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David Kwon, MD, General Surgery, Detroit, MI, Henry Ford Hospital

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General Surgery Detroit, MI

Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Medical Director, Surgical Oncology, Henry Ford Cancer Institute; Division Head, Surgical Oncology; Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Wayne State University

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Summary

  • Dr. David Kwon is a board-certified surgeon and fellowship-trained surgical oncologist in the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, HFHS Campus. Dr. Kwon received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Columbia University. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Kwon completed his residency in general surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where he received multiple research and clinical awards. He went on to complete a surgical oncology fellowship from the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center where he developed clinical expertise in providing multidisciplinary care of cancer patients. Dr. Kwon's clinical interests focus on the care and surgical management of patients with upper gastrointestinal malignancies, including gastric, duodenal, biliary, and pancreatic cancers. His research focus is surgical quality of care, outcomes, and racial disparities. Dr. Kwon hopes to translate his findings to improve the overall care of cancer patients.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2009 - 2011
  • Henry Ford Hospital
    Henry Ford HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2009
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2003 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License Active through 2013
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2009 - 2012
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Study Shows Promising Safety, Patient Outcomes Data for MRI-Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy to Treat Pancreatic Cancer
    Study Shows Promising Safety, Patient Outcomes Data for MRI-Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy to Treat Pancreatic CancerNovember 21st, 2022
  • Top Docs List 2021
    Top Docs List 2021October 1st, 2021
  • Henry Ford Cancer Institute Set to Begin Patient Care at Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion
    Henry Ford Cancer Institute Set to Begin Patient Care at Brigitte Harris Cancer PavilionJanuary 19th, 2021
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Other Languages

  • Korean

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