clinic has definitely improved considerably over the past year and the new providers are great!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2024

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2024

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2024

    Dr Hwang was very caring and concerning about my health. She listened gave suggestions And was very passionate. The long wait for my appointment was worth it with Doctor Hwang.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2024

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2024

    This was my initial encounter with Dr Hwang. I found her to be professional, business-like, & not in a hurry.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2024

    Dr. Hwang discussed the medications I have been prescribed by another doctor. Decision to keep the same ones.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2024

    Dr. Lina covered most of the issues I was concerned with but I forgot to tell her about my insomnia. But she quickly worked out a care plan 2 get me back in a good place

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2024

    Very upfront

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2024

    Dr Hwang is a great addition to Emory

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2024

    Liked the Doctor better this app. Than last appointment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2024

    The doctor is very kindly to explain everything my concern.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2024

    Dr. Hwang is great. The assistant nurse need to give us a little friendly smile and that will make our day. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2024

    Dr Was very professional and took time with me.answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2024

    Dr. Hwang did an outstanding job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2024

    Always listens carefully to my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2024

    Dr Hwang was very attentive to my concerns

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2024

    Dr. Lina Hwang was extremely helpful.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2024

    First time seeing her so have to get to know her

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2024

    Too much emphasis on completing software requirements.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2024

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2024

    Dr. Hwang accurately responded to the serious condition I had and directed me to the ER. I was hospitalized the same day from the ER.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2024

    Dr. Hwang spent a lot of time with me and listened. She addressed all of my concerns and answered all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2024

    Dr. Lina Hwang is an exemplary doctor. So everyone that's acquainted with her are excellent. (The receptionist, the nurses, the one that takes the blood, the secretary)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2024

    This was my first appointment with Dr Hwang .She was very professional and easy to talk to.I was impressed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2024

    I liked the doctor very much.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2024

    Came in presurgery clearance and testing and my visit turned into a question and answer session.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2024

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2024

    They were very caring and attentive of my issue

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2024

    I had the greatest experience with Dr. Hwang she is my new PCP and this was the first time I met her. I found her very alert and awake active listening, icon contact and really asked a lot of questions about how I was feeling and when this illness started that I was seeing her about. She was very knowledgeable and open to sharing things which made me feel more comfortable to sharing other aspects that could contributed to my situation. I am so grateful to her for taking my symptoms seriously and then taking the Steps to carefully figure out what was going on with me. As a result, I was feeling 1000 times better after getting the medicine she prescribed and just taking two of 10 pills. She's a passionate healer with a wonderful bedside manner and I'm blessed to have her at As my PCP. I am confident that she can help me become healthier and live a better life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2024

    Dr Hwang was very nice, professional, and seemed to care. I had accidentally thought my appt was at 11:30, so I got there then. But when I got inside they said I had missed my appointment. They asked the doctor if she would see me anyway and she did. For that I was very thankful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2024

    Dr Hwang is very informative and genuinely shows concern for her patients

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2024

    The doctor answered my questions and made the requested referrals. Which she had prescribed a new blood glucose monitor as my heath plan does not cover the one touch version flex system.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2024

    Dr. Lina Hwang was very good, it was 1st Visit with the doctor she went over my history, and listen, I am very happy. She's my doctor.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2024

    Good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2024

    She seemed rushed, and I felt rushed out of there.