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Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North
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Patient Rating
The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Dr. Kwok was extremely professional, knowledgeable, honest and compassionate. Under his care I felt confident that I would receive the care I needed with a good outcome.
He's extremely kind and explains treatment plans well.
Dr. Kwok is a very calm and kind presence and always makes me feel comfortable and like he is listening to me. He took the time needed to explain what my procedure would involve and answered all of the questions I had for him. I feel very confident with Dr. Kwok as my surgeon and am so happy my care is in his hands.
I did not like the resident/ student that spoke to me before the doctor came in. She was awkward, unrelatable, asked questions in a strange way, seemed unprepared, asked questions I had already answered in my registration and with the nurse. I do not wish for her to be part of amy future visits. Dr Kwok was very professional and personable.
Dr. Kwok is a wonderful doctor. He is very talented and compassionate. He never makes you feel rushed and always addresses all our questions and concerns.
Dr Kwok explained my options clearly and showed concern. Dr Kwok has great bedside manners.
Dr. Kwok was professional, excellent at explaining my treatment options, caring listener to my questions and concerns, and made me feel as though he genuinely cared about what was best for me. I have decided to trust Dr. Kwok to perform my 'Goldilocks' double mastectomy reconstruction without implants after Dr. Kirstyn Brownson performs my double mastectomy.
Dr. Kwok was very understanding and said I can contact them whenever I am ready to move forward, and to take all the time I need.
Dr. Kwok is great, he is very timely and a good listener
Dr. Kwok was always thorough and compassionate. He listened to our concerns and took time to explain everything in the process we were going through.
The provider spent a lot of time clearly explaining everything both verbally and visually. I appreciated the extra time taken with me. Not how my previous experience in an Idaho Heath care system was prior to traveling to Utah for this visit.
Dr. Kwok was helpful in explaining that he was not the appropriate person for my care. He was concerned and made sure I was referred on to the right department.
Dr. Kwok is very respectful and kind. He is very knowledgeable and willing to listen to the patient. He took the time to make sure every question we had was answered. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Kwok is great! Highly recommend!
Dr Kwok took time to explain procedures in a way I could understand. He asked what I was hoping for as an outcome in my treatment plan. He answered my questions so that I could understand
Dr. Kwok is absolutely fantastic. I have already recommended a friend who had a reconstructive mastectomy.
Dr Kwok has a wonderful bedside manner. Really makes you feel at ease. He is very clear about what to expect from surgery
Dr. Kwok is professional, kind, amiable, and knowledgeable. I feel like he really cares and will do his best.
Dr Kowk is very understanding and explains the procedure very thoroughly. His manner is comforting and his expertise tops!
Dr. Kwok is one of the best doctors ever and his nurse Bryce is seriously the best nurse I've ever met she does a great job
Dr Kwok is someone that I would definitely see again. I liked him and his work very much!
Dr Kwik is very kind and helpful!!
Dr Kwok is the Best! I would highly recommend him. He is very caring and personable. He is a Great Dr! I am so pleased!
Dr. Kwok is incredibly kind and calming. He is so knowledgeable in his field and did an incredible job on my DIEP.
He is an Excellent doctor and explains everything, and listens to questions you may have about your health.
Dr Kwok took the time to listen to us carefully and explain details of my upcoming surgery. We didn't feel rushed and felt comfortable asking questions.
He was very nice, showed concern for my well being and explained everything that I didn't understand.
I tell everyone in Pocatello Idaho. When I get asked about my surgery. I tell them go with Dr. Kwok he is the best and the university of Utah hospital. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ?
Dr. Kwoak is incredible! He is one of the best surgeons I have ever seen. He makes me safe and secure. He is kind and considerate. I couldn't ask for a better surgeon.
Dr.Kwok is really prison and seems to care.
Dr. Kwok is simply amazing. I could not have asked for better. I feel very blessed to have been assigned to him and Dr. Brownson when I was referred to Huntsman. Can not say enough good about them both. Dr. Kwok seems to really understand, listen to my priorities, and he seems to genuinely care. I trust him. Highest praise.
Dr Kwok and his staff are always personable and I never feel like I'm being annoying or that my concerns are unfounded.
Dr Kwok always takes the time to listen to my concerns and thoroughly answer questions. He explains things well and is a calming, confident influence.
I could understand only about half or less of what the provider was saying due to his wearing of a face mask. I wear hearing aids, yet this did not help understanding speech with a mask on. Please get rid of them in visits so we can get the whole conversation.
Dr. Kwok took time to explain different implant options again as I had forgotten them - with patience and tact! I could tell that he cared about me as a person and that I revived the best care possible.
I am amazed at the transformation Dr. Kwok was able to orchestrate given the raw materials he had to work with. My results far surpass my expectations. I trust him completely.
Dr. Kwok was very wonderful!
Dr. Kwok is very kind, friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. I appreciate him a lot.
Dr Kwok reviewed my situation and gave me options.
Dr Kwok is one of the most caring Drs I've been to. he Always listens Very closely to what I say in order to accommodate as much as possible.
Dr Kwok is very personable. He gives all information including risks. Dr Kwok is very knowledgeable and a great surgeon.
