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Alvin C. Kwok
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Alvin C. Kwok, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English, Mandarin Chinese

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

2K, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

Farmington Health Center

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington , UT 84025

University of Utah Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Dr. Alvin Kwok, MD, MPH is a board-certified fellowship trained Plastic Surgeon at the University of Utah and specializes in breast reconstruction. His clinical interests are in implant as well as tissue based breast reconstruction including microsurgical free tissue transfer (DIEP, SIEA, PAP, DUG, TUG, SGAP). He also has research interests in clinical outcomes and patient safety. He sees patients at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital and the Farmington Health Center.

Dr. Kwok grew up in the Northeast and earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University, his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine, and his Masters in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed a General Surgery Residency at the Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston and a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the University of Utah. His fellowship training is in Breast Reconstruction and Microsurgery which he completed at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital.

Dr. Kwok is an Eagle Scout and enjoys hiking and skiing. Most of all he loves spending his free time with his wife and three children.

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Patient Rating

Patients describe Dr. Kwok as a highly skilled, knowledgeable surgeon who achieves excellent surgical results. Many emphasize his compassionate, kind bedside manner, attentiveness, and clear explanations that leave them feeling heard and confident about their care. Reviewers also praise his professionalism and the supportive team around him, noting clear communication before and after surgery and a reassuring presence throughout treatment.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.9 /5
( out of 532 reviews )

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.


May 21, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Kwok is amazing I wish I had seen him when I was initially diagnosed.

May 20, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is awesome and am so grateful for his services provided for [NAME REMOVED].

May 14, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Alvin Kwok is caring, patient, respectful and invested in his patients. He goes out of his way to answer questions more than once if needed and he gives you information needed to aid you in making an informed decision about your body and your needs. I would absolutely recommend him to others! I have been very happy with my experience.

May 11, 2026
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. KWOK made me feel comfortable and confident about our upcoming surgery by explaining everything clearly and with compassion. I truly appreciated his professionalism, patience, and caring approach. We are very thankful to be under his care and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reassuring surgeon.

May 03, 2026
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Caring, trustworthy, listens.

Apr 21, 2026
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Most professional Dr. I have met. Very respectful, great listener and caring. He has every quality of what you would want in a Dr. He's been a blessing in all my surgeries.

Apr 20, 2026
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr Kwok is very caring and very knowledgeable.

Apr 20, 2026
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Kwok's chairside manner matches his skill as a physician. He is knowledgeable, caring, and listens before giving his recommendation.

Apr 15, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kwok is extremely kind, talented and knowledgeable! He is a superior surgeon!

Feb 25, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kwok is AMAZING very kind and knowledgeable!

Feb 25, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She fully understands how to take care of me and my health [TRANSLATED]

Feb 21, 2026
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

My experience with Dr Kwok was outstanding, from our first appointment through surgery and then to after care. He is kind and compassionate, he explained my diagnosis and treatment options thoroughly and in a way that I felt included in the decision-making process, and I felt safe every step of the way.

Feb 11, 2026
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Kwok is very kind and has a pleasant manner. He does a good job of making sure I understand things. I'm pleased with his work.

Feb 04, 2026
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

The doctor is so professional, he helped me to understand what to expect from the surgery.

Feb 04, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I immediately felt heard and cared for during my initial and subsequent appointments with Dr. Kwok. You can tell he cares. I am grateful that he will be my surgeon on an upcoming procedure.

Feb 01, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Kwok is a highly skilled surgeon. He did an amazing job on my reconstruction. He has a kind bedside manner, and he is very knowledgeable! I highly recommend Dr Kwok. You are in good hands!!

Jan 20, 2026
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Excellent, very patient and professional. [TRANSLATED]

Jan 18, 2026
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

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.

Dec 23, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

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.

Dec 21, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

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!

Dec 21, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Listens to you, tells you what's needed,tells you what to expect. Doesn't candy coat anything.

Nov 24, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

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.

Nov 24, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

I love Dr. Kwoks soft spoken and gentle approach. He's serious and exact but light hearted too!

Nov 23, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

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.

Nov 23, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

he was very profession and caring. Seems very knowledgable

Nov 17, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I felt very comfortable with him. I appreciated the time he spent with me answering and providing the answers to my questions and concerns.

Nov 14, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Kowk is very understanding and explains the procedure very thoroughly. His manner is comforting and his expertise tops!

Nov 06, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kwok is professional, kind, amiable, and knowledgeable. I feel like he really cares and will do his best.

Nov 06, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kwok is a really nice person and very professional. Can't say enough about his bedside manner.

Nov 05, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kwok is an absolute gem and I am happy to be in his care.

Nov 03, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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.

