Dr. Mary R Kwaan M.D., M.P.H.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
420 Delaware St Se Mayo Mail Code 450 Minneapolis MN, 55455About
Dr. Mary Kwaan is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Kwaan specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Kwaan 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.
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Eosinophilic colitis: university of Minnesota experience and literature review.
- Rectal prolapse.
- Evidence-based medicine in surgical education.
- Colorectal surgery after kidney transplantation: characteristics of early vs. late posttransplant interventions.
- Does patient rurality predict quality colon cancer care?: A population-based study.
- Relationship between model for end-stage liver disease score and 30-day outcomes for patients undergoing elective colorectal resections: an American college of surgeons-national surgical quality improvement program study.
- Postoperative diarrhea and high ostomy output impact postoperative outcomes after
- Characterizing Patient-Generated Clinical Data and Associated Implications for Electronic Health Records.
- Automated Detection of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections Using Supervised Methods with Electronic Health Record Data.
- Can Large Database Studies Help Us Decrease Readmissions After Colorectal Surgery?
- Colorectal Surgery Outcomes in Chronic Dialysis Patients: An American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Study.
- Surgical site infections in colorectal surgery: the nuances of surveillance.
- African Americans and Short-Term Outcomes after Surgery for Crohn's Disease: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis.
- Palliative Care in Advanced Colorectal Cancer - Balancing Treatment With Comfort.
- Does Hospital Transfer Impact Outcomes After Colorectal Surgery?
Awards
- Harvard School of Public Health, Masters in Public
- Health, . 2005
- Best Doctors for Women Minnesota Monthly Magazine 2013
Fellowships
- University of Minnesota (Colon and Rectal Surgery)
- University of Minnesota, Fellow:Colon and Rectal Surgery 2008
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