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Dr. Samantha Kwon, MD

Dr. Samantha Kwon, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Samantha Kwon, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Ocala, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Florida in 1990. She is affiliated with AdventHealth Ocala. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 83 reviews 5 Star Rating (83 reviews)

Locations

AdventHealth Medical Group Heart Care at Downtown Ocala

AdventHealth Medical Group Heart Care at Downtown Ocala1541 SW 1st Ave Ste 102 Ocala, FL 34471
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Kwon specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Kwon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kwon

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83 ratings, 74 with a written review
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She is the best!!
Dr. Kwan took outstanding care of my husband. She performed open heart surgery on him to replace mistral valve and perform a maze procedure, which is a treatment for an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AFib). She used a scalpel to create a pattern of scar tissue in the upper chambers of the heart. The heart's electrical signals can't pass through the scar tissue. So the maze can block faulty heart signals that cause AFib. Additionally she installed a pacemaker. She took time to explain everything. She and the staff at Advent Heart hospital are the best.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aleta Wilson – Mar 15, 2025
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Dr Kwon saved my life
Dr Kwon was amazing with my recent heart attack. Her attention to detail and concern for my recovery went above and beyond.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 23, 2024
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What a special doctor Dr. Kwon is!
Dr. Kwon is the most caring doctor I've ever met. We knew that our mother was in excellent hands the moment we met her. She was communicative with family members & very supportive & encouraging throughout the whole process of our mother's congestive heart failure, mitral valve replacement, & pacemaker; diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, & follow ups. She is very experienced in several areas of medicine, so she is more knowledgeable & thorough, & she treats the whole person, not just one part. She gets to know her patients, & genuinely cares about their lives, & treats them with patience, kindness, & respect. I'm so very grateful to Dr. Kwon for everything she's done for our mother, & for our family.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kim Komrad – Nov 12, 2024
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She saved my life!
Dr Kwon is an expert in her field. She is also a caring & compassionate human being. I highly recommend her as a top-notch cardiothoracic surgeon.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 07, 2024
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Exceptional Dr who walks by faith
I was refereed to Dr. Kwon in May 2024 with a very loud heart murmur, she reviewed my test results with me and was very, open, honest and direct with my treatment plan. I had been stressing over my heart issue for several months, but after meeting her, I immediately felt relief and knew she would take care of me as one of her own family members. The evening before my open heart surgery, she came to visit us to make sure we didn't have any unanswered questions, and took the time pray with us. Dr. Kwon followed up with us daily to check my progress and provide my family with updates. After I was discharged, the extent of care didn't diminish, I received follow up phone calls to check on my progress and her office staff remained attentive to my needs up until my final check up appointment. Dr. Kwon is an amazing surgeon who truly cares for her patients from day 1, and I thank God for blessing me to have met such an extraordinary woman and Dr.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Ricardo Lopez – Oct 31, 2024
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Dr. Kwon saved my life.
I had been having heart problems for six months but no one discovered this, in spite of two visits to the ER. Once I visited a cardiologist, I was sent to a hospital for a heart cath and then scheduled for surgery with Dr. Kwon. She discovered that my heart was in very bad condition and had to operate for a number of hours. She monitored me closing in Cardiac ICU and carefully changed medicines as needed to get the AFib under control. When I was released to the cardiac floor, she made sure that she saw me regularly to see that I was progressing until I could go home. I am eternally grateful for her expertise and her encouraging words to help me to move forward.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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An Exceptional Surgeon! – Sep 14, 2024
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Highly recommend
I highly recommend her. Probably the best surgeon in her field. Hardly any scar on my bypass surgery due to her plastic surgery background. She takes time to explain and answer all my questions, even ones I hadn't thought of.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Donald McCrorey – Jul 04, 2024
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THANKFUL
I'm very grateful for Dr. Kwon's expertise, compassion, faith and for her truly caring for her patients' needs. She gave me a full explanation of what to expect, was very detailed oriented in collecting as much information she could through tests and labs, thereby performing, with precision, 7 coronary artery bypass grafts. My chest scar will be barely visible once totally healed. Thank you to Dr. Kwon and her staff for excellence in their medical profession.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Melissa Anestis – Jun 21, 2024
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Amazing Surgeon
