Daniel Kwon

MD

Genitourinary oncologist

Dr. Daniel Kwon is an oncologist who cares for patients with cancers of the genital and urinary organs, including prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancers. He provides care in both the clinic and the hospital.

One focus of Kwon's research is improving the process by which providers and patients share decision-making. He is particularly interested in enhancing understanding and decision-making for patients by implementing proven tools – such as audio recordings of consultations that they can listen to later. His research also focuses on improving cancer survivorship.

Kwon earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF.

  • Education

    UCLA, MD, 2015

  • Residencies

    UCSF, 2018

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, 2021

  • Academic Title

    Assistant Professor

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    75 Ratings
    About our process
    Jul 20, 2023
    Empathetic!
    Jun 08, 2023
    Provider was very respectful of alternative viewpoints yet made his viewpoints and recommendations very clear and knowledge based.
    Mar 01, 2023
    Dr. Kwon is a thoughtful knowledgeable personable provider who took time to discuss complicated options.
    Feb 23, 2023
    Dr. Kwon is an outstanding compassionate and professional doctor. Always well-prepared for our visits listens thoughtfully and gives us direct and considerate answers. He is helping transition my care to a different state across the country - I am so glad he is helping with this because in addition to my cancer and rehab I have so much to do in preparing for our cross-country move it is reassuring to know that Dr. Kwon is working on a smooth transition of my oncology care. I would recommend him to anyone battling cancer.
    Nov 04, 2022
    Could not have been better!
    Oct 28, 2022
    Dr. Kwon was fantastic. Assessed our knowledge of the disease at the beginning of our visit then had an organized discussion going step-by-step through diagnosis and treatment options with risks and benefits. Compassionate and took his time with the difficult discussion of prognosis with a clear statement that my cancer is not curable but is likely controllable for the next few years. Devoted time to discuss my values and goals for my remaining years of life. Clear communicator thoughtful and prepared -- our whole family feels that I am in good caring hands with Dr. Kwon.
    Jul 20, 2022
    Dr. Kwon has been outstanding in all of the above areas.
    Apr 01, 2022
    Meeting was excellent.
    Mar 10, 2022
    Dr Kwon on first visit was excellent
    Feb 06, 2022
    Good conversation regarding my hospital visit and follow up care.
    Dec 30, 2021
    Dr. Kwon was the third of three UCSF doctors I had consultations with and to a one they have all been excellent! Dr. Cooperberg (urology) and Dr. Mohamad (radiation oncology) were the first two I met with.

    Selected research

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    Decorative Caduceus

    Patient Decision-making About Precision Oncology in Veterans With Advanced Prostate Cancer

    The Decisional Conflict Scale measures personal perceptions of : a) uncertainty in choosing options; b) modifiable factors contributing to uncertainty such as feeling uninformed, unclear about personal values and unsupported in de...

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Predicting Cognitive Decline From Androgen Deprivation Therapy

    Proportion with cognitive decline, defined as a decrease in >=1 neurocognitive test after ADT by >=1 standard deviation (SD) compared to baseline.

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    MENCORE-2: Audio Recordings to Improve Decision-making in Advanced Prostate Cancer

    Change in docetaxel knowledge score is measured by participant report of knowledge using a docetaxel knowledge instrument, measured at baseline and 7 days post-appointment. The instrument was developed based on facts that patients...

    Recruiting

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