Dr. Yong S. Kwon Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgeon

Dr. Yong Kwon brings some of the most advanced and extensive training to Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery.

Dr. Kwon's prestigious educational background has proven his passion for offering patients the best possible care and outcomes. His continued dedication and commitment to pursuing additional training, particularly in weight loss and anti-reflux surgery, reflect his deep passion for helping his patients experience a major life-changing transformation.

Education

Before earning his medical degree, Dr. Kwon earned his bachelor’s degree in neurosciences from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he served as president of The Honor Society for Neuroscience during his senior year.

Dr. Kwon earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. He completed his residency and served as chief resident at the University of Washington Department of Surgery in Seattle. He also completed his senior fellowship and served as an acting instructor at the Center of Videoendoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Kwon is a member of:

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
The American College of Surgeons
The American Medical Association
The Society for Neuroscience
The Korean American Professional Society, Seattle Chapter.

Dr. Kwon is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Fayetteville area, including Northwest Medical Center-Springdale and Physicians’ Specialty Hospital. He has also served as an author of chapters in the books “Thoracic Surgery Clinics on Advances in the Management of Benign Esophageal Diseases” and “Surgical Management of Extra-Esophageal Reflux,” as well as a web chapter that appeared on Medscape.

A Proven Commitment To Cutting-Edge, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dr. Kwon’s fellowship training emphasized laparoscopic surgery of the stomach and esophagus, as well as in bariatrics, all using a minimally invasive approach. This advanced method offers patients fewer complications, less pain after surgery, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recovery.

Advanced bariatric and general surgery

In addition to performing bariatric and advanced laparoscopic general surgery, Dr. Kwon specializes in other minimally invasive procedures, including:

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Laparoscopic gastric bypass
Surgeries to resolve abdominal pain

A commitment to cutting-edge treatments

Dr. Kwon’s continued dedication and commitment to pursuing additional training

particularly in weight loss and anti-reflux surgery
reflect his deep passion for watching his patients experience a major life-changing transformation.

Professional memberships

Dr. Kwon is a member of The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, The American College of Surgeons, The American Medical Association, The Society for Neuroscience, and The Korean American Professional Society, Seattle Chapter.

Published author

Dr. Kwon has served as an author for chapters in the books Thoracic Surgery Clinics on Advances in the Management of Benign Esophageal Diseases and Surgical Management of Extra-Esophageal Reflux, as well as a web chapter that appeared on Medscape.

Hospital affiliations

Dr. Kwon is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Fayetteville area, including:

Northwest Medical Center-Springdale
Physicians’ Specialty Hospital

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Patient reviews

Just loved him!

Very up-front doctor, and willing to help you. Just loved him! I can’t express enough the happiness this whole team has given me!

I researched for 3 years before I chose Dr. Kwon.

Did a great job doing my gastric bypass surgery. I would recommend him to everyone. Kind, patient, very knowledgeable, and caring. I researched for 3 years before I chose Dr. Kwon. I had my surgery a year ago and have done great. No problems at all.

Dr. Kwon is amazing!

Dr. Kwon is amazing! My son had his appendix removed by Dr. Kwon and we couldn’t have asked for a better surgeon. He has a wonderful bedside manner and truly cares for his patients. My family is so thankful for him.

The Roller team is awesome.

The Roller team is awesome. Thank you all for the second chance for a better life.