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Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD

(40 Ratings)

Specializes in: Head & Neck Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: microvascular surgery, neck surgery, head and neck cancer, and more.

1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033

1-800-872-2273

Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD is a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in head & neck plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD is affiliated with Keck Medical Center of USC, USC Arcadia Hospital and USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Keck Medical Center of USC

1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033

1-800-872-2273

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Keck Medical Center of USC

1450 San Pablo Street Hc4 - Suite 5100 Hc4 - Suite 5100
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-5790

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Keck Medical Center of USC

1812 Verdugo Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91208

(818) 790-7100

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Keck Medical Center of USC

222 W. Eulalia Street Suite 200 Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91204

(818) 649-3919

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Keck Medical Center of USC

301 W. Huntington Drive Suite 107, 301 Arcadia Suite 107
Arcadia, CA 91007

(626) 462-1140

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Some issues Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD can help you with:

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	11
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	108
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
endocrine surgery	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	32
neck surgery	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	12
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
endocrine surgery	12
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	45
neck surgery	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	13
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192
endocrine surgery	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	65
minimally invasive procedures	65
neck surgery	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	191
endocrine surgery	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	54
minimally invasive procedures	54
neck surgery	16

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	11
Hispanic	43
Asian	34
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	114
endocrine surgery	13
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
neck surgery	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	54
Hispanic	28
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	7
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2011. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2011)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Keck Medical Center of USC

USC Arcadia Hospital

USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, United Healthcare, Interplan, Aetna, Medicare, Cigna, Coventry, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net, PacifiCare, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, Take Care (GUAM), USC Network, Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

TriWest

United Healthcare

Interplan

Aetna

Medicare

Cigna

Coventry

GEHA

Anthem

First Health

Beech Street

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Health Net

PacifiCare

Brand New Day

Marian Health Services

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

Take Care (GUAM)

USC Network

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Shield Covered California

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Health Plans of Nevada

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 40 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

4.9

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel Injung Kwon, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,108 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,108
Baxter Healthcare	$377 TISSEEL $125	$252
Acclarent, Inc	$260 RELIEVA SPINPLUS $162	TruDi Nav Cable $99
AXOGEN	$167 AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $153	AxoGuard Nerve Cap $15
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$120 Nanoknife $120
Other	$92 FUSION $46	ACTIVOS $15	Harmonic $14	Image Guided Surgery Products $11	$5

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,500
Food and Beverage	$1,192
Travel and Lodging	$433

Biography

Dr. Daniel Kwon specializes in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and head & neck plastic surgery and practices in Los Angeles, CA and Glendale, CA. Dr. Kwon has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. These areas are among his clinical interests: salivary gland problems, skull base surgery, and thyroid surgery. He most likely takes Anthem, PacifiCare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Kwon speaks Korean. He is professionally affiliated with Keck Medical Center of USC and USC Arcadia Hospital.