Oct 14, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is a great dr and explaines everything in a caring matter.

Oct 09, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very good team working with him

Oct 05, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

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.

Sep 11, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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

Sep 07, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

He's incredible! Very attentive

Aug 21, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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.

Aug 20, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Kwok is amazing, knowledgeable, kind, explains things in a way I can understand.

Jul 19, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

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.

Jul 19, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

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.

Jul 10, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Kwok was very personable, respectful, and informative.

Jun 26, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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.

Jun 26, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kwok is a great surgeon/doctor. Gives explanations in a way the patient understands. He's a personable doctor.

Jun 08, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

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!

Jun 05, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Kwok is excellent! He is courteous, kind and very aware of each patient's situation. I would highly recommend him!

May 05, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

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!

May 03, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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.

Mar 30, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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.

Mar 23, 2025
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

He was so kind and professional.

Feb 28, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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.

Feb 14, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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!

Jan 17, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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'

Jan 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kwok is a super surgeon. Great bedside manner. Really like the way he explains things and always asks if you have any questions.

Dec 12, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Kwik is very kind and helpful!!

Nov 27, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Please add a survey choice level called excellent, because that is what Dr. Kwok's care is - excellence in all areas.

Nov 27, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Kwok is someone that I would definitely see again. I liked him and his work very much!

Nov 20, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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

Nov 13, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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.

Nov 10, 2024
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

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 .

Nov 07, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kwok is an amazing and compassionate person who cares a great deal about his patient's well-being.

Oct 29, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He was very nice, showed concern for my well being and explained everything that I didn't understand.


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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery -Associate Professor
Academic Divisions Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Education history

