Dr. Peter Hwang
Dr. Peter Hwang is an ENT specialist in Palo Alto, California, known for sinus and skull base surgery.
Dr. Peter Hwang is an ENT specialist practicing in Stanford (Palo Alto area), California. He is known for endoscopic sinus surgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.
Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs.
About Dr. Peter Hwang
- Full Name: Peter H. Hwang, MD
- Credentials: MD
- Specialty: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Subspecialty: Rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery
- Current Role: Vice Chair, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (2018 to present); leads Stanford Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery since 2005
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Gender: Male (as listed on MediFind)
- New Patients: Not publicly confirmed
- Telehealth: Not publicly confirmed
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Address and Contact
Stanford Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Address: 801 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA 94305
- Phone: (650) 723-5281
Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.
Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Endoscopic skull base surgery
- Sinonasal and skull base tumors
- Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
- Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)
- Septoplasty and turbinate surgery
Education and Training
- Undergraduate: Stanford University
- Medical School: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, 1991
- Internship: UCSF General Surgery, 1992
- Residency: UCSF Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 1996
- Fellowship: Rhinology, University of Pennsylvania, 1997
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Board Certification: Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology, 1997
- License: Otolaryngology, California (as listed on MediFind)
- Hospital Affiliation: Stanford Health Care
- Academic Appointments: Professor, Otolaryngology; Professor by courtesy, Neurosurgery, Stanford University
- Past Appointment: Director of Rhinology, Oregon Health and Science University
Insurance
Plans shown on MediFind for Dr. Peter Hwang (verified September 30, 2026). The list shown there may be partial.
- Aetna (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
- Anthem (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
Insurance participation varies by location and plan type and can change. Confirm coverage with the practice or your insurer before booking.
Fees
Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.
Professional Information
- Past President, American Rhinologic Society, after more than a decade in its leadership
- Associate Editor, International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology, and World Journal of Otolaryngology
- Co-editor of Rhinology: Diseases of the Nose, Sinuses, and Skull Base, winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award for Scientific and Technical Book of the Year
- Trains fellows through the Stanford Fellowship in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
- Research on skull base surgery outcomes, sinus medical devices and topical therapies for chronic rhinosinusitis
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Verification
Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Peter Hwang known for?
Dr. Peter Hwang is known for endoscopic sinus surgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.
Where does Dr. Peter Hwang practice?
He practices at Stanford Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 801 Welch Rd, Stanford, California, with Stanford Health Care.
How can I book with Dr. Peter Hwang?
Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location and availability before you visit.
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