Meet
Dr. Andrew Kwak
Director & Founder, The Lumen Center
I had the most amazing experience with Dr. Kwak and his team. From the very first consultation to the final follow-up, the care I received was exceptional. Dr. Kwak’s attention to detail, skill, and artistry gave me perfect results—better than I even imagined.
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Expert Care & Natural Results for Philadelphia Area Cosmetic Surgery Patients
For more than a decade, Andrew Kwak (kwäk), MD has been providing excellent cosmetic and vascular surgery care and results to patients in the Philadelphia area. Dr. Kwak is known for his expert, compassionate and thorough care. He prides himself on providing comprehensive, informative consultations. His patients appreciate his personal approach and the time he takes to answer any and all questions.
The Lumen Center is a multidisciplinary, minimally invasive surgery center. Dr. Kwak has been referred to as “an artist” by his patients for his keen eye for aesthetic detail and producing dramatic, natural-looking, yet not “overdone” results that get noticed. He has performed thousands of aesthetic and body contouring procedures over the last decade in Bryn Mawr and the Philadelphia region.
Dr. Kwak is a native of Philadelphia and founded The Lumen Center in 2005.
Education, Training & Experience
Dr. Kwak is a leading graduate of both Episcopal Academy and Duke University. He received medical training at Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Pennsylvania, where he received specialized training in minimally invasive surgery within the department of Interventional Radiology.
In 2002, he joined the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and founded Penn’s first endovenous laser ablation program. As an early developer of laser and ultrasound assistance devices for cosmetic surgery, he simultaneously co-served on the Penn Center for Human Appearance with the Departments of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology.
Dr. Kwak is internationally recognized in minimally invasive venous and cosmetic surgical techniques. He frequently guest lectures for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Vein & Lymphatic Society and has held positions on the advisory panels of several of the largest biomedical companies in North America.
5.0 (200 reviews)
“I truly appreciated how much attention they paid to my comfort throughout the entire treatment.”
Why Patients Choose Lumen
I had a great experience from beginning to end at the Lumen Center. Everyone there is super friendly and professional. My procedure went as it was explained in my consultation and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I highly recommend you choose Lumen!
V.S.
Had a great experience with the Lumen Center! Very responsive and always happy to help with any questions I had. The staff is great and the office is very clean. I felt very comfortable the whole way through. Would recommend!
M.M.
The Lumen Center is honestly something special. I’ve been to a number of places and people were nice, but there’s something extra here they’re genuinely loving. I came in just for a consultation and ended up deciding to get a few light things done for now.
T.