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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This team did a wonderful job working on my ankle. I couldn't believe happier with this team and the results.
Very thorough and thoughtful and caring.
Prompt, thoughtful, clear. Well worth the 2-1/2 drive from Maine
He cited evidence-based treatment recommendations in a calm pleasant manner.
Excellent
The care provider is very respectful and receptive to patients, particularly me. He listens intently and makes recommendations based on his expertise, your overall x-ray and past history of your surgical procedures. He will explain x-rays, like no arthritis, everything looks fine, blah, blah. That's all I have to say. Good, support, efficient, ... Read More
Dr. Kwon was able to explain my fracture so I understood what I needed to do to heal.
Excellent listener, expedient care but with compassion and empathy
In spite of Dr K being behind due to an emergency, I never felt he was rushing. Looking forward to to getting my ankle issue resolved and he is the man!
Dr Kwon is an excellent doctor. He always explains everything to me with a friendly manner. I felt much better about my foot after my visit with him.