Fellowship Breast Reconstruction/Microsurgery - University of Utah Fellow
Chief Resident Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
Residency Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
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
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
Residency General Surgery - Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School Resident
Internship General Surgery - Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School Intern
Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine M.D.
Undergraduate Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry - Yale University B.S.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Sudduth JD, Moss WD, Clinker C, Marquez JL, Anderson E, Eddington D, Agarwal J, Kwok AC (2023). Scheduled Postoperative Ketorolac Does Not Decrease Opiate Use following Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg.
  2. Marquez JL, Sudduth JD, Kuo K, Patel AA, Eddington D, Agarwal JP, Kwok AC (2023). A Comparison of Postoperative Outcomes Between Immediate, Delayed Immediate, and Delayed Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: Analysis of 2010-2020 NSQIP Data. J Reconstr Microsurg.
  3. Moss WD, King BW, Memmott S, Pires G, Rosales M, Kwok A, Tenzel P (2022). An Evaluation of Racial Disparities in Online Marketing of Academic Plastic Surgery Practices. Ann Plast Surg, 90(2), 114-117.
  4. Luo J, Moss WD, Pires GR, Rhemtulla IA, Rosales M, Stoddard GJ, Agarwal JP, Kwok AC (2022). A Nationwide Analysis Evaluating the Safety of Using Acellular Dermal Matrix with Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction. Arch Plast Surg, 49(6), 716-723.
  5. Moss WD, Pires GR, Samlowski E, Webb J, DeAngelo MM, Eddington D, Brintz BJ, Agarwal J, Kwok AC (2022). Characterizing the volume of surgery and post-operative complications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Langenbecks Arch Surg, 407(8), 3727-3733.
  6. Goodwin IA, Luo J, Magno-Pardon DA, Veith J, Willcockson J, Carter G, Matsen C, Kwok AC, Agarwal CA (2022). Current Practices in the Pathologic Assessment of Breast Tissue in Transmasculine Chest Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg, 150(3), 516e-525e.
  7. Pires GR, Moss WD, Memmott S, Wright T, Eddington D, Brintz BJ, Agarwal JP, Kwok AC (2022). Analysis of Readmissions and Reoperations in Pediatric Microvascular Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg, 39(5), 343-349.
  8. Luo J, Collier W, Magno-Padron D, Tieman J, Pires G, Moss W, Rosales M, Kim J, Agarwal JP, Kwok AC (2022). Characteristics of Nonelderly Adult Health Care Persistent Super Utilizers in Utah. Popul Health Manag, 25(4), 472-479.
  9. Moss W, Zhang R, Carter GC, Kwok AC (2021). A Case for the Use of the 5-Item Modified Frailty Index in Preoperative Risk Assessment for Tissue Expander Placement in Breast Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg, 89(1), 23-27.
  10. Bleicher J, Fender Z, Johnson JE, Cain BT, Phan K, Powers D, Wei G, Presson AP, Kwok A, Pickron TB, Scaife CL, Huang LC (2021). Use of post-discharge opioid consumption patterns as a tool for evaluating opioid prescribing guidelines. Am J Surg, 224(1 Pt A), 58-63.
  11. Bertolaccini CM, Prazak AMB, Goodwin IA, Kwok A, Mendenhall SD, Rockwell WB, Agarwal J, Pannucci CJ (2021). Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Microvascular Surgery Patients Using Weight-Based Unfractionated Heparin Infusions. J Reconstr Microsurg, 38(5), 395-401.
  12. Luo J, Rosales M, Wei G, Stoddard GJ, Kwok AC, Jeyapalina S, Agarwal JP (2022). Hospitalization, mechanical ventilation, and case-fatality outcomes in US veterans with COVID-19 disease between years 2020-2021. Ann Epidemiol, 70, 37-44.
  13. Pires G, Moss WD, Luo J, Zhang R, Jones KB, Kwok AC, Agarwal JP (2022). Free Vascularized Fibula Salvage of Failed CPH in Pediatric Sarcoma Patients. Sarcoma, 2022, 6240293.
  14. Luo J, Willis RN Jr, Ohlsen SM, Piccinin M, Moores N, Kwok AC, Agarwal JP (2022). Meshed Acellular Dermal Matrix for Two-Staged Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: An Institutional Experience. Arch Plast Surg, 49(2), 166-173.
  15. Magno-Padron DA, Holoyda KA, Moss W, Pires G, Carter GC, Agarwal JP, Kwok AC (2021). Elective surgery resource utilization. Langenbecks Arch Surg, 407(2), 829-833.
  16. Holoyda KA, Magno-Padron DA, Carter GC, Agarwal JP, Kwok AC (2021). 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. Plast Reconstr Surg, 149(2), 306-313.
  17. Magno-Pardon DA, Luo J, Carter GC, Agarwal JP, Kwok AC (2021). An Analysis of the Modified Five-Item Frailty Index for Predicting Complications following Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg, 149(1), 41-47.
  18. Van Boerum MS, Mann SL, Veith JP, Collier W, Hosein RC, Manum JS, Agarwal J, Kwok AC (2021). Patient-reported opioid use for tissue expander-based breast reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg, 74(11), 2899-2905.
  19. Luo J, Carter GC, Agarwal JP, Kwok AC (2021). The 5-Factor Modified Frailty Index as a Predictor of 30-day Complications in Pressure Ulcer Repair. J Surg Res, 265, 21-26.
  20. Magno-Padron DA, Luo J, Jessop TC, Garlick JW, Manum JS, Carter GC, Agarwal JP, Kwok AC (2021). A population-based study of breast implant illness. Arch Plast Surg, 48(4), 353-360.
  21. Pannucci CJ, Fleming KI, Bertolaccini C, Agarwal J, Rockwell WB, Mendenhall SD, Kwok A, Goodwin I, Gociman B, Momeni A (2021). Optimal Dosing of Prophylactic Enoxaparin after Surgical Procedures: Results of the Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled FIxed or Variable Enoxaparin (FIVE) Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg, 147(4), 947-958.
  22. Luo J, Jeyapalina S, Stoddard GJ, Kwok AC, Agarwal JP (2020). Coronavirus disease 2019 in veterans receiving care at veterans health administration facilities. Ann Epidemiol, 55, 10-14.
  23. Veith J, Collier W, Simpson A, Magno-Padron D, Mast B, Murphy RX Jr, Agarwal J, Kwok A (2020). A Comparison of Common Plastic Surgery Operations Using the NSQIP and TOPS Databases. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 8(5), e2841.
  24. 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.
  25. Simpson AM, Kwok AC, Collier WH, Kim J, Veith J, Agarwal JP (2019). 2011 ACGME Duty Hour Limits had No Association With Breast Reconstruction Complications. J Surg Res, 247, 469-478.
  26. Stokes SM, Kim RY, Jacobs A, Esplin J, Kwok AC, Varghese TK Jr, Glasgow RE, Brooke BS, Finlayson SRG, Huang LC (2019). Home Disposal Kits for Leftover Opioid Medications After Surgery: Do They Work? J Surg Res, 245, 396-402.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. Manum J, Veith J, Wei G, Kwok A, Agarwal J (2019). Variables associated with length of stay in patients undergoing mastectomy and delayed-immediate breast reconstruction with tissue expander. Breast J, 25(5), 927-931.
  30. Collier W, Scheefer Van Boerum M, Kim J, Kwok AC (2019). Are 30-Day Outcomes Enough? Late Infectious Readmissions following Prosthetic-Based Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg, 144(3), 360e-368e.
  31. Veith JP, Collier W, Kim J, Agarwal J, Kwok A (2018). 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.
  32. Simpson AM, Donato DP, Kwok AC, Agarwal JP (2018). Predictors of complications following breast reduction surgery: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program study of 16,812 cases. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg, 72(1), 43-51.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. Kwok AC, Agarwal JP (2017). An analysis of free flap failure using the ACS NSQIP database. Does flap site and flap type matter? Microsurgery.
  36. 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.
  37. Donato DP, Kwok AC, Bishop MO, Presson AP, Agarwal JP (2017). Unplanned Readmission in Outpatient Hand Surgery: An Analysis of 23,613 Patients in the NSQIP Data Set. Eplasty, 17, e36.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. Kwok AC, Tatro E, Jones KB, Agarwal JP (2017). Pedicled Retrograde Fibula Flap for Ankle Reconstruction after Oncologic Resection of the Distal Fibula. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 5(2), e1232.
  41. Kwok AC, Pannucci CJ, Agarwal JP (2016). The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Flap Failure Data Are Inaccurate after 2010. Plast Reconstr Surg, 138(3), 570e-1e.
  42. 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.
  43. Kim RY, Kwakye G, Kwok AC, Baltaga R, Ciobanu G, Merry AF, Funk LM, Lipsitz SR, Gawande AA, Berry WR, Haynes AB (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 Surg, 150(5), 473-9.
  44. Schwarze ML, Barnato AE, Rathouz PJ, Zhao Q, Neuman HB, Winslow ER, Kennedy GD, Hu YY, Dodgion CM, Kwok AC, Greenberg CC (2015). Development of a list of high-risk operations for patients 65 years and older. JAMA Surg, 150(4), 325-31.
  45. 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.
  46. Decker MR, Dodgion CM, Kwok AC, Hu YY, Havlena JA, Jiang W, Lipsitz SR, Kent KC, Greenberg CC (2014). Specialization and the current practices of general surgeons. J Am Coll Surg, 218(1), 8-15.
  47. 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.
  48. Perry WR, Kwok AC, Kozycki C, Celi LA (2013). Disparities in end-of-life care: a perspective and review of quality. Popul Health Manag, 16(2), 71-3.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. Kwok AC, Lipsitz SR, Bader AM, Gawande AA (2011). Are targeted preoperative risk prediction tools more powerful? A test of models for emergency colon surgery in the very elderly. J Am Coll Surg, 213(2), 220-5.
  52. Kwok A, Malek S (2008). Infections in renal transplant recipients: Management challenging, and prevention key. 1(11), 2-3.
  53. Rockwell WB, Hurst CA, Morton DA, Kwok A, Foreman KB (2007). The deep inferior epigastric artery: anatomy and applicability as a source of microvascular arterial grafts. Plast Reconstr Surg, 120(1), 209-14.
  54. Banerjee D, Kwok A, Lin SY, Slack FJ (2005). Developmental timing in C. elegans is regulated by kin-20 and tim-1, homologs of core circadian clock genes. Dev Cell, 8(2), 287-95.
  55. Veith J, Coller W, Simpson A, Magno-Padron D, Mast B, Murphy RX, Agarwal J, Kwok, AC (). A comparison of common plastic surgery operations using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program and Tracking Operations and Outcomes for Plastic Surgeons databases. (Epub ahead of print) Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open.

