Richard S. Kwon
Expertise in
35
conditions

Dr. Richard S. Kwon

Gastroenterology
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, 
Ann Arbor, MI 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
35
conditions
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, 
Ann Arbor, MI 

Overview

Dr. Kwon joined the Division of Gastroenterology in 2005 and is currently a Clinical Professor. He received his bachelor's degree from Amherst College and his medical degree from UCLA Medical School. He completed his internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and his gastroenterology fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). He also completed his advanced endoscopy fellowship at the combined BWH and Massachusetts General Hospital program. He earned his Master of Science in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis at the University of Michigan. Dr. Kwon is currently the Director of Advanced Endoscopy, Program Director for the Advanced Endoscopy fellowship, and Co-director of the Comprehensive Pancreas Program. He also serves as the Medical Director of the Michigan Chapter of the National Pancreas Foundation. He is a principal investigator in several independently funded research studies and has been an author on over 100 publications, including multiple research studies, national guidelines, and book chapters. He is a sought-after speaker, having served as invited faculty at multiple regional, national and international courses.

Dr. Kwon is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Lithotripsy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Kwon is board certified in Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 109 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Kwon is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MI

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology

Fellowships

Brigham & Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine Gastroenterology, 2004
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Advanced Endoscopy, 2005

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Michigan Health System

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Taubman Center
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Other Locations
Medical Procedures Unit
7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 2, Level 1, Brighton, MI 48116

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kwon has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Esophageal Cancer
Necrosis
Pancreatic Cancer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Achalasia

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

Assessing Effects of Heparin Priming and Pass Number on Tissue Quality of Fine Needle Biopsies
Assessing Effects of Heparin Priming and Pass Number on Tissue Quality of Fine Needle Biopsies
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 20, 2024
Intervention Type: Combination product, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Rectal Indomethacin in the Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis in High Risk Patients: Searching for the Optimal Dose. A Prospective, Randomized Trial
Rectal Indomethacin in the Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis in High Risk Patients: Searching for the Optimal Dose. A Prospective, Randomized Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 05, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
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108 Total Publications

Longitudinal Analysis of Matched Patient Biospecimens Reveals Neural Reprogramming of Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts Following Chemotherapy in Pancreatic Cancer.
Longitudinal Analysis of Matched Patient Biospecimens Reveals Neural Reprogramming of Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts Following Chemotherapy in Pancreatic Cancer.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: January 23, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard S. Kwon is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hereditary Pancreatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Richard S. Kwon specialize in?

While Dr. Richard S. Kwon is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Acute Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Richard S. Kwon participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard S. Kwon has published 108 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hereditary Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard S. Kwon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Richard S. Kwon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-229-7408 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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