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Dr. Katherine Kwon, MD

Dr. Katherine Kwon, MD

Nephrology & Hypertension*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Katherine Kwon, MD is a nephrology & hypertension specialist in Saint Joseph, MI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital and Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

3800 Hollywood Rd Ste 104 Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kwon is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital Saint Joseph, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kwon specializes in the area of Nephrology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Kwon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kwon

4.7
15 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Dr. Kwon explained that my father's liver tumor was negatively affecting his kidney function. Dr. Kwon was very consoling and clear about the treatment needed to mitigate the effects that allowed my father to be physically comfortable and mentally alert during the remaining 7 months of his life. Thank you, Dr. Kwon, for your calm and understanding interaction with my father and his family in Dec. 2019.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mark P – Mar 03, 2021
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Office staff is friendly and helpful. Dr Kwon is caring and friendly. She listens to my problems and concerns and addresses them in a professional manner. She discovered that the side effects of a medication I had been on for 2 years was actually an allergic reaction. No other Dr had picked up on that, and there had been many Drs. I am pleased with the care I receive from her and her staff.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa – Dec 15, 2020
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I have been to Dr. Kwon twice and have another appointment later this year. I appreciated having my test results explained in language I could understand. My husband asked questions and she didn't hesitate to answer. She is very thorough. A doctor who is friendly and makes sure you understand what you are dealing with is hard to find.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Patsy in BUCHANAN, MI – Jan 17, 2019
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DrKwon is very professional and very caring!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John D in Niles, MI – Nov 12, 2017
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Uncaring and treats patients with little respect.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Neglected patient in Wyoming – Dec 13, 2016
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Dr. Kwon immediately began solving my problem on the first visit. She was very professional; spoke directly to me and explained what procedures she was going to follow. She was very confident and quickly made me trust her judgement.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Michael Maravich in St Joseph, MI – Aug 12, 2016
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She is very caring and I would recommend her to anyone who needs a nephrologist. Everyone on her staff shows the utmost professionalism.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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darlenej in Decatur, MI – Jun 20, 2016
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In treating my illness - Retroperitoneal Fibrosis- Dr. Kwon is the epitome of a caring professional in every way, including diagnosis, treatment, and patient/caregiver interaction. She is thorough in taking a history, patient in providing answers to questions, and has even taken time to call me at home on several occasions to give me treatment directions (and asked me to repeat info back to her). Moreover, she is the only doctor to ever tell me that my life is precious.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Scott Hauch in Coloma, MI – May 06, 2016
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Very Knowledgeable, explained issues & answered questions & felt at ease. Looking forward to next visit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Janet in Coloma, MI – Apr 28, 2016
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I have been seeing Dr. Kwon for approximately two years. She is very pro-active and wants her patients to be as well-informed of our problems as we can be and she insures we get whatever education we need to make the best possible decisions about our problems. Dr. Kwon has an excellent bed side manner and is always realistic and comforting, as well as extremely knowledgeable, She has also responded to my night-time emails in a very timely manner. I highly depend on her suggestions/decisions
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Frank Petriko in Dowagiac, MI – Apr 21, 2016
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I had a kidney disease and this young lady did me good. She put me through hell to get rid of the disease, but to this day I feel 200 percent better. Yes I had to follow the Doctor order. I'm glad I did. This lady work a miracle on me. If anybody every ask for a kidney Doctor I would definitely recommend her. Thank you Dr. Kwon. P.S she has a great staff that work for her David Antisdel
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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David Antisdel in Bridgman Mi. – Mar 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I work as a consultant with your family physician to make sure the therapy for your kidney disease and/or high blood pressure works well with your other medications and treatments. I believe in treating the whole person, not just numbers.

biography

Dr. Kwon received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Swarthmore College and her Doctor of Medicine degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. She did her residency and fellowship at the University of Virginia. Dr. Kwon...read more
  • Nephrology & Hypertension

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • American Society Of Hypertension

    2014
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
  • Swarthmore College

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Nephrology
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Locations

Practice

Lake Michigan Nephrology LLC3800 Hollywood Rd Ste 104 Saint Joseph, MI 49085
1

Practice

Liberty Dialysis at Lakeland Niles8 Longmeadow Village Dr Niles, MI 49120
2
David R. Cleppe D.D.S. PC16 S Saint Joseph Ave Niles, MI 49120
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Liberty Dialysis at Lakeland Benton Harbor338 8th St Benton Harbor, MI 49022
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital

    1234 Napier Ave
    Saint Joseph, MI 49085
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital

    400 Medical Park Dr
    Watervliet, MI 49098
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