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John Y Kwon

John Y Kwon, MD

Orthopedic SurgeryFoot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About John Y Kwon

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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Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Service
  2. Massachusetts General Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Service
    • 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 1150, Waltham, MA 02451
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  3. Massachusetts General Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Service
    • 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 3F, Boston, MA 02114
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  4. Massachusetts General Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Mercy Medical Center, Foot & Ankle Surgery, 2010
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009
  • Medical Education: New York Medical College, 2004

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

249 ratings, 95 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    I felt confident in the advice given for my Foot and ankle, which resulted in the recommendation that I'll take some other steps in an attempt to alleviate my condition before I commit to surgery. It was a relief and I feel comfortable with the outcome.

  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    He was clear explaining the concern and offering resolution

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Hi, my name is [redacted] and I had Dr. John Kwon with me. He was incredible. Not only is he to the point direct, but he's kind. He waits for the patient, me, to ask questions, answers all of my questions and didn't feel like he was rushing out. He also was very exhausted with answers just like me because I'm someone who likes to know a lot before getting surgery and he was so kind to me as well as to the student shadowing him. He's an incredible doctor.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Yes, this is [redacted], a patient of Dr. Kwon's. I just wanted to say that he has been extremely informative and always engaging, listens very carefully, explains everything very clearly to me as well. So, yeah, that's it.

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    It was an excellent experience.

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr Kwon and his team are exceptional. The best of the best. Warm caring professionals with amazing expertise. I highly recommend this surgeon and practice.

  • Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Dr Kwon and his PA [redacted] were helpful in understanding the issues i was having.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    This provider is kind and listens carefully. He explained my options and the risks and benefits of both. I am very impressed with his calm and caring demeanor.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Dr Kwon and his team were exceedingly helpful and kind. I am so appreciative of the care I received from them. Thank you again!!

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Dr. Kwon embodies every positive attribute that one should expect from a health care provider.

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Excellent and knowledgeable physician. He conveyed his analysis and intended care plan clearly. I am appreciative of his time and knowledge.

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    DR Kwon, Was kind and considerate of my needs. He explained the injury so i could understand it. He is extremely knowable in his field. Thank You

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Great!

  • Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Very nice, very detailed and made sure I understood what he was saying

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    They were all wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr Kwon was very professional kind and knowledgeable so was his Phy assistant

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Seemed rushed, he was nice to speak with but had incorrect information about prior testing I had done and in his after visit notes he summarized things I had said incorrectly which made me feel like he had not listened to what I had to say

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    This doctor explained things so understand my treatment options

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    He was efficient and thorough

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I'm actually don't remember the titles of the other people in the room. The first person I believe was either a PA or resident. He did all the questions and investigations of my feet and history. Dr. Kwon came in later with two other people. He reviewed my X-rays and asked quite a few questions. Another person was recording everything. Dr. Kwon gave me the treatment protocol and future date to check in on progress. I think my own expectations of fixing my foot probably has clouded my memory a bit. I was hoping to finally have my foot fixed after 6-8 months of misery, and it appears I just have to trust the processes for the next 6 weeks. Everyone was professional and respectful. I hope this works!

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    I had an amazing experience with Doctor Kwon and his assistance they were all very friendly very knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Dr. Kwon is wonderful. He's very attentive, explains everything clearly, and the other staff in the office were wonderful as well. I really appreciated their care. My first couple of answers to this questionnaire were wrong because I jumped the gun and didn't really listen to the rating response. So please take those first couple answers with a grain of salt. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    I cannot say enough great things about Dr Kwon and his staff. [redacted] In fact my mom wouldn't be walking if it wasn't for Dr Kwon and his team. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Great doc. Efficient and helpful

  • Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    Excellent care by staff and doctor. It took almost a week for response from patient gateway appointment request and I left several message with the office requesting appointment via phone.

  • Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    Dr Kwon and his PA [redacted] were excellent during my entire 9 months of care. I would recommend the service to anyone who has a foot or ankle problem.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Professional

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Excellent assessment and plan

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Thank you very much. May God bless you and your hands.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr Kwon is very knowledgeable about my situation, as he preformed surgery on me 13 yrs ago. I must say he is an¨ unbearable surgeon. The best I have ever had in my [redacted] yrs. [redacted] Simple put. A genuis surgeon.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    He explained everything in a way I understood. He is very nice and has a gentle, caring and kind bedside manner.

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    He's the best doctor that I have seen in Mass General that I can say for my problems. Okay, that's it. That's all I have to say.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Excellent Doctor! Very patient, explained everything and was very knowledgeable and comforting.

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Extremely though with my visit...planning for surgery... Thank you Doctor Kwon, [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Dr Kwon and his PA [redacted] are very caring and listen to everything I have to say.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Hi, I had an exceptional experience with Dr. Kwon. I was seen right away. I think I called at maybe 10:45 and was given an appointment with just in a few hours. There was a bit of a wait, but I was seen by so many members of this care team and everyone that I saw from the person who removed my splint to the person who told me what was happening next and taking my history to the x-ray tech to the physician assistant to the physician and then again the person who fitted my boot. It was just amazing teamwork. I couldn't have said more about this team. Everyone was very well versed in what they were doing. I felt that I was given a clear diagnosis and next steps and the providers all really took time to answer my questions. I have already recommended your office to anyone who needs someone for orthopedics. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    So the provider was running late and he did apologize multiple times, which was nice, and that he did take the time to listen to the concern. So overall, I think he was a good provider.

