Summary

Dr. Peter Kwon is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from Yonsei University College of Medicine and completed his residency at McKeesport Hospital. With over four decades of medical practice, Dr. Kwon brings extensive clinical experience to patient care. He is fluent in Korean and Spanish, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Kwon practices at UCI Health Placentia Linda and Saint Jude Hospital in Fullerton and Placentia, California. His clinical expertise includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating hyperlipidemia, and addressing familial lipid disorders. These conditions require specialized knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors and preventive care strategies. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kwon's care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 42 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Korean, Spanish
  • Mckeesport Hospital
  • 11 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Peter B Kwon has 2 locations

Saint Jude Hospital

101 E Valencia Mesa DrFullerton, CA 92835

Uci Health Placentia Linda

1301 N Rose DrPlacentia, CA 92870

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Speaks Korean, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English, Spanish
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Med School: Yonsei University Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Peter B Kwon

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Peter B Kwon has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Peter B Kwon has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. Peter B Kwon holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mckeesport Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Yonsei University and Yonsei University College Of Medicine in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Kwon's NPI number is 1003840471.

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Dr. Peter Kwon speaks Korean and Spanish.
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