Dr Kwok has a wonderful bedside manner
After not seeing Dr Kwok for over 4 years, Dr Kwok is still just as reassuring, positive in his approach in the medical question posed to him, and always a friendly face.
Dr Kwok is amazing. I have never had a doctor take time to explain all my options, risks, benefits, and outcomes, and answer all my questions so thoroughly. He was so respectful, professional, knowledgeable, and caring. What an exemplary physician and surgeon.
no treatment discussed.
I had my implants replaced in both breasts. Dr. Kwok is a great Doctor and very thoughtful. I would have liked a little bigger implants but I am still very satisfied.
He is a great dr and explaines everything in a caring matter.
He is kind and talked to me even though I was sent to him by mistake. University Health Care System needs to improve their referral services.
I love Dr. Kwoks soft spoken and gentle approach. He's serious and exact but light hearted too!
Dr. Kwok is one of best surgeon. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was scared and anxious. Dr. Kwok explained, and gave me options I have. He answered all of my concerns, and questions very clearly until I fully understood. I am happy with result. Highly recommended.
I live in Idaho. I tell everyone about Dr.kwok
Truly the best in all regards! He has the best bedside manner and is so professional yet explains everything in a way easy to understand.
Es un doctor que te explica muy bien es muy atento y respetuoso hacia el paciente
Dr. Kwok is a super surgeon. Great bedside manner. Really like the way he explains things and always asks if you have any questions.
Dr Kwok is amazing and thorough
The Doctor was pleasant and he had 2 assistants with him and said I was doing fine and no surgery needed
Dr Kwok was absolutely amazing. He answered all my questions and was thorough. He listened, gave answers I understood. I am so lucky to have him for my doctor.
So smart!
Dr. Kwok and his staff were wonderful! Took time to review options and answered all my questions and concerns. I feel very fortunate to have him as my surgeon.
He is a fine surgeon and truly interested in his patients having very good health.
Dr. Kwok is a wonderful person. he treats everyone with so much respect.
Dr. Kwok was not only very thorough, but he was very honest and kind. I was very happy with him
Dr. Chittoria is an exceptional doctor and EVERYONE on her staff is as well. I get all the information explained to me and there is genuine compassion.
Dr Kwok is always helpful, thoughtful and thorough.
The care provider was patient and answered any questions. He asked several times if we had had additional questions.
Dr. Kwok listens to all of your concerns. He is very kind, caring and thorough. He put my mind at ease and gave me hope that I could be helped. He provided several great options.
Going into this I was assigned Dr. Kwok, I wasn't sure what I was going to end up looking like, my results were far better than I expected'
Dr. Kwok is very professional. His bedside manner is warm & caring, and his competence & smarts are impressive. I had great confidence partnering with him for my surgery.
He is a very congenial man he listens very closely to what you say and make sure that what he is explaining to you that you understand it so you're not left questioning anything
He's very attentive to his patients. I thank you very much for your kindness and professionalism. You are an amazing surgeon. I am delighted with how my breast turned out.
The people I am referring to are Dr. Kwok and his intern in the above evaluation.
Dr. Kwok is the best provider I've ever worked with.
Dr Kwok is an extremely talented surgeon and has treated me the utmost respect and care. He takes the time to answer every question I have and never makes me feel hurried. He is honest and patient. I am so grateful for his care.
Dr Kwok is great. He listened to my and addressed any concerns I had. He explained my procedures very thoroughly and took time to explain any of my questions. He is very personable and compassionate. I felt very comfortable and respected during all of my appointments and very confident during the procedures. Thank you so much for taking care of me through this journey. I'm forever grateful.
Good
I am very impressed with Dr Kwok and his ability to help me feel at ease and comfortable. He is an excellent physician and I would highly recommend him and will.
Dr. Kwok lacks patience, compassion and empathy. He usesd a lot of technical terms and gave terse explanations to the procedures. He rarely responded when I repeatedly asked for clarifications. He told me to just trust him when I showed initial shock to the proposed treatment. In order for a patient to trust a physician, the physician needs to show he cares about the patient. Dr. Kwok does not seem to care about me as a patient. It is all about the technicalities and nothing about my feelings about my body as a woman.
Fantastic doctor/surgeon! Very good communication and great bedside manner! Genuinely nice person.
excellent service model
Dr Kwok is very helpful & caring. explains things very well
Dr Kwok was very informative, kind, and had a wonderful bedside manner.
Excellent, very patient and professional. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Kwok is an excellent surgery and I am very pleased with his work. He is also a very kind person with an incredibly warm but professional bedside manner. I am so glad that we were able to meet and I chose him to be my surgeon.
Dr. Kwok is patient, clear about treatment option and outcomes. He made me very confident about my upcoming surgery and I'm sure I'll be very pleased with the care and outcome.
He has made me feel very comfortable and confident that I made the right decision . I am very happy with my results and would recommend him to everyone .
Muy cortez y muy atento sobre mis preocupaciones asi como muy entendible sus explicaciones sobre el tema.
Highly recommend him
He puts you at ease and doesn't talk down and is patient with questions and good at explaining things.