She performed a quadruple bypass on me. I feel like I have a new lease on life. You can barely see the scar. Thank you Dr. Kwon.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 19, 2024
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Arotic Valve replacement
Dr. Kwon is a outstanding doctor. She truly cares about her patients and always goes the extra mile with her care of the patient. I recommend her highly and tell everyone that if they need this type of surgery she is the doctor that you want. She takes the time to make sure you understand what is happening and what is next.Her team is outstanding also. I found them all to be well trained and friendly. They all care about their patients equally.I speak just as highly about Advent Health.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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May 03, 2024
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Marvin Ebert
Total confidence, great job no scar ,loving and caring, can’t thank her enough!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2024
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Care, Compassion, Excellence in her field
Dr. Kwon is the most caring, compassionate, physician I have ever dealt with. She took a lot of her valuable time explaining the diagnosis of my condition, the treatment options available, and how the treatment would be administered.Excellence in medicine are the words that come to mind when asked how I would describe my experience with her as my physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 18, 2024
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Open heart surgery
Dr. Kwon was so caring and explained the procedure prior to the surgery in a way that made me and my wife very comfortable. She is a wonderful Doctor and I will always be thankful for her saving my life.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Roger Morin – Mar 09, 2024
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Dr. Kwon is the Best Heart Surgeon .
I had 5 bypass heart surgery, 3 leg sugeries for seromas and right carotid artery surgery for blockage. When hospitalized I would see Dr. Kwon about 11pm at night and about 6am in the morning. Awesome dedication to her patients! Follow up care with Dr. Kwon has been excellent and she has a great office staff to help her. I love Dr. Kwon.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph l, Newton – Mar 01, 2024
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Open heart surgery quadruple bypass.Dr
Dr. Kwon performed my emergency open heart surgery on October 21, 2023. She saved my life as I learned that I was critical and my heart was severely damaged. Dr. Kwon is compassionate, concerned and followed up constantly with my wife and me. I was very comfortable with her guidance, advice and expertise throughout my recovery. If it was possible, I would give Dr. Kwon 20 gold stars!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Sutherin – Jan 27, 2024
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Example of excellence
Dr Samantha Kwon is the example of excellence in her field as evidenced through her Faith first of all, then her compassionate demeanor dealing with the sick. She would always take the time and listen to her patients. Thank you Doctor Kwon for being my Doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 04, 2024
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Dr . Kwon is very carrying and compassionate doctor she said my life it was a great feeling knowing that i was in good hands with Dr Kwon she explained everything in detail with me , she is the best , I am claudio orlando
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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claudio orlando – Dec 16, 2023
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Placing Trust and Confidence in Dr Kwon
I first met Dr Kwon immediately following my catherization. Cardiac interventionist arranged for an impromptu visit with 'whoever' was on call that day. Dr. Kwon appeared and answered my questions for over 45 minutes. She explained her background and extensive cardiac experiences. I had been contemplating going to the Cleveland Clinic for another opinion but cancelled it hours later after the impromptu meeting with Dr. Kwon. After being prepped for surgery, Dr. Kwon gathered the surgical suite team around me and she led the group in prayer; what a wonderful feeling to know that I was being cared for in the best possible manner!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dave – Nov 23, 2023
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Simply the best
Dr Kwon is caring, amazing, knowledgeable, and a servant of God. She performed 5 bypass surgery on me. I will be in debt to her for the rest of my life for the excellent care she provided. Do not hesitate if you should require her services.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bryan T – Nov 16, 2023
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Yes! She is the best!
She saved my husband's life. He urgently needed triple bypass and valve replacement. She explained everything in detail in a manner that was understandable to lay person. Kind and thorough.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John Glendinning was the patient. – Oct 31, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

Samantha E. Kwon, MD is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in heart surgery of the aortic and mitral valves and coronary artery disease. She has a particular interest in minimally invasive approach to valvular heart surgery...read more

biography

Make an appointment with Samantha Kwon, MD at AdventHealth now, find contact information and more. Your AdventHealth team is dedicated to providing whole-person care that heals your body, strengthens your mind and lifts your spirit. You deserve to feel whole.
  • Thoracic Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of Florida

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Ocala

    1500 SW 1st Ave
    Ocala, FL 34471
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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