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Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- French
- Korean
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Choon H David Kwon
Title
Director of Laparoscopic Liver Surgery
Biography
Dr. Kwon is the Director of Laparoscopic Liver Surgery in Cleveland Clinic's Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute. His focus is in HPB Oncology and Liver Transplantation, including Living Donor Liver Transplantation. He completed his medical education including internship, surgical residency and fellowship in liver transplantation in Korea. Having had interest in minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Kwon started performing laparoscopic liver resection in 2008. He has helped numerous centers, both domestic and overseas, establish the laparoscopic and/or living donor liver transplantation programs, including Cleveland Clinic. Learn more about Dr. Kwon:
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- A Building - Crile Building
- 2049 East 100th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
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- A Building - Crile Building
- 2049 East 100th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Graduate School: Seoul National University College of Medicine, 2010
- Fellowship: Samsung Medical Center, 2005
- Fellowship: Seoul National University Hospital, 2005
- Residency: Seoul National University Hospital, 2000
- Internship: Seoul National University Hospital, 1996
- Medical Education: Seoul National University College of Medicine, 1995
- Undergraduate: Seoul National University, 1991
Innovations & Patents
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-01-06, Dr. Kwon has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
60 ratings, 6 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Gina wDr. Kwon's scheduler) Was very personable, helpful, and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Brenda went out of her way to make sure I received the correct care, she is Dr Kwon's nurse and is quite amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Kwon spent additional time ensuring the procedure was explained to me and answering all of my questions--he was very knowledgeable, kind and reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Excellent Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
My zoom meeting with the Doctor was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Excellent experience. Everything was explained very well and Dr. Kwon is never in a rush during examinations. Warm and friendly and communicates well.