Dr. Christina Hwang is an attending physician in the Division of General Pediatrics at Maimonides Children's Hospital. She loves working with children of all ages and their families, and takes a collaborative, family-centered approach to medical care. Dr. Hwang earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, with a minor in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating summa cum laude. She received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency in the Social Pediatrics program at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore, where she also served as chief resident. Her interests include behavioral health integration in primary care, community health, and advocacy on a wide range of issues related to child and family well-being.
Areas of Expertise
General Pediatrics
Pediatric Primary Care
Conditions Treated
Preventative Health Care
Routine Well Care
Newborn Care
Ex-Premature (NICU Discharge) Babies
Adolescent Medicine
Mental Health Conditions
Treatments
Sore Throat
Colds
Ear Infections
Asthma
Obesity
Pneumonia
Urinary Tract Infections
Routine Vaccinations
Insurance
Aetna
Affinity Health Plan
Cigna
EmblemHealth
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Fidelis
HealthFirst
Hotel Trades
MagnaCare
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlusHealth
Oxford
Tricare
United Healthcare
VNS Choice
Wellcare
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