Dr. Albert O Kwon MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook NY, 11794About
Dr. Albert Kwon is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Kwon specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Kwon often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
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Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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