Brian Hwang, MD - Neurosurgery, Laguna Hills CA

Dr. Brian Hwang is the best of the best. He is the highest quality surgeon that is out there and is the reason I am walking again. He performed a laminectomy/discectomy on me and kept it minimally invasive.

He spent more time with me and my family answering our questions and guiding us through the process than nurses and doctors.

I was 100% confident in his ability, not only because of his qualifications, depth of experience, training, and skill set but also because of his character and sincerity for his care of his patient—me.

After the surgery was over he spent time with me and my family checking in on me and has been quick to respond to any questions and concerns I have expressed via our digital communication.

Not only am I pain free after being unable to walk and in excruciating pain 24/7 l, but I am healthily on a recovery road back to surfing, rock climbing, and mountain biking. So much progress has been made within only a couple weeks of surgery.

Just as I write this Brian has sent me a message, a clear sign of true patient care.

There is no way I can express the quality of care you will receive from Dr. Hwang let alone his warm and authentic presence.

Where do you begin to thank someone for saving your life? It has been a little over a year since Dr Brian Hwang performed my emergency craniotomy to remove a brain tumor found just hours before.

Dr Hwang truly cares about his patients and caregivers. He helped my family navigate the enormity of my sudden condition and diagnosis. His bedside manner is superb exhibiting patience, calmness & honesty.

I remember waking up the next morning from surgery and when nurses or staff asked who my surgeon was, the reply of Dr Hwang was always met with “he’s the best! ”. I’m grateful to have fallen in to the hands of this superior neurosurgeon. His added distinction as a Green Beret combat medic is the cherry on top of an impressive and dedicated duty to medicine and his patients. I’m doing well and owe so much of my current health to Dr Hwang. Thank you!

DR HWANG is a Genius
read about his education training and Life Accomplishments I will guarantee you you will be impressed

Dr. Hwang is incredible. Took the time to explain everything, and gave me a sense of hope. Thank you.

Dr. Hwang is an incredible physician. He is kind, empathetic, and generously giving of his time (not to mention his very impressive résumé.) My mom had severe head pain and Dr. Hwang was her last and only option to get relief. Dr. Hwang and his staff worked diligently to get my mom approved, through her insurance company, for the occipital nerve stimulator trial to see if it would assist her with pain relief. The outpatient trial surgery was scheduled expeditiously. In pre op Dr. Hwang explained everything to my mom and I in regards to the procedure, post op expectations, and how we would proceed if it was a success. Dr. Hwang and his staff are available whenever you have a question or concern and Dr. Hwang actually cares how his patients are doing. The trial procedure was a success and my mom has since had the permanent occipital nerve stimulator surgically implanted. My mom was at a breaking point prior to the surgery due to the severe pain she was living with on a daily basis, and the occipital nerve stimulator has given her a new lease on life. As soon as the stimulator was turned on postoperatively her pain was decreased by 80% and her entire demeanor changed. We will forever be grateful and indebted to Dr. Hwang for his care, compassion, and the ability to change peoples lives overnight in a positive direction.

Dr Hwang is wonderful! Not only is he caring, compassionate and extremely qualified he is also a gifted surgeon. I can go on and on about how truly helpful he is to those of us who suffer severe pain with no relief to be found. Dr Hwang goes beyond just “fixing “ the problem surgically he helps with the emotional and life changing problems associated with severe spinal and neurological conditions.

Dr. Brian Hwang has been an absolute god send for me. I have been dealing with chronic migraines and trigeminal neuralgia for years. I have never had surgery before or even stayed in a hospital, but Dr. Hwang made me feel so comfortable and has taken away my pain. I am forever grateful for him and his team. Dr. Hwang is compassionate and caring beyond what I expected.
He advocated for me when I needed it and went above and beyond before and after surgery. I feel like I owe my life to him, as I am able to function now without the chronic pain. Thank you Dr. Hwang and your team for making me feel human again and pain free!

Dr. Brian performed emergency surgery on my brain, it was a successful operation with a quick recovery, Dr. Brian is respectful, kind, professional and passionate about his work. He treated us like we were his own family.
I will always be grateful to him for what he did for me, he saved my life, he changed my life, thank you Dr. Brian forever.

The only reason Dr. Hwang gets just five stars is because ten isn't provided as an option. The absolute best Dr. Of any I've encountered in any specialty. If Dr. Hwang moved somewhere else, I would fly to wherever he was to receive treatment from him.

Dr Hwang gave my dad a second chance to life! He saved my dad from what was the worst day of our lives! My dad had an unexpected brain bleed. My 75-year-old healthy dad was declining fast and needed emergency surgery. He was transferred from the emergency room in Fountain Valley/Huntington Beach to saddleback Memorial where Doctor Hwang was thankfully there to help my dad! My dad was in such bad shape the chance of him surviving was slim. I was not prepared to lose my dad so quickly, dr Hwang took us to a room to explain how severe he was and gave us two options. I was lost with the decision. I looked at him helplessly and asked, what would you do if this was your dad. He said, I would give me a shot, so he rushed him back and performed emergency surgery! 7 days in ICU, in an induced coma my dad opened his eyes and asked what happened to me. With time to heal my dad has full quality of life back! Dr says he is the miracle man, NO dr Hwang is the miracle man. Best surgeon out there! He is honestly such a wonderful person, extremely knowledgeable who really cares! Update on my dad, dr Hwang suggested a procedure so my dad never has to be on blood thinners again because he has Afib and it was successful! I will forever be grateful for this man! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving my dad!

