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Dr. Mary Kwaan, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
3.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Mary Kwaan, MD

Dr. Mary Kwaan, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Santa Monica, CA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from HARVARD UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Kwaan an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Kwaan works at Practice in Santa Monica, CA with other offices in Los Angeles, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Pelvic Abscess along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kwaan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University Cardiovascular Medical Group
    1304 15th St Ste 102, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 319-4080
  2. 2
    Office
    100 Med Plz Ste 345, Los Angeles, CA 90095 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 206-6279
  3. 3
    Office
    757 Westwood Plz Fl 7, Los Angeles, CA 90095 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 825-4381
  4. 4
    Office
    200 Medical Plz Ste 214, Los Angeles, CA 90095 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 794-7788

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Anal or Rectal Pain
Pelvic Abscess
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
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    About Dr. Mary Kwaan, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1588732911
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • HARVARD UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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    Dr. Mary Kwaan, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kwaan is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kwaan has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kwaan has seen patients for Anal or Rectal Pain and Pelvic Abscess, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kwaan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Kwaan. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kwaan.

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