Dr. Robert Kwok
Primary Care, Pediatrics
Mountain View, CA
35 years experience male
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About
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Dr. Robert Kwok practiced general pediatrics for 28 years in California. Before coming to the San Jose area in Northern California, he graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. In his most recent office practice, he provided primary care for children from newborns to high school students. Dr. Kwok serves up helpful, sensible answers at every visit, and can be overheard saying, "Vaccinate all your kids, talk with them every day, and give us a call if one of them is ill or needs advice." Dr. Kwok likes HealthTap because it lets him deliver accurate medical information to people both in his local community and also across the globe. He also likes the way people can go online to read multiple HealthTap answers to a single question, to get several doctors' opinions.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
Licenses
United States: California
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
22K Answers
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Depends on . . .: Babies ages 3-12 months can easily catch colds from other people. If there is just a runny nose, without much fussiness, without any high fever, witho... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Doctor to evaluate: A primary care doctor can evaluate to see why a headache would occur after running upstairs. Important details to tell the doctor include how long the... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dr. can re-evaluate: Tonsil infections from strep bacteria usually get well quickly on antibiotics. If symptoms continue, the person's doctor should recheck to see if ther... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Maybe; sometimes not: Most people are not perfectly symmetrical, and some people have unequal leg lengths. A primary care doctor or an orthopedic doctor can measure the leg... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Vemox; yes: Vermox is the medication for pinworms. In the U.S., Vermox is by prescription only. I have heard that in some other countries, pinworm medication is o... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Body is in balance: A normal, healthy person who eats about the same amount each week, exercises about the same amount each week, but isn't gaining either fat-weight or m... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Not restful sleep?: A child may not be getting restful sleep, due to snoring, being in the "wrong" sleep stages, or other problems. Such a child can be tired in the dayti... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Experts on HealthTap were only medical doctors in 2011, but dentists and podiatrists joined HealthTap in 2012. Thanks for using HealthTap!
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Playard may be ok: It is safe for a baby to sleep in a playard only if the playard was safe when new (meaning no safety recalls by the government or manufacturer), if th... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Intestinal allergies: Celiac disease (gluten allergy) occurs in a person who may have a genetic tendency to react abnormally to gluten (a protein in wheat, barley, and rye)... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Biking is a good way to lose weight, as long as one doesn't eat a lot of snacks, energy bars, nor drink sugared drinks on the bike trip. Weight will o... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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A couple pounds/wk: Successful (intentional) weight loss requires that a person stick to a plan for months or years. The person must be happy with the foods he gets to ea... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Raynaud's disease is due to spasm of blood vessels supplying the fingers and toes, and sometimes other parts of the body. Feet symptoms are usually sy... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Avoid cold, triggers: Other than treating the underlying condition(s) causing raynaud's symptoms, avoiding emotional stress, keeping warm, not smoking, and avoiding caffein... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Use anti-histamines: For bug bites, one can take over-the-counter claritin, zyrtec, or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to block histamine, which causes itching. Putting Hydroco... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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No: Normal human's have one-way traffic in their intestinal tracts. After a person swallows food, the food is processed and moved along from the throat al... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Sometimes it does: Constipation by itself can increase one's weight by the amount of poop (stool) that is staying inside the intestines. Hormonal imbalances, such as low... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Dilute juice, +fiber: Drinking juice beverages (with or without fiber) can help with weight loss only if they don't increase the total amount of calories eaten per day. For... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Smoking (inhaling smoke, which is full of lung irritants and cancer-causing chemicals) of any kind is unhealthy and bad for asthma patients. Weed is i... Read More
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Medicine + clean air: People with exercise-induced or regular asthma can use steroid inhalers (flovent) to reduce swelling, mucus, and "sensitivity" in the airways. Broncho... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Blood flow changes?: The actual cause of migraine headaches is not known. The vascular theory says that changes in the size of blood vessels leading to the brain causes ch... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes, if low enough: Helpful weight loss foods are natural foods that take time to chew but contain few calories. Examples include carrots, celery, and iceberg lettuce (wi... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No, not really ...: There is not a breathing exercise that burns calories to help lose weight. Breathing is quite effortless, and uses few calories. However, some people ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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No, not rectal type: Mycotoxins (the toxic chemicals made by some molds or fungi) can be harmful to humans and animals. Aflatoxin is a well known mycotoxin that can be fou... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Not a true lazy eye: A true lazy eye is an eye that cannot see well because the part of the brain that receives information from that eye did not develop properly during c... Read More
