Loris Hwang, M.D. (she/her)

  • Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Health, School of Medicine

Biography

I am a family medicine doctor who treats adolescent and young adult patients, particularly concerning reproductive health concerns, menstrual symptoms and contraception.

Some treatments I offer my patients include IUD and Nexplanon procedures (placement and removal), routine screenings and pap smear testing.

Adolescents and young adults are my favorite people to talk to! I enjoy hearing my patients share their life experiences and viewpoints, and I value their honesty. I appreciate the chance to understand their health concerns and work with them to support their health and well-being.

I worked as a general pediatrician in Seattle for six years, and my experience at the Seattle Public Health Teen Clinic inspired me to specialize in adolescent and young adult medicine. After completing a fellowship at UCSF, I served on the faculty there for eight years. Then, I joined UCLA as a faculty member and became the Director of Adolescent and Young Adult Reproductive Health for another eight years. I am very excited to return to the Pacific Northwest!

When I’m not working, I like to see family and friends, attend orchestra performances, go outside and try to calm our barking dog.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1994, Wake Forest University, Bowman Gray School of Medicine
    • M.S., 1990, Stanford University
    • B.S., 1990, Stanford University
  • Residency

    • Pediatrics, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Medical Center, 1994-1997
  • Fellowship

    • Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine (Clinical and T32 Research), University of California, San Francisco, UCSF Medical Center, 2003-2007
  • Certifications

    • Adolescent Medicine Subspecialty Certification, 2008
    • American Board of Pediatrics, 1998

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
  • North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Publications

Publications