Dr Kwok is the epitome of kindness combined with brilliant skill and intelligence. I have been a most fortunate woman to have him as my surgeon. I must also compliment him on what a great teacher he is to his residents-it's noticeable to see how much they respect him. Thank you for everything!
Doctor Kwok listened to what I really wanted and worked to achieve what I asked for.
I feel fortunate to be Dr. Kwoks patient. He is extremely professional and I trust that I am in the hands of an expert, but he is also caring and warm and he listens well. I cant say enough good things about Dr. Kwok and his whole team.
So kind,knowledgeable, and understanding.
He was very thorough and answered all of my concerns.
Dr. Kwok was very condescending towards me. He made me feel "dumb" for asking questions about my procedure, the results, and my concerns regarding my health. When I expressed concerns about the cost of doing two separate procedures instead of both at the same time (about $13,000 out of pocket if done at the same time) he told me he's salaried so it makes to difference to him. I left my appointment in tears. It was so bad, I feel like I'm putting my health at risk by waiting to find another provider, but I couldn't have him do my procedure with zero trust. I have never been treated so horribly before.
The best! I mean it.
I have been a problem one thing after the other. but Dr. Kwok work with me and was always so helpful.
I was so impressed by Dr. Kwok and his team. They were very patient with my and my husbands questions. They say with us as long as we needed and they showed a lot of care and compassion for what is a difficult set of circumstances.
Dr Kwok is always very thorough in answering my questions, explaining procedures and outcomes, and warning me if possible risks. He is such an excellent surgeon,
Dr Kwok is professional, knowledgeable, and very caring. he listened carefully to my questions and gave thorough, easy to understand answers. I'm very impressed by him and have total confidence in his medical skills.
Dr Kwok is amazing
They asked me questions and asked if I had any concerns .. I know customer service having been a flight attendant for 36 years. I learned a lesson from all of them.so wonderful. Each and every one was caring and professional .
Dr. Kwok is knowledgeable and provides options for treatment and insight into what would probably be best. he is courteous and listens.
I was very comfortable. Dr. Kwok was very gentle and professional
Dr Kwok always takes the time to answer all my questions and concerns. I never feel rushed
Thanks to Dr. Kwok for taking time out of his busy schedule to give me an examination on recent events connected to my surgery. He is always kind and ready to explain any questions I may have.
Dr. Kwok and his staff were very kind and understanding. The procedure and options were explained very well and I feel prepared for surgery.
Excellent care
I feel that Dr. Kwok is an exceptional plastic surgeon. I am very happy with my reconstruction results. In addition, he is a kind and caring provider. I am grateful to have had his care in this process.
I came to this appointment to discuss reconstruction. I've been hesitant to get a mastectomy because I don't want to look deformed. Dr. Kwok assured me several times that I will NOT look normal or symmetrical or natural. He was not reassuring in any way and I left feeling like I'd made a huge mistake agreeing to a mastectomy. He was also dismissive of the discussion on a different sized implant (both at this appointment and the previous one) which made me feel like my needs and concerns were unimportant. All I was looking for was reassurance that he was going to do his best to make me look as normal as possible and that didn't happen. I would have thought that a plastic surgeon would make a special effort to get people looking as best they can after surgery, but he seemed resigned to just shoot for the bare minimum. I needed this appointment to go well, to make me feel better about surgery, but it made me feel worse. I did not feel seen or heard.
Dr. Kwok is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to ensure you understand all the options and expectations for surgery. He is thorough throughout the process ensuring complete confidence and I couldn't be happier with the outcome of my surgery. I would highly recommend Dr. Kwok to anyone going through the breast cancer experience.
I would like to give Dr Kwok even higher marks than this survey allows. I was second- guessing my decision about the kind of surgery I would have and he thoroughly and patiently reviewed all the information again. I made the same choice and his calm and supportive demeanor addressed my fears. He deserves a 12 out of 10 rating for skill, empathy and communication.
Very professional, kind, and respectful.
Dr. Kwok is an absolute gem and I am happy to be in his care.
He's incredible! Very attentive
Very good team working with him
Dr. Kwok did an amazing job with my reconstruction surgery. Although the procedure was just to restore my figure after a double mastectomy, I now get complements and a lot of people saying I look great. Thank you Dr. Kwok!
Excellent physician kind caring thorough and completely transparent. I was very pleased w his service and quality of care. Highly recommend this Dr.
Dr. Kwok is kind, clear, considerate, and highly skilled.
I high recommend Dr Kwok.
Always a great experience with Dr Kwok and his staff
He is so concerned for my health and what is going to best suit my needs. His concern was very much appreciated. He was very informative and the very best in all of the above questions. I have great respect for him and thank him for his care!
Was amazing! He listened to my concerns, asked what I wanted end results to be and then gave some options. He talked through all the options making sure they fit with what I was concerned about.
Dr Kwok is amazing. He is personable, meticulous, takes time with his patients. I have 100% confidence in him. I highly recommend him.
I have been very pleased with Dr. Kwok's care in the past, and again today. He listens to my concerns and exceeds my expectations every time. I trust his judgement for those decisions that come up during surgery.
