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Mary Kwaan, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Santa Monica, CA

Mary R Kwaan MD


Assistant Professor, Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School

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  • Ucla Santa Monica General Surgery Clinic1304 15th Street Suite 102Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Summary

  • Dr. Mary Kwaan, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Santa Monica, 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 Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2008
  • Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 2002 - 2003
  • Brigham and Womens Hospital
    Brigham and Womens HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2009 - 2018
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2003 - 2015
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Why Wrong Site Surgeries Happen — 7 Notes
    Why Wrong Site Surgeries Happen — 7 NotesSeptember 30th, 2021
  • MDs Performing Surgery on the Wrong Site: Why Is It Still Happening?
    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 Diverticulitis
    More Patients Can Avoid Hospital Admissions After Emergency Room Visits for DiverticulitisApril 25th, 2017
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