32 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Hwu, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Hwu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatric Endocrinology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatrics | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Hwu board certified as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Hwu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Hwu speak?
Dr. Hwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Hwu typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Hwu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hwu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- PWS
- Genetic obesity syndrome
- Developmental delay syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8711: Prader-Willi syndrome
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Hyperglycemia
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Hwu typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Hwu may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Hwu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hwu accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Hwu's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Hwu's office located?
What is Dr. Hwu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184704447.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hwu