Dr.Kwok is an amazing surgeon. He is also kind and professional and I would definitely recommend him!
Huntsman care providers are simply the best health care providers I have ever encountered.
Dr Kwok and his staff are amazing.
Asked me several questions and answered all my concerns.
Dr. Kwok is caring, kind, and a very talented surgeon. He and his team made me feel supported throughout my entire mastectomy process. He is patient and listened carefully during the visits leading up to my reconstruction surgery and I am so happy with the results.
Dr. Kwok is an exceptional doctor. He cares immensely about his physical work but also the emotional well being of his patients. Dr. Kwok represents the gold standard in patient care.
Dr. Kwok was phenomenal from start to finish. From pre-op appointments, surgery day, and post-op appointments. He takes the time to listen and fully address all of your questions and concerns. He truly made me feel valued and never rushed during an appointment. I am also incredibly happy with the results of my procedure. I would recommend him a million times!
Dr Kwok's level of professionalism upon meeting with him gives me peace of mind about how my surgery will go in the future. He was very respectful in every aspect during a visit that is a very difficult thing to go through. Some people might not think it matters, but his professional dress, grooming, and careful choice of language made me feel like I am in great hands with a very skilled and capable surgeon.
I felt very comfortable with him. I appreciated the time he spent with me answering and providing the answers to my questions and concerns.
he was very profession and caring. Seems very knowledgable
He is smart and considerate. He tells me the truth not just what I want to hear. He's a kind doctor. Even though I know he's incredibly busy he has made time for me.
He was so kind and professional.
Dr. Kwok is a great surgeon/doctor. Gives explanations in a way the patient understands. He's a personable doctor.
Dr Kwok is amazing, knowledgeable, kind, explains things in a way I can understand.
Listens to you, tells you what's needed,tells you what to expect. Doesn't candy coat anything.
Es muy bueno sus explicaciones
I trust Dr. Kwok completely. He is calm, realistic, listens, and artistic to do reconstruction. He is amazing.
Dr Kwok has a warm and caring bedside manner. He takes the time needed to explain the procedures and the recovery you can expect after surgery. He never seems rushed and answered all my concerns and questions.
Dr Kwok is so kind and I have complete confidence in his knowledge and experience
Dr. Kwok is an extremely knowledgeable, kind, considerate, and skilled surgeon. He did my reconstruction after mastectomy and I am very happy with the results. I look much better than I expected, and the recovery was not nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. Dr. Kwok really listened to me and answered all of my questions, making me a part of the decision making process. I am so grateful for him!
Dr. Kwok is one of the most caring doctors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. he always listened to my needs. I feel like Doctor Kwok always puts my needs first.
Dr Kwok is incredible. He clearly explains options while also taking seriously your wants/goals as a patient.
Dr. Kwok was compassionate, caring and made me feel at ease. He explained my surgical options so that I can make the best decision for my up coming reconstructive surgery.
Dr Kwok's professionalism, knowledge, expertise and rapport is outstanding. He is especially attentive to my questions and does an excellent job explaining what I want and need to know. He is an outstanding surgeon.
Sometimes Dr. Kwok talks so soft I have trouble hearing him.
I left a little concerned regarding some scarring. When I asked about it he stated "we're more concerned about the cancer than what it looks like after." Now maybe I misheard him but that's what I heard. I thought aren't you supposed to be a plastic surgeon? Aren't plastic surgeons more concerned about how things look when you're done? Other than that he was very kind and he explain things very clearly, and answered all my questions.
Dr Kwok is outstanding-professional, skilled, knowledgeable, thorough, listens to his patients, honest, full of integrity-we need more surgeons like Doctor Kwok!
Dr. Kwok spent a good deal of time with us, was willing to answer all of our questions, and took the time to explain various options available to us, including pros and cons.
Dr Kwok is amazing. He listens and spends time answering questions. I fully trust him with my care.
I have recommended Dr. Kwok to many women.
Dr. Kowok and Dr. Porretta spent a great deal of time with me which I desperately needed in order to get straight what and how a mastectomy and reconstruct was going to play out.
Great physician highly recommend his services
Spent lots of time with us explaining ALL my options and each scenario
I absolutely love Dr. Kwok. He is so kind, caring, and professional. I feel like an individual patient in his visits- not just another person and another appointment for him. My husband came with me to an appointment, and he really liked Dr. Kwok as well!
Doctor take time to listen to my problems and care about me.
Dr Kwok is so respectful, and has a calming presence about him that puts you at ease. I feel like he is there to provide me me with the best care and to do what is best for his patients. He listens to your questions and answers them so you understand.
Respectfully dressed in a suit, well mannered, very good with a plus on all of the above rated items.
Both my sister and I got surgery from Dr.Alvin Kwok. He is an amazing surgeon and human. Kind, caring, and dedicated to his patients. He always listens and answers any questions one may have. I trust him with any future surgery I may need.
He made me feel so comfortable. I trust him and he so gentle.
Dr kwok takes great care to meet your expectations and takes time to answer all your questions.