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Unfortunately Dr kwon was running very late. He was still of help and it is likely I will have surgery with him.

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Dr. Kwon was great. And I would recommend him. The Fellow who I saw before Dr. Kwon I would not. They basically said I may or may not have a fracture as was stated in the note from urgent care. They also said I could use the shoe I was given from Urgent Care or not. They mentioned a boot and when I asked if I could try it to see if it would make a difference, they said it wasn't possible. I asked the medical assistant and and a tech brought one in to try. Dr. Kwon said the Fellow already showed you the x-ray, which they had not. Dr. Kwon shared the X-ray and highlighted the fracture. No confidence with the Fellow I saw that day.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Dr. Kwon was very kind and answered all questions

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    The provider was excellent. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    I thought he was very good and understanding

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Great

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    He's the best

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Great doctors at ortho. They put you at ease.

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    John Kwon was fantastic. Super matter-fact, and a great listener. His assistant was just super nice as well. Top notch folks, and knowledgeable!

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    I appreciate it very much his specific descriptions of my condition and how to deal with it going forward.

  • Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    I have only wonderful things to say about Dr Kwon after meeting him one time and my husband, who accompanied me to this consult appointment, concurs.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Felt cared about, listened to

  • Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Dr. Kwon is amazing. He is kind, professional and is the epitome of everything you would want in a doctor. When you leave the office, you feel you have received the best care possible.

  • Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    I would highly recommend Mass General to all my friends and family.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Excellent. His was a second opinion and saved me from surgery.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    I have complete faith and trust in Dr. Kwon - I actually drive 3 hours one way to see him! He listens well and spends plenty of time with me despite being a busy and highly-sought-after surgeon. I also appreciate that he continues to learn and advance his speciality through academic research.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Dr. Kwon explained everything very clearly in terms that I could understand. He took the time to answer all my questions as well as my husband's questions. I felt very comfortable with Dr. Kwon and feel confident that he can help me.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Was very caring listen to what i was concerned about acting very quickly to grt me in .

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Thank you

  • Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    the doctor answered all my questions regarding my surgery. assured me he is available for any questions i may have. Dr Kwon also explained what would be done during the surgery and what the recovery will be and how long the recovery is.

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    So I found Dr. Kwon through a friend of mine, and I thought that the care and attention and the listening and the calmness, everything about my meeting with him was fantastic. He let me talk about what had happened with my broken ankle. He explained, and he was a second medical professional I'd seen with this, so I shared some of the comments I had from another doctor. He explained things to me. He went over what happened, what may happen if we went to surgery, which we did do, what the recovery would be like. He was super comprehensive, but I think the most important thing is he just gave me a feeling of confidence to go forward. And then it seems that I've heard after my surgery, it was important that I do so and had it because of what he found going through the procedure. So can't get more technical than that, but he was fantastic.

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    My experience was extraordinarily good.

  • Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    [redacted] and doctor answered all my questions!

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Yes, she was very professional. Told me what was going on. Asked her if there were any questions for her or anything in the process. I said no. She said okay. If any questions pop up, talk to me and we'll answer them in the best way we can.

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Timely and respectful

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Dr Kwon is great

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    Excellent meeting and care

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    Great dr

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    I appreciated the time and knowledge from both Dr. Kwon and Adel. Everyone was very compassionate and made me feel comfortable about treatment plans.

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Dr. Kwon and his staff are very professional and attentive to me and my family and my needs. Although I don't have a resolution to my issue yet, I do believe and trust in Dr. Kwon that he will be able to help me alleviate the discomfort I am having.

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Went well

  • Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    He is wonderful. I was so impressed and very happy with my visit and outcome. He explained things clearly, I felt heard and he followed up on something outstanding. Very happy and appreciative.

  • Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    Dr. Kwon does know his subject. He very quietly relayed to the resident a speedy quiet running analysis of my case during a rushed exam, while abruptly manipulating my painful foot and ankle. The patient wanted to hear the analysis, but her question was ignored. As though she wasn't present. [redacted] So while rads were taken and a referral to PT was ordered, I'm not sure the consult was completely effective for ME, as opposed to the teaching opportunity for the house officer [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    Great

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Hi, my experience with Dr. Kwon has been outstanding. He is an outstanding physician who is very professional and listens very well and explains things very well. And I am very grateful that I had him as my surgeon.

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    The doctor and his PA were very nice, listened, and explained things with thoughtful language and ease. I didn't feel intimidated or left wondering what did they say? They were laid back, professional and interested my thoughts and experiences.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    It was a very positive experience for me. I felt listened to and cared about.

  • Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Dr Kwon and PA [redacted] are extremely good at what they do. I feel both of them listen and truly understand what my concerns are. I would highly and without reservation recommend both of them to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    I had a very good and informative visit with Dr. Kwon. I thought it was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    evertiing was great

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    He was very knowledgeable and confident when explaining what he would do to correct the issue I am having with my feet.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Very good

  • Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    They were great.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Dr. Kwon was on time and took the time to explain my options and pros and cons of each option. He also answered all of my questions with patience and respect.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Very professional and on time.

  • Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Dr Kwon provided excellent care

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

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

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    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 ?

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    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.

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    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.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

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

  • Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    Very thorough and thoughtful and caring.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

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

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

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

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    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, answering your questions, taking his time to answer each one.

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Dr. Kwon was able to explain my fracture so I understood what I needed to do to heal.

  • Reviewed on 3/29/2025

    Excellent listener, expedient care but with compassion and empathy