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Brain/Spine TumorsAs a fellowship-trained neurosurgical oncologist, I am excited to be a part of the expansion at St. Luke’s Brain and Spine Tumor Center. I have been devoted to treating patients with brain tumors since I was a medical student, completing research fellowships in laboratories dedicated to developing more therapeutic options for patients with glioblastoma. Through my research experience at the National Institutes of Health and clinical fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I have become even more dedicated and passionate about caring for patients with complex neurosurgical issues.
I obtained my medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. Subsequently, I completed my residency training in neurosurgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Then I completed a fellowship in neurosurgical oncology, in both brain and spine, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. I was fortunate to have trained at world-renowned and high-volume centers, where I feel confident in my depth of knowledge in managing a wide spectrum of neurosurgical conditions including brain tumors, spinal tumors, degenerative spine diseases, epilepsy, and neurotrauma.
During residency and fellowship, I was also involved with developing protocols to incorporate new technologies in neurosurgery, such as laser ablation for treatment of brain lesions as well as brachytherapy for local disease control of brain tumors. I have always enjoyed operating on both the brain and the spine, and I look forward to helping patients with any neurosurgical needs.
school Education
Medical School
- UT Southwestern Medical Center (Allied Health), 2013
Residency
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2013 - 2020
Fellowship
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 2020 - 2021
Fellowship
- National Institutes of Health, 2017 - 2019
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“Dr. Lee is one of the best doctors I've ever came in contact with. She explained everything about my condition where I can understand completely and gave me sound advice wonderful referrals and a time span to look forward to. She's the best.”
June 29, 2025
“Dr. Lee and her team are amazing. They provided excellent care and support through a difficult medical issue.”
June 9, 2025
“Dr Hwang had all of my information before the visit and was able to explain a plan going forward and answer all of your questions questions. She really put me at ease and has a wonderful "bedside manner". I feel very comfortable with her as my treating physician”
June 9, 2025
“Dr. Hwang is always pleasant and encouraging, she shows great care for my well being.”
June 9, 2025
“The whole service was excellent Thank you !!”
June 7, 2025
“The doctor was very helpful answering all my questions and even making sure I understood what was happening”
May 20, 2025
“Very good”
May 4, 2025
“I always get the feeling that Dr. Hwang really cares about me.”
May 4, 2025
“They answered my questions and very polite”
May 2, 2025
“Dr Hwang was amazing in how she explained my condition and how she would operate and some of the possible complications.”
April 19, 2025
“Dr Hwang is amazing! She is the absolute best.”
March 13, 2025
“Very good she was very informative”
December 14, 2024
“The doctor LEE HWANG was very thorough ,easy to talk to and down to earth while being extremely professional”
November 10, 2024
“Dr. Hwang quite literally saved my life and continues to care for me. She respects me and always answers my questions with knowledge & care.”
October 23, 2024
“Doctor Whang was very engaging very knowledgeable and put our fears and”
October 19, 2024
“This appointment was over two months ago, and yet I vividly recall Dr. Hwang's sincere concern for my well being. She is an outstanding surgeon and an inspiring caregiver.”
October 2, 2024
5.0 RATING
“Very informed on my issues”
July 21, 2025