Dr. Kwok was some what offended by me demanding to speak to him after he was the one who cancelled my surgery. I am having multiple surgeries and scheduling them all is complicated. There is no master coordinator for the brca clinic which is stupid. Dr. Kwok at one point passive aggressively stated that he wanted to give me more details and schedule because "it seems like I'm the type of person who wants a lot of details and organization". Of course when you're having multiple complex surgeries, I think you should have all the information available.
The entire team gave excellent care. Dr. Kwok is an excellent surgeon and very nice to work with.
I haven't had the opportunity to know Dr. Kwok like I did my former surgeon which was long term post cancer surgery and reconstruction. It is my hope This will be an equally trusting relationship.
Dr. Kwok is excellent in every way
Dr. Kwok is a very good surgeon, and he has a very good connection with his patients. I am so glad that I was able to find a doctor like him. His staff is very good also, and I felt that he really cared about me and the outcome of my surgery.
He worked very hard to get me what I wanted
my care by dr kwok and his entire team over the last 2 years has been outstanding. i would recommend him to anyone needing any type of plastic surgery, but his knowledge, skills, and compassion for breast cancer patients and their personal journeys helped me with my ups and downs.
Dr. Kwok is a very capable and caring plastic surgeon, there are not minimal or unnecessary questions, he always has an answer, or a plan for what needs to happen next. I will easily recommend his services to anyone. He is so accommodating that when I had an emergency, he made himself available and procured the best and fastest care I needed.
good
Dr kwok is very professional he took time to answer my questions thoroughly and go through detailed information. he was personable and helpful and very attentive to my questions. I feel lucky to have the opportunity to work with Dr kwok and his staff.
Dr. Kwok seems to sincerely care for his patients. He's intelligent and provides excellent care on very difficult procedures. He is calm and attentive. I felt confident I would be well taken care of and I was.
He is good to address your questions.
I'm so impressed with Dr. Kwok. I'm eager to have my surgery.
Dr Kwok is the best!
Dr. Kwok is a gifted surgeon, an exceptional communicator, as a listener and in his education to me, the patient. He is thorough and articulate, in a manner easily understood. I come away from each visit feeling heard and having all my questions answered.
Please add a survey choice level called excellent, because that is what Dr. Kwok's care is - excellence in all areas.
Well done!
Dr. Kwok appeared intent on pursuing his own approach, which left me feeling unheard and undervalued as a patient. Unlike other practitioners who have helped me feel at ease in difficult situations, I found his demeanor to be lacking in warmth and respect.
He is very knowledgeable! He talks in a way that you can understand and makes sure that you do understand. Great listener, and so kind!
Dr. Kwok and his team are professional, caring and responsive. They listened to my issues, respected my choices and guided me in making the right decisions. I highly recommend Dr. Kwok and his team.
Dr. Kwok excellent as always. Attentive, knowledgeable, shows concern and always asks if I have any questions for him.
My doctor didn't reassure me of my concerns. I wish he would've said, "I've seen this before. Give it more time. Or something." He kinda made me feel bad about my concerns and brushed them off. I paid for them out of my own pocket. It's the least he could do Is reassure me what's going on Is normal. I was told to come back in two weeks and we would see if my concerns are still there and reevaluate. I wonder if that's why he didn't go over care of my incisions when it comes to massaging them or my restrictions like lifting or anything. My sister and mom have had their breasts done so they are helping me out. Especially since I can't get in to see him
Dr Kwok is an amazing doctor. His kindess and compassion are so greatly appreciated. His level of expertise and knowledge on my case was above and beyond. I will highly recomment Dr Kwok and his great staff.
Dr. Kwok was very personable, respectful, and informative.
Dr. Kwok is excellent! He is courteous, kind and very aware of each patient's situation. I would highly recommend him!
I drive in from Boise Idaho and he is worth the drive he is kind caring and thoughtful . I appreciate how he explains everything to the pros and cons . Thanks for everything
Dr. Kwok is a really nice person and very professional. Can't say enough about his bedside manner.
Dr. Kwok has a very pleasant and thoughtful manner. He is encouraging and gives helpful explanations to my questions. I think he does excellent work.
I feel very confident and comfortable to move forward with my surgery . We discussed my traveling from Boise and to stop every hour and walk. He was very kind and compassionate I know I am in good hands . He took the time to explain my procedure and answered all my questions I was not rushed at all .
Dr. Kwok is an amazing and compassionate person who cares a great deal about his patient's well-being.
Most helpful listened to our concerns. Knowledgeable.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Associate Professor |
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| Academic Divisions |
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry - Yale University | B.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Internship | General Surgery - Brigham and Women¿s Hospital, Harvard Medical School | Intern |
| Residency | General Surgery - Brigham and Women¿s Hospital, Harvard Medical School | Resident |
| Graduate Training | Clinical Effectiveness - Harvard School of Public Health | M.P.H. |
| Research Fellow | Health Policy and Management - Harvard School of Public Health | Research Fellow |
| Chief Resident | General Surgery - Brigham and Women¿s Hospital, Harvard Medical School | Chief Resident |
| Fellowship | General Surgery - Brigham and Women¿s Hospital, Harvard Medical School | Clinical Fellow |
| Residency | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
| Chief Resident | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine | Chief Resident |
| Fellowship | Breast Reconstruction/Microsurgery - University of Utah | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Kwok AC, Goodwin IA, Ying J, Agarwal JP (2015). National trends and complication rates after bilateral mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction from 2005 to 2012. Am J Surg, 210(3), 512-6.
