Dr. John Kwon prides himself on delivering world-class, compassionate care to his patients. He enjoys his work advancing the field of foot and ankle surgery as a clinician-scientist and teaching the next generation of physician-trainees.
Dr. Kwon earned his BA in biology from Wesleyan University and obtained his medical degree at New York Medical College. After performing a surgical internship at Massachusetts General Hospital, he completed the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, training at Harvard-affiliated hospitals including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Dr. Kwon then completed a foot and ankle fellowship in Baltimore, Maryland at Mercy Medical Center, as well as receiving additional training in Ilizarov external fixation techniques in Portland, Oregon. After fellowship, he returned to Mass General and was on-staff for several years before assuming the position of division chief at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He returned back to Mass General in 2021 where he serves as the Division Chief of Foot & Ankle Surgery.
Dr. Kwon has varied clinical interests including sports-related injuries, arthritis, deformity correction, total ankle replacement, cartilage, ligament and tendon disorders and trauma. He is an internationally-recognized expert on the treatment of foot and ankle fractures and other traumatic injuries to the lower extremity.
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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
American Board Certifications
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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.
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Dr. Kwon answered and explained everything he was very caring had all the knowledge about my injury and [redacted] was great he took notes for me and when I email him he always answers all my questions. Thank you [redacted]
Dr. Kwon was very knowledgeable. He spent time looking at the imaging, and has a very nice and friendly bedside manner. He makes you feel comfortable and explains things clearly
Excellent experience- Dr.Kwon had informed himself of the relevant medical history , communicated his opinion and recommendations in a clear and caring manner.
I had to wait over an hour to get my x-ray done before I could see the doctor, even though I had arrived early.
I saw [redacted] the PA 1st, he took my history, had reviewed my paperwork and was prepared for my visit. He updated Dr Kwon before he came in and he too was prepared for my visit. I have a very complicated ankle injury having had 7 previous surgeries in the last year and 3 month. Dr Kwon was thorough, listened and explained different options and ... Read More
On my initial encounter with Dr. John Kwon, I found him to be warm, very familiar with my situation, compassionate, thoughtful, kind, and I left his office feeling 100% confident in his abilities to operate on me.
Excellent waiting for appointment call for surgery.
I believe that my care was handled very professionally and my provider was very knowledgeable and I will be going back to him to inquire about possible correction of my issue.
He checked all the boxes
Dr. Kwon was extremely impressive, very respectful and insightful. I came away with a much better sense for my situation and next steps. And I will definitely come back to him when I need help again.