About John Kwon, MD

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Locations

Foot & Ankle Service
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 3F
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-9338

Mass General/Newton-Wellesley Foot & Ankle Center
52 Second Ave.
Blue Building, Suite 1150, First Floor
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 617-724-9338

Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care
104 Endicott Street
Lower level
Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: 617-724-9338
Fax: 781-487-4003

Medical Education

  • MD, New York Medical College
  • Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Fellowship, Mercy Medical Center

American Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Research

Dr. Kwon's research endeavors have focused on the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle fractures and other traumatic injuries. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed works and multiple book chapters on the topic.

Publications

  • Select publications:

    • Agarwal-Harding KJ, Kapadia A, Banza LN, Chawinga M, Mkandawire N, Kwon JY. Improving Management of Adult Ankle Fractures in Malawi: An Assessment of Providers' Knowledge and Treatment Strategies. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2021 Feb 17;103(4):326-334. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.20.00660. PMID: 33369982.
    • Kwon JY, Gitajn IL, Walton P, Miller TJ, Appleton P, Rodriguez EK. A cadaver study revisiting the original methodology of Lauge-Hansen and a commentary on modern usage. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015 Apr 1;97(7):604-9. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.N.00970. PMID: 25834086.
    • Gitajn IL, Abousayed M, Toussaint RJ, Ting B, Jin J, Kwon JY. Anatomic Alignment and Integrity of the Sustentaculum Tali in Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures: Is the Sustentaculum Tali Truly Constant? J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Jun 18;96(12):1000-1005. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.M.00330. PMID: 24951735.
    • Toussaint RJ, Lin D, Ehrlichman LK, Ellington JK, Strasser N, Kwon JY. Peroneal tendon displacement accompanying intra-articular calcaneal fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Feb 19;96(4):310-5. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.L.01378. PMID: 24553887.

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.8out of 5(250 Ratings, 83 Comments)

May 2025

Dr Kwon provided excellent care


May 2025

Dr. Kwon is simply amazing! I can't say enough good things about him.


May 2025

Wonder Dr Kwon, [redacted] PA, along w/ medical assistants to people who fitted me for a hoot. Thank you to all 1,000,000 percent patient care ?


May 2025

Dr. Kwon and his team were exceptional. He is clearly a brilliant surgeon but also kind and compassionate. I feel like I can trust him completely with my complex care and upcoming major surgery.


May 2025

It's a great experience for us. I'm [redacted] speaking and right from getting an appointment till especially such a busy doctor, highly qualified doctor, listening to us patiently and understanding that and suggesting the most optimal way to address it in a timely manner. [redacted] it's a great experience for us. Thank you.


May 2025

This team did a wonderful job working on my ankle. I couldn't believe happier with this team and the results.


May 2025

Very thorough and thoughtful and caring.


April 2025

Prompt, thoughtful, clear. Well worth the 2-1/2 drive from Maine


April 2025

He cited evidence-based treatment recommendations in a calm pleasant manner.


April 2025

Excellent

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