- Kwok AC, Simpson AM, Willcockson J, Donato DP, Goodwin IA, Agarwal JP (2018). Complications and their associations following the surgical repair of pressure ulcers. Am J Surg, 216(6), 1177-1181.
- Veith JP, Collier W, Kim J, Agarwal J, Kwok A (2019). A national analysis of readmissions for wound healing complications following the repair of lower back, hip, and buttock pressure ulcers using the Nationwide Readmissions Database. Am J Surg, 217(4), 658-663.
- Donato DP, Simpson AM, Garlick JW, Kwok AC, Crombie C, Agarwal JP (2019). Abdominal Contouring and Male Gender: Analysis of Complications Using the National Quality Improvement Program Database. Ann Plast Surg, 83(4), 481-487.
- Kwok AC, Funk LM, Baltaga R, Lipsitz SR, Merry AF, Dziekan G, Ciobanu G, Berry WR, Gawande AA (2013). Implementation of the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist, including introduction of pulse oximetry, in a resource-limited setting. Ann Surg, 257(4), 633-9.
- Hu YY, Kwok AC, Jiang W, Taback N, Loggers ET, Ting GV, Lipsitz SR, Weeks JC, Greenberg CC (2012). High-cost imaging in elderly patients with stage IV cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst, 104(15), 1164-72.
- Kwok AC, Edwards K, Donato DP, Tatro E, Xu Y, Presson AP, Agarwal JP (2018). Operative Time and Flap Failure in Unilateral and Bilateral Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg, 34(6), 428-435.
- Kwok AC, Simpson AM, Ye X, Tatro E, Agarwal JP (2018). Immediate Unilateral Breast Reconstruction using Abdominally Based Flaps: Analysis of 3,310 Cases. J Reconstr Microsurg, 35(1), 74-82.
- Magno-Padron DA, Collier W, Kim J, Agarwal JP, Kwok AC (2020). A Nationwide Analysis of Early and Late Readmissions following Free Tissue Transfer for Breast Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg, 36(6), 450-457.
- Holoyda KA, Simpson AM, Ye X, Agarwal JP, Kwok AC (2019). Immediate Bilateral Breast Reconstruction Using Abdominally Based Flaps: An Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample Database. J Reconstr Microsurg, 35(8), 594-601.
- Kwok AC, Hu YY, Dodgion CM, Jiang W, Ting GV, Taback N, Lipsitz SR, Weeks JC, Greenberg CC (2015). Invasive procedures in the elderly after stage IV cancer diagnosis. J Surg Res, 193(2), 754-63.
- Simpson AM, Kwok AC, Collier WH, Kim J, Veith J, Agarwal JP (2020). 2011 ACGME Duty Hour Limits had No Association With Breast Reconstruction Complications. J Surg Res, 247, 469-478.
- Stokes SM, Kim RY, Jacobs A, Esplin J, Kwok AC, Varghese TK Jr, Glasgow RE, Brooke BS, Finlayson SRG, Huang LC (2020). Home Disposal Kits for Leftover Opioid Medications After Surgery: Do They Work? J Surg Res, 245, 396-402.
- Kwok AC, Semel ME, Lipsitz SR, Bader AM, Barnato AE, Gawande AA, Jha AK (2011). The intensity and variation of surgical care at the end of life: a retrospective cohort study. Lancet, 378(9800), 1408-13.
- Kwok AC, Agarwal JP (2017). Unplanned reoperations after microvascular free tissue transfer: An analysis of 2,244 patients using the american college of surgeons national surgical quality improvement program database. Microsurgery, 37(3), 184-189.
- Kwok AC, Agarwal JP (2017). An analysis of free flap failure using the ACS NSQIP database. Does flap site and flap type matter? Microsurgery, 37(6), 531-538.
- Kwok AC, Agarwal JP (2018). An analysis of free flap failure using the ACS NSQIP database. Does flap site and flap type matter?. Microsurgery,
- Rockwell WB, Hurst CA, Morton DA, Kwok A, Foreman K (2007). The deep inferior epigastric artery: anatomy and applicability as a source of microvascular arterial grafts. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 120(1), 209-14.
- Kwok AC, Pannucci CJ, Agarwal J (2016). The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Flap Failure Data Are Inaccurate after 2010. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 138(3), 570e-1e.
- Collier W, Scheefer Van Boerum M, Kim J, Kwok A (2019). Are 30-Day Outcomes Enough? Late Infectious Readmissions following Prosthetic-Based Breast Reconstruction. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 144(3), 360e-368e.
- Kwok AC, Lipsitz SR, Bader AM, Gawande A (2011). Are targeted preoperative risk prediction tools more powerful? A test of models for emergency colon surgery in the very elderly. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 213(2), 220-5.
- Decker MR, Dodgion CM, Kwok AC, Hu YY, Havlena JA, Jiang W, Lipsitz SR, Kent KC, Greenberg C (2014). Specialization and the current practices of general surgeons. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 218(1), 8-15.
