Lina Hwang
Lina Hwang

Lina Hwang, DO

Family Medicine OMT-Primary Care, Family Medicine

4.7 - 679 Ratings

Emory at Buford

3276 Buford Drive, Ste 100, Buford, GA 30519
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About

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Physician Group Practice
  • Emory Healthcare Network

Year Started Practicing

  • 2002

Locations

Emory at Buford

3276 Buford Drive
Ste 100
Buford, GA 30519

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 overall rating 679 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.7 Provider showed concern
4.7 Provider explained things clearly
4.7 Provider discussed treatment options
4.7 Provider included you in decisions
4.6 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-22

Surprisingly great experience, and I am hoping this continues.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-20

Doctor Hwang is excellent. She is patient. Takes her time, listens and communicates at a level that is comfortable for a patient. She dug in to my medical history and ordered thorough lab work.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-19

Dr Hwang is the best doctor I've ever had!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-17

Felt valued and all of my concerns were answered

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-17

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-13

She's great at patient inclusion

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-08

Considering I have minimal respect for many members of the medical community, Dr. Hwang has gained my confidence and admiration with her candor and concern for her patient(s), a trait many doctors should learn. Dr. Hwang is, indeed, an asset to the Emory medical staff.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-03

It is Dr. Hwang, she is the best physician I have been with in 8 years. Very good to excellent.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-18

She's the best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-17

Excellent dialogue with provider

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-30

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-29

Very perfect

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-28

My experience was good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-20

The attention received is pleasant, especially in Spanish

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-15

My wife was very impressed with Dr Hwang

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-09

The doctor was very attentive and paid attention to me and my concerns, which were serious, better than she ever has. She had been facing her treatment of my depletion of estrogen from a hysterectomy, complete hysterectomy, including my uterus from a study that had been made 20 years ago, and who is no longer thought to be accurate. She was taking me off of estrogen which I have been taking since my hysterectomy in 1983. When she learned that the study that she had based her treatment on for the last 20 years was no longer considered valid, she spent the weekend studying the correct and recommended treatments and treated me appropriately. I commend her for being able to change her diagnosis and treatment after 20 years of usage. She apologized to me, which was quite amazing. I do believe she is a very good position.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-09

Everyone and service was pleasant

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-07

Not warmI felt uncomfortable to shareEvery time she would ask me a question she had a look of are you telling the truth on her face. One of the concerns I had was in regard to a pain in my back. I left w/no resolution. I felt like her feathers were ruffled because I refused to take the vaccine and other shots offered. My original primary care left Emory and I got stuck with a random provider. I will never do this again ! I'm on the hunt for another primary care physician !

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-29

Dr. Lina Hwang's attentiveness to my Healthcare exhibited a genuine concern for my well-being.Her "bedside manner " approach is direct yet pleasant and professional, which I appreciate.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-17

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

Dr Hwang readily accepts my input.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-07

Unlike my first visit 6 months ago, she seemed quite rushed this time. I felt the pressure to move very quickly through my questions so she could get on to her next appointment. Even though I sent my questions and topics 2 weeks in advance, she did not proactively bring them up as the visit began. I had to work through them one by one and then she finally went back and dug out the message I had sent her. She mentioned that there might not be enough time to talk about all the topics.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-20

At Emory at Buford, they are all very friendly, respectful and they all do care about me . I'm the who's giving them a hard time!! ( joke,..Just want to make you smile)

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-15

One of the few members of the medical community that I RESPECT!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-31

Dr Lina Hwang is an excellent doctor.She listened & explained carefully about my care & concerns. She Is Very Professional, Compassionate, Thorough & doesn't rush out to the next patient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-30

Dr, Hwang is top notch

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-22

My experience was good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-21

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-14

I appreciated how Dr Hwang wants to help me as I try to proactively keep from getting diabetes.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-01

Listened closely and answered my questions thoroughly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-30

Awesome concern and very detailed care!!

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-29

Needed to discuss more on my weight lost

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-24

Dr. Whang is a very informed, intelligent, and caring physician. I was impressed with her. She took time to explain recent changes in my health and recommended change in my dietary plan. She is a great physician. She also cared to talk about my home and family environment safety.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-20

Dr Hwang is very good and I have recommended her to others.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-18

Like me, most of the people I know are very happy with their care provider; as I am.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-12

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-11

She referred me to a neurologist

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-05

Dr. Hwang is efficient and knowledgeable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-05

Dr Hwang was very patient. She answered all my questions. She had researched my medical records and was able to give me news that eased my mind.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-29

I had excellent experience during my visit. My Doctor was patient and discussed my health issues.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-19

I was just there for a wellness physical. I didn't have a lot of questions. But the Dr Whang was good about answering the questions I did have.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-26

Doctor, nurses and Front desk provided excellent service. Only had a problem when calling to schedule an appointment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-16

It was my first visit with Dr. Hwang. She Listened to my health issues, explained the benefits and side effects of the vaccines, mammograms, colonoscopy and Pap smear that I needed but let me made my own decision.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-13

She was a little fast. Needs to stop & listen more.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-11

Took time to listen and address My concerns

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-09

She listened to all my concerns and gave me a solution

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-09

My care provider always explained to me In detail what is happening pertaining to my diagnosis and any questions I have to ask. No bad experience I ever had since I have been visiting that facility.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-24

The doctor was thorough and all of my concerns were addressed

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-20

Dr. Wong is extremely thorough and sensitive to my needs and listens very well!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-19

