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(245 Ratings, 92 Comments)

February 2025

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]


January 2025

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


January 2025

Excellent experience- Dr.Kwon had informed himself of the relevant medical history , communicated his opinion and recommendations in a clear and caring manner.


January 2025

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.


January 2025

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


January 2025

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.


January 2025

Excellent waiting for appointment call for surgery.


January 2025

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.


January 2025

He checked all the boxes


January 2025

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.

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