- Manum J, Veith J, Wei G, Kwok A, Agarwal (2019). Variables associated with length of stay in patients undergoing mastectomy and delayed-immediate breast reconstruction with tissue expander. The breast journal, 25(5), 927-931.
- Banerjee D, Kwok A, Lin SY, Slack F (2005). Developmental timing in C. elegans is regulated by kin-20 and tim-1, homologs of core circadian clock genes. Developmental cell, 8(2), 287-95.
- Simpson AM, Donato DP, Kwok AC, Agarwal J (2019). Predictors of complications following breast reduction surgery: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program study of 16,812 cases. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 72(1), 43-51.
- Donato DP, Kwok AC, Bishop MO, Presson AP, Agarwal J (2017). Unplanned Readmission in Outpatient Hand Surgery: An Analysis of 23,613 Patients in the NSQIP Data Set. Eplasty, 17, e36.
- Perry WR, Kwok AC, Kozycki C, Celi L (2013). Disparities in end-of-life care: a perspective and review of quality. Population health management, 16(2), 71-3.
- Schwarze ML, Barnato AE, Rathouz PJ, Zhao Q, Neuman HB, Winslow ER, Kennedy GD, Hu YY, Dodgion CM, Kwok AC, Greenberg C (2015). Development of a list of high-risk operations for patients 65 years and older. JAMA surgery, 150(4), 325-31.
- Kim RY, Kwakye G, Kwok AC, Baltaga R, Ciobanu G, Merry AF, Funk LM, Lipsitz SR, Gawande AA, Berry WR, Haynes A (2015). Sustainability and long-term effectiveness of the WHO surgical safety checklist combined with pulse oximetry in a resource-limited setting: two-year update from Moldova. JAMA surgery, 150(5), 473-9.
- Kwok AC, Tatro E, Jones KB, Agarwal J (2017). Pedicled Retrograde Fibula Flap for Ankle Reconstruction after Oncologic Resection of the Distal Fibula. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 5(2), e1232.
- Veith J, Coller W, Simpson A, Magno-Padron D, Mast B, Murphy RX, Agarwal J, Kwok, A A comparison of common plastic surgery operations using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program and Tracking Operations and Outcomes for Plastic Surgeons databases. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open,
- Kwok A, Malek (2008). Infections in renal transplant recipients: Management challenging, and prevention key. 1(11), 2-3.
- Luo J, Moss WD, Pires GR, Rhemtulla IA, Rosales M, Stoddard GJ, Agarwal JP, Kwok A (2022). A Nationwide Analysis Evaluating the Safety of Using Acellular Dermal Matrix with Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction. Archives of plastic surgery, 49(6), 716-723.
- Moss WD, Pires GR, Samlowski E, Webb J, DeAngelo MM, Eddington D, Brintz BJ, Agarwal J, Kwok A (2022). Characterizing the volume of surgery and post-operative complications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Langenbeck's archives of surgery, 407(8), 3727-3733.
- Goodwin IA, Luo J, Magno-Pardon DA, Veith J, Willcockson J, Carter G, Matsen C, Kwok AC, Agarwal C (2022). Current Practices in the Pathologic Assessment of Breast Tissue in Transmasculine Chest Surgery. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 150(3), 516e-525e.
- Pires GR, Moss WD, Memmott S, Wright T, Eddington D, Brintz BJ, Agarwal JP, Kwok A (2022). Analysis of Readmissions and Reoperations in Pediatric Microvascular Reconstruction. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery, 39(5), 343-349.
- Luo J, Collier W, Magno-Padron D, Tieman J, Pires G, Moss W, Rosales M, Kim J, Agarwal JP, Kwok A (2022). Characteristics of Nonelderly Adult Health Care Persistent Super Utilizers in Utah. Population health management, 25(4), 472-479.
- Moss W, Zhang R, Carter GC, Kwok A (2022). A Case for the Use of the 5-Item Modified Frailty Index in Preoperative Risk Assessment for Tissue Expander Placement in Breast Reconstruction. Annals of plastic surgery, 89(1), 23-27.
- Luo J, Rosales M, Wei G, Stoddard GJ, Kwok AC, Jeyapalina S, Agarwal J (2022). Hospitalization, mechanical ventilation, and case-fatality outcomes in US veterans with COVID-19 disease between years 2020-2021. Annals of epidemiology, 70, 37-44.
- Pires G, Moss WD, Luo J, Zhang R, Jones KB, Kwok AC, Agarwal J (2022). Free Vascularized Fibula Salvage of Failed CPH in Pediatric Sarcoma Patients. Sarcoma, 2022, 6240293.
- Luo J, Willis RN Jr, Ohlsen SM, Piccinin M, Moores N, Kwok AC, Agarwal J (2022). Meshed Acellular Dermal Matrix for Two-Staged Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: An Institutional Experience. Archives of plastic surgery, 49(2), 166-173.
- Magno-Padron DA, Holoyda KA, Moss W, Pires G, Carter GC, Agarwal JP, Kwok A (2022). Elective surgery resource utilization. Langenbeck's archives of surgery, 407(2), 829-833.