With love and respect
Rainier Family

Dr. Hwang is a truly exceptional surgeon and human. He is thorough and thoughtful in reviewing symptoms and developing a treatment plan. He took a chance on my 81-year-old mom and relieved her excruciating pain. I have high standards when choosing a physician and Dr. Hwang exceeded my expectations in every way possible. I am tremendously grateful to him and his entire team.

Just concluded an initial visit with Dr. Hwang moments ago! Hadn't read the 'from the owner' profile on here previously. Can enthusiastically say, the impression I was left with completely meshes with the super impressive credentials stated! Certainly the manner he employs, of what really appears to be authentic humility; is also met with excellence from everyone else involved in his staff!

September 29,2024
Dr. Brian Whang:
Orange County Medical Center

I want to personally thank you for caring and performing surgery on my wife Debbie Bolanos. As you know, she suffered a horrific horse riding accident that almost took her life.
She had brain surgery and a section of her skull was removed to control the bleeding and swelling. Approximately three months later, you were assigned as our Neurosurgeon to re attach her skull and design a medical plan to aide in her recovery
From our initial meeting with you gave us the impression you were a doctor who was passionate about his work and truly cared for his patients. We weren’t wrong. We admire your work ethic and expertise. You are the epitome of what all people in the medical field should be!
I want to thank you for being so thorough when you discussed each step of the surgery process. You answered questions, which calmed the nerves, and the extra time you took out of your busy schedule was appreciated.
Your exceptional skills made what was likely a problematic surgery go smoothly. Thank you for being on top of your game and making the procedure a success!
Surgery is one of the scariest things a patient can experience. Your efforts to make the process as calm as possible are appreciated.
My wife Debbie is now on her way to recovery and I strongly believe you were a major part in the healing process
Thank you for all of your time and hard work!
* Thanks to your efforts, the surgery went better than expected. No one could have asked for a better doctor. Thank you!

Danny Bolanosl

The entire experience that myself as a patient, my partner Tamara, and both of my sons had with Dr Hwang during my brain procedure and stay at Mission Hospital helped us be informed and aware through the entire process …. We are blessed and grateful ….

Don't let anyone else but this brilliant man do your or your loved one's surgery. His outcomes are exceptional. #teamthane

I rarely write reviews but read them all the time. My hope is that another family will read this review and find comfort and peace knowing they or and their family members are in the best care under Dr. Brian Hwang and his team. I am in the medical field and have access to a lot of wonderful doctors where I live but we were on vacation when my son fractured his C5 and 6 with a spinal cord damage. We feel very blessed to have crossed paths with Dr Hwang. First and foremost his knowledge and wisdom with his injury were great. His precision during surgery even if it took longer was comforting and his beside manner was like no other surgeon I have ever met. He never let us give up hope even while he had to be realistic. We are only a month out of my son’s surgery and see improvements everyday! My son continues to have the most positive attitude and I fully believe this stems from Dr Hwang setting the tone from the beginning. Dr. Hwang told us it was an honor to help my son but it was our honor to have him as a surgeon.

My release from the ER included a suggested referral to Dr Hwang. His diagnosis resulted in the surgical procedure that ultimately corrected my severe, spinal and leg pain. During the course of my difficult recovery, Dr. Hwang was an unwavering source of support. I was always heartened by his availability to me and his sincere concern. I feel most fortunate that the choice recommended by the ER was perfect for me. Thank you for everything, Dr. Hwang—you are the BEST!

Now that I'm writing this review I have tears in my eyes, it's all because of miracle hands that Dr. Brian hwang have.not only because he is extremely knowledgebe and experienced in neurological field, but he saved my husband’s life. Before surgery he didn't have ability to focus and walk with balance, and he had several headaches, after surgery my husband came back to life again. It's all because of Dr. Brian hwang. God bless him and his team as they are walking angels

I just had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Hwang this weekend in the unfortunate scenario I needed emergency back/spinal surgery at Mission Hospital Emergency Room. Dr. Hwang provides emergency support to the local hospitals in addition to his full time practice in his off time. After nearly 4 months of failed treatments and options from multiple other doctors I was finally given relief from debilitating pain. Dr. Hwang consulting me on all options, performed the surgery, made visits to the hospital to see me and follow up in person and has continued to check in on me to monitor me progress and recovery. He has been the shining light in a terrible life occurrence. I could not recommend this doctor and his team more!

Dr Hwang saved my dad! Very helpful and professional in performing a surgery on my dad’s brain. We are very grateful to have him as our doctor