Mary R Kwaan MD
Assistant Professor, Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School
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200 UCLA Medical PlzSte 214Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Summary
- Dr. Mary Kwaan, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Los Angeles, California. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in California, Minnesota, and Massachusetts. She is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor at University of Minnesota Medical School.
Education & Training
University of MinnesotaResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2008 - 2009
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2008- Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 2002 - 2003
- Brigham and Womens HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2018 - 2028
MN State Medical License 2009 - 2018
MA State Medical License 2003 - 2015
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 11 citationsIncreasing Rates of Bowel Resection Surgery for Stricturing Crohn's Disease in the Biologic Era.Kush Fansiwala, Ellen J Spartz, Andrew R Roney, Mary R Kwaan, Jenny S Sauk
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. 2025-04-10 - 4 citationsUse of oral diet and nutrition support in management of stricturing and fistulizing Crohn's disease.Kush Fansiwala, Neha D Shah, Kelly A McNulty, Mary R Kwaan, Berkeley N Limketkai
Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2023-12-01 - 10 citationsPerioperative nutrition for gastrointestinal surgery: On the cutting edge.Shaya Noorian, Mary R Kwaan, Nancee Jaffe, Shelby D Yaceczko, Lydia W Chau
Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2023-06-01
Press Mentions
- Why Wrong Site Surgeries Happen — 7 NotesSeptember 30th, 2021
- MDs Performing Surgery on the Wrong Site: Why Is It Still Happening?September 29th, 2021
More Patients Can Avoid Hospital Admissions After Emergency Room Visits for DiverticulitisApril 25th, 2017