- Holoyda KA, Magno-Padron DA, Carter GC, Agarwal JP, Kwok A (2022). National Trends in Length of Stay for Microvascular Breast Reconstruction: An Evaluation of 10,465 Cases Using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 149(2), 306-313.
- Magno-Pardon DA, Luo J, Carter GC, Agarwal JP, Kwok A (2022). An Analysis of the Modified Five-Item Frailty Index for Predicting Complications following Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 149(1), 41-47.
- Van Boerum MS, Mann SL, Veith JP, Collier W, Hosein RC, Manum JS, Agarwal J, Kwok A (2021). Patient-reported opioid use for tissue expander-based breast reconstruction. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 74(11), 2899-2905.
- Luo J, Carter GC, Agarwal JP, Kwok A (2021). The 5-Factor Modified Frailty Index as a Predictor of 30-day Complications in Pressure Ulcer Repair. The Journal of surgical research, 265, 21-26.
- Magno-Padron DA, Luo J, Jessop TC, Garlick JW, Manum JS, Carter GC, Agarwal JP, Kwok A (2021). A population-based study of breast implant illness. Archives of plastic surgery, 48(4), 353-360.
- Luo J, Jeyapalina S, Stoddard GJ, Kwok AC, Agarwal J (2021). Coronavirus disease 2019 in veterans receiving care at veterans health administration facilities. Annals of epidemiology, 55, 10-14.
- Moss WD, King BW, Memmott S, Pires G, Rosales M, Kwok A, Tenzel (2023). An Evaluation of Racial Disparities in Online Marketing of Academic Plastic Surgery Practices. Annals of plastic surgery, 90(2), 114-117.
- Bleicher J, Fender Z, Johnson JE, Cain BT, Phan K, Powers D, Wei G, Presson AP, Kwok A, Pickron TB, Scaife CL, Huang L (2022). Use of post-discharge opioid consumption patterns as a tool for evaluating opioid prescribing guidelines. American journal of surgery, 224(1 Pt A), 58-63.
- Bertolaccini CM, Prazak AMB, Goodwin IA, Kwok A, Mendenhall SD, Rockwell WB, Agarwal J, Pannucci C (2022). Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Microvascular Surgery Patients Using Weight-Based Unfractionated Heparin Infusions. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery, 38(5), 395-401.
- Pannucci CJ, Fleming KI, Bertolaccini C, Agarwal J, Rockwell WB, Mendenhall SD, Kwok A, Goodwin I, Gociman B, Momeni (2021). Optimal Dosing of Prophylactic Enoxaparin after Surgical Procedures: Results of the Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled FIxed or Variable Enoxaparin (FIVE) Trial. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 147(4), 947-958.
- Veith J, Collier W, Simpson A, Magno-Padron D, Mast B, Murphy RX Jr, Agarwal J, Kwok (2020). A Comparison of Common Plastic Surgery Operations Using the NSQIP and TOPS Databases. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 8(5), e2841.
- Sudduth JD, Moss WD, Clinker C, Marquez JL, Anderson E, Eddington D, Agarwal J, Kwok A (2023). Scheduled Postoperative Ketorolac Does Not Decrease Opiate Use following Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery,
- Marquez JL, Sudduth JD, Kuo K, Patel AA, Eddington D, Agarwal JP, Kwok A (2023). A Comparison of Postoperative Outcomes Between Immediate, Delayed Immediate, and Delayed Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: Analysis of 2010-2020 NSQIP Data. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery,
Review
- Pires GR, Moss WD, Hosein RC, Overschmidt BT, Magno-Padron DA, Agarwal JP, McFarland MM, Casucci T, Kwok A (2022). Comparison of Human, Porcine, and Bovine Acellular Dermal Matrix in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: A Scoping Review. Annals of plastic surgery, 89(6), 694-702.
Book Chapter
- Kwok (2020). Breast cancer: current trends in screening, patient evaluation, and treatment (Chapter 58).
- Kwok (2021). Radiation and autologous breast reconstruction: The role of delayed-immediate reconstruction (Chapter 97).
Case Report
- Hillard VH, Liu JK, Kwok A, Schmidt MH (2007). Perineural spread of malignant mesothelioma resulting in an intradural spinal cord mass: case report. J Neurooncol, 81(2), 185-9.
- Anstadt EE, Johns DN, Kwok AC, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2016). Neonatal Ear Molding: Timing and Technique. Pediatrics, 137(3), e20152831.
Letter
- Simpson AM, Donato DP, Kwok AC, Agarwal J (2019). Response to letter commenting on predictors of complications following breast reduction surgery: A national surgical quality improvement program study of 16,812 cases. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 72(8), 1436-1447.
- Kwok A (2020). Reply: Are 30-Day Outcomes Enough? Late Infectious Readmissions following Prosthetic-Based Breast Reconstruction. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 146(6), 818e.
Other
- Simpson AM, Donato DP, Kwok AC, Agarwal J (2019). Corrigendum to "Predictors of complications following breast reduction surgery: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program study of 16,812 cases" [J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 72 (2019) 43-51]. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 72(8), 1434-1435.