Dr. Was very polite, yet empathetic to my concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-18

Excellent people skills!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-13

Lina Hwang, Do. She is make sure her patience, taking care. I appreciated, and thank you.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-13

All good

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-01

Didn't provide information about my problem of previous visit to ER. Doctor seems to be a holistic type doctor. Holistic methods do not work for me. I did not tell her because I didn't want to disrespect her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-28

Dr. Hwang is very thorough and covers everything in her notes concerning my healthcare

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-21

She listens!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-05

I had three separate issues, namely: a robotic heart bypass site from 3-weeks prior which needed Inspection, an Issue with a bacterial Infection on my lungs (both being Emory Issues) and a problem with vertigo (dizziness/nausea). All three Issues had been either Ignored or mis-diagnosed by my previous GP and why I needed a new one. This doctor seemed better able to serve my needs.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-01

Dr Hwang is always patient and strives to address all my issues with an excellent explanation and reason on how to resolve them

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-30

Dr. Hwang is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-27

My physician has earned my respect and admiration, which is hard to do.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-19

Excellent communication skills.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-17

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-04

I was in a lot of migraine pain and second day of new dentures. She listened as I rambled, had difficulty pronouncing my words as the denture and migraine played havoc with every effort to speak clearly. Dr Hwang was patient and understood my situation, thankfully.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-03

Very good about answering all questions and concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-02

She has been amazing since I started

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-01

Very happy to have moved my care to her

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-26

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-24

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-23

This is one physician that I trust implicitly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-21

Very good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-20

Dr. Lina Hwang offers the the quality of care any patient would hope to receive during their appointment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-19

Dr. Hwang was very good in all areas!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-05

Excellent very good service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-21

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-05

Great

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-31

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-31

The Dr was very professional, caring, thorough and communicative. I will recommend her to anyone looking for a good Dr.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-25

The care was good but still too much focus on entering data in the application. I still have some doubt about how much my concerns were addressed. For instance, my blood pressure was elevated but there was no conversation about this. The carbon dioxide level in my blood was high but no conversation about this.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-24

The doctor is excellent and very caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-16

Extremely Good!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-13

Dr Hwang is a very efficient, capable and well-informed Physician. She is very good at what she does. Provides wonderful care couple of times she has treated me. I am impressed with her care and capabilities to understand patient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-07

The doctor was very attentive as usual and her assistant.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-07

As usual I was treated with utmost respect and all my concerns were addressed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-03

Excellent questions, explanations and notes.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-18

Dr Hwang carefully goes through each part of my care and prescription by prescription change or modification.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-09

Good experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-03

Dr Hwang gave me such attention I am happy to remain an Emory patient

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-28

My pcp definitely makes me feel like a partner in my healthcare.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-28

Dr. Hwang was pleasant, professional, and explained everything very well and clearly.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-27

Exceptional discussions about my health and treatments

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-19

Dr. Hwang listens closely and is very open to discussion.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-10

An involved physician! Profession a, empathetic, concerned, and communicates with the patient In a personal manner as opposed to one of arrogance.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-08

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-01

Dr. HWANG WAS SO VERY PROFESSIONAL AND ANSWERING ALL MY QUESTIONS. I LOVE HER.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-22

The Buford Clinic has definitely improved considerably over the past year and the new providers are great!

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-21

Good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-20

Very good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-19

Dr Hwang was very caring and concerning about my health. She listened gave suggestions And was very passionate. The long wait for my appointment was worth it with Doctor Hwang.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-19

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-18

This was my initial encounter with Dr Hwang. I found her to be professional, business-like, & not in a hurry.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-17

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-14

Dr. Hwang discussed the medications I have been prescribed by another doctor. Decision to keep the same ones.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-10

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-08

Dr. Lina covered most of the issues I was concerned with but I forgot to tell her about my insomnia. But she quickly worked out a care plan 2 get me back in a good place

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-27

Very upfront

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-26

Dr Hwang is a great addition to Emory

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-25

Liked the Doctor better this app. Than last appointment

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-20

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-16

The doctor is very kindly to explain everything my concern.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-13

Dr. Hwang is great. The assistant nurse need to give us a little friendly smile and that will make our day. Thank you.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-09

Dr Was very professional and took time with me.answered all my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-08

Dr. Hwang did an outstanding job.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-01

Always listens carefully to my concerns

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

Dr Hwang was very attentive to my concerns

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

Dr. Lina Hwang was extremely helpful.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

First time seeing her so have to get to know her

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-05

Too much emphasis on completing software requirements.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-02

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-26

Dr. Hwang accurately responded to the serious condition I had and directed me to the ER. I was hospitalized the same day from the ER.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-26

Dr. Hwang spent a lot of time with me and listened. She addressed all of my concerns and answered all of my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-25

Dr. Lina Hwang is an exemplary doctor. So everyone that's acquainted with her are excellent. (The receptionist, the nurses, the one that takes the blood, the secretary)

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-18

This was my first appointment with Dr Hwang .She was very professional and easy to talk to.I was impressed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-15

I liked the doctor very much.

Credentials

Education

  • Residency: Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, Family Medicine, 2002
  • Residency: St. John's Episcopal Hospital, Family Medicine, 2001
  • Internship: St John's Episcopal Hospital, Family Medicine, 2000
  • Medical Education: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1999
  • Medical Education: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO, 1999

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine/OMT, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2002