About Young-Min Kwon, MD, PhD

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Locations

Hip & Knee Replacement Service
55 Fruit Street
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 3B
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-643-7436

Medical Education

  • PhD, University of Oxford - Wadham College
  • MD, University of Sydney School of Public Health
  • Residency, Concord Hospital
  • Residency, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
  • Fellowship, Balgrist Hospital
  • Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital

American Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Research

Dr. Kwon is dedicated to investigating orthopaedic problems and finding solutions that achieve the best outcome for his patients. He has more than 180 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Kwon's expertise in hip and knee replacements is recognized with invited presentations at national and international scientific meetings. For Dr. Kwon's research investigating adverse reactions in metal-on-metal joint replacements, he has received the Kappa Delta Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Since their inception in 1947, the Kappa Delta Awards are bestowed by the Academy for outstanding research in orthopaedic surgery that is of the highest significance and impact. Additionally, Dr. Kwon was awarded the prestigious John Charnley Award from The Hip Society.

You can read more about Dr. Kwon's Kappa Delta Award at Aches & Joints, the AAOS website and the Harvard Gazette. Dr. Kwon has also been featured in the New York Times, on NPR and with the  AAOS.

Dr. Kwon is the Director of the Bioengineering Laboratory as well as the Mass General Center for Metal-on-Metal Hip & Tribocorrosion Evaluation & Treatment.

Publications

  • Select Publications:

    • Kwon YM, Fehring TK, Lombardi AV, Barnes CL, Cabanela ME, Jacobs JJ. Risk stratification algorithm for management of patients with dual modular taper total hip arthroplasty: consensus statement of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Hip Society. J Arthroplasty. 2014 Nov;29(11):2060-4.
    • Kwon YM, Lombardi AV, Jacobs JJ, Fehring TK, Lewis CG, Cabanela ME. Risk Stratification Algorithm for Management of Patients with Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty: Consensus Statement of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and The Hip Society. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Jan 1;96:e4(1-6).
    • Dimitriou D, Tsai TY, Li JS, Nam KW, Park KK, Kwon YM. In vivo kinematic evaluation of Total Hip Arthroplasty during stair climbing. J Orthop Res 2015;33(7):1087-93.
    • Tsai TY, Dimitriou D, Li JS, Kwon YM. Does haptic-robot assisted total hip arthroplasty better restore native acetabular and femoral anatomy? Int J Med Robot 2016;12(2):288-295.
    • Tsai TY, Dimitriou D, Liow MH, Rubash HE, Li G, Kwon YM. 3D Imaging Analysis of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Evaluated in Standing Position: Component Alignment and In-Vivo Articular Contact. J Arthroplasty 2016 May;31(5):1096-101.
    • Liow MH, Tsai TY, Dimitriou D, Li G, Kwon YM. Does 3-dimensional in vivo component rotation affect clinical outcomes in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty? J Arthroplasty 2016;31(10):2167-2172.

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.7out of 5(365 Ratings, 127 Comments)

January 2025

Dr. Kwon and his staff are phenomenal, thank you!


January 2025

My overall experience was very positive. Dr. Kwon performed a total hip replacement in [redacted] and my pre surgical, surgical and post surgical encounters with Dr. K and his team have been very positive. I have and will continue to recommend him to others requiring orthopedic surgery as he was recommended to me by not one but two other patients.


January 2025

He comes highly recommended.


January 2025

Explained the scheduled procedure clearly and patient in answering questions.


January 2025

He is very professional and confident.


January 2025

Good provider, [redacted]


January 2025

Dr Kwon is exceptional in every way. Not only is he a skilled surgeon, but he takes the time with you so that you understand everything, and that all your questions are answered. He is caring and considerate, and an absolutely extraordinary doctor. I had metal on metal surgery for my hip over 20 years ago, and had been looking for years for ... Read More


January 2025

He is excellent


December 2024

Dr. Kwon was recommended to me by Dr. [redacted]. I was very glad to meet him and to receive her recommendation for my hip replacement surgery. He seems to be an excellent fit for me and I'm happy to be in his capable hands. Thank you.


December 2024

Yes, Dr. Kwon was very, very good. The nurses were good. The service was good. It's the best I've ever seen. Mass General is quite a place. I'm looking forward to go back and have my knee done. I just have to lose 20 pounds and I can go back. Call and go back. Dr. Kwon is a gentleman and he's a very nice man. And the nurses were polite and they ... Read More

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