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Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is sedating: Claritin, zyrtec, allegra, or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can help with allergy and asthma symptoms caused by allergies to respiratory pollens or other... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Fertility remains ok: A woman should be able to get pregnant after weight loss surgery if she was able to get pregnant before her surgery. The surgery probably won't decrea... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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With HEPA filter: A vacuum cleaner with a hepa filter puts out pollen-free, dust-free air from its exhaust end. A vacuum cleaner that blows exhaust upward instead of si... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Brown rice is better: As a general rule, complex carbohydrates are better that refined, white carbohydrates. Brown rice is better than white rice. Whole grain bread is bett... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: A person's spine takes on a lot of stress when he carries a heavy backpack or gains 50-100 pounds in weight. Obesity can worsen spine problems such as... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Avoid over-washing: A daily moisturizing cream used 2-4 times a day helps to heal dry skin and to prevent return of the dry rash. Examples: cetaphil, cerave, eucerin. Som... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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(Choles / HDL) < 3.0: It is better to have a high HDL and a low ldl. Hdl is the good and LDL is the bad cholesterol. Doctors want a patient's total cholesterol divided by H... Read More
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Antifungal medicine: Fungus infections of the skin usually change the skin color, but after a few to many months, the color should be back to normal. Common "ringworm", jo... Read More
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Depends on age: A new baby (under 3 months) needs to go to a doctor. A 3-12 month baby can have a fever when there is an infection, and tylenol (acetaminophen) is us... Read More
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No, it is fine: Chinese food is just fine for asthma patients, as long as they are not allergic to something in a particular dish, because food allergies can sometime... Read More
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If approved by a Dr.: Weight-lifting burns stored fat only if the activity is using lots of calories. If one lifts a heavy weight one repetition, and then walks around chat... Read More
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Lower Wt : Lower BMI: The body mass index (bmi) is a measurement that looks at one's weight in comparison to his height. Tall people are allowed to weigh more than short pe... Read More
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On unaffected areas: Tattoos always have some risks and dangers. In patients with raynaud's phenomenon, there are repeated episodes of inadequate blood flow to the hands a... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Unfortunately, no: There are thousands of supplements advertised to do all sorts of magical remedies. Very few supplements have real research studies to show benefits (b... Read More
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Maybe not: A Marfan syndrome woman has a 50% chance of having a Marfan syndrome baby, if the father of the baby is "normal". During pregnancy, the woman needs cl... Read More
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Unlikely: Cracking a joint moves the parts of the joint, with the cracking noise coming from cartilage surfaces sliding, from movement of a little air-space fro... Read More
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No: There are no vaccines for allergies. One can get allergy shots from an allergist, if the doctor feels that allergy shots would be helpful. Allergy sho... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: A low-calorie diet speeds up weight loss. If a person eats fewer calories than he needs to live on each day, his body will use the stored fuel (fat). ... Read More
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No: Vaccinations are not "fatal". Vaccinations are fine for almost everyone in the community, except a few people with immune system disorders and a few w... Read More
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None proven to help: Men who are worried about their sperm and semen are usually trying to have a baby, so may end up buying and taking supplements advertised to help sper... Read More
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Yes: Several simple blood tests look for antibodies present in celiac disease. The common test is tissue transglutaminase antibody (ttg iga). Blood tests a... Read More
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Not necessarily: A child inherits half his genes from each parent, so the leg shape will likely be a mix of the mom's & dad's leg shapes. Some traits are dominant and ... Read More
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No: Ingrown toenails are a physical problem in which a sharp edge or corner of the toenail is under some skin and continues to grow, thus cutting into the... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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If growing bigger: If one testicle is growing bigger than the other one, after puberty, there could be a tumor in the growing testicle. A doctor's evaluation is needed. ... Read More
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Ask Dr. for details: Exablate involves no surgery (uses MRI & us). The patient is sedated with pain medication, but is conscious, and so she can be treated outside of the ... Read More
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Dec 10, 2014
I enjoy reading Dr. Kwok's advice on Health Tap. I'm impressed by the broad scope of his medical knowledge, his sense of humor and his skill in explaining medical issues to patients in plain English w...Read More
Sep 20, 2017
This doctor is an outstanding pediatrician and knows what he's talking about. He's compassionate and concerned. He also takes time with patients. I recommend him whole-heartedly!
Nov 3, 2012
Dr. Kwok is a kind and knowledgable physician who is always a pleasure to interact and work with. I would highly recommend as a pediatrician in the south bay area!
HealthTap member
Lol thanks. I am aware of that, many I should have been more clear, I wanted to know of how to get the poop out, in my question I said it has been 3-4wks since last BM and am afraid that it will becom...Read More
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Thank you Dr. Kwok for your time. Unfortunately, I'm pretty certain that he said 6cm but I will call the office to confirm. He actually called it a "growth". I have had unexplained weight loss in t...Read More
HealthTap member
Thanks for telling me the reasons for possible addition of oxygen. That was exactly my question but I asked it in a way that looked more like asking for permission to use it on my re-read. There does ...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Baylor College of Medicine, TX
MD
Residency
Texas Children's Hospital
Awards
Most Loved Doctor, First Place, National - Winter
2015
Master Rx Editor, First Place, National - Winter
2015
Top Doctor, Second Place, San Jose Region - Spring
2015
Affiliations
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics
Virtual Visit Ratings
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