Ian B. Kwok

Ian B. Kwok, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, specializing in Palliative Medicine. He serves as Assistant Attending Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Director of Community Outreach and Education for the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine.

• Education:
  • M.D., Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2017)
  • B.A., Columbia University (2011)

Dr. Kwok's research focuses on innovative communication strategies for serious illness care, community-health system integration, and creative arts therapies (e.g., music/art/poetry therapy, tattoo preservation) in palliative contexts. He has developed digital health interventions for Alzheimer's caregivers and pioneered the SoCAP taxonomy for eHealth app social features.

His peer-reviewed publications span palliative care education (Project ECHO in the Caribbean), implantable cardioverter-defibrillator management, and arts-based therapeutic modalities. Key journals include Journal of Medical Internet Research and Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.

• Scientific Recognition:
  • America's Top Doctors

Dr. Kwok's work emphasizes patient-centered care, with clinical interests in hospice care, telehealth, and home visits for palliative patients. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.