Review

  1. Pires GR, Moss WD, Hosein RC, Overschmidt BT, Magno-Padron DA, Agarwal JP, McFarland MM, Casucci T, Kwok AC (2022). Comparison of Human, Porcine, and Bovine Acellular Dermal Matrix in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: A Scoping Review. [Review]. Ann Plast Surg, 89(6), 694-702.

Book Chapter

  1. Kwok A (2021). Radiation and autologous breast reconstruction: The role of delayed-immediate reconstruction (Chapter 97). In Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art (Fourth Edition).
  2. Kwok A (2020). Breast cancer: current trends in screening, patient evaluation, and treatment (Chapter 58). In Grabb and Smith’s Plastic Surgery (Eighth Edition).

Case Report

  1. Anstadt EE, Johns DN, Kwok AC, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2016). Neonatal Ear Molding: Timing and Technique. Pediatrics, 137(3), e20152831.
  2. 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.

Letter

  1. Kwok AC (2020). Reply: Are 30-Day Outcomes Enough? Late Infectious Readmissions following Prosthetic-Based Breast Reconstruction. [Letter to the editor]. Plast Reconstr Surg, 146(6), 818e.
  2. Simpson AM, Donato DP, Kwok AC, Agarwal JP (2019). Response to letter commenting on predictors of complications following breast reduction surgery: A national surgical quality improvement program study of 16,812 cases. [Letter to the editor]. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg, 72(8), 1436-1447.

Other

  1. Simpson AM, Donato DP, Kwok AC, Agarwal JP (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]. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg (72(8), pp. 1434-1435). Netherlands.

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