Dr. Yue F. Kwok
Overview
Raymond Kwok, DO, an oncologist at Staten Island University Hospital, treats patients with all types of cancer, but specializes in brain tumors and head, neck and lung cancers. After attending medical school at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City, he came to Staten Island University Hospital for both his residency and a fellowship.
Dr. Kwok was drawn to medicine by the problem-solving nature of the work. Being a doctor involves using subtle clues to formulate diagnoses and design treatment plans, he says. An early career job as a research assistant at a cancer biobank further sparked his interest in the field. Observing the complexity of cancer biology firsthand fueled my fascination with oncology and set a strong research foundation that I continue to build upon. Losing his grandmother to leukemia also deeply affected him, and he shifted his focus pathology to a patient-centered role in hematology and oncology. I wanted to honor her memory, says Dr. Kwok.
Dr. Kwok's approach to care is based on the latest evidence-based medicine, compassionate communication, and a strong emphasis on patient education. I find deep fulfillment in guiding patients through complex and often life-altering diagnoses with compassion and support. I want to ensure that they fully understand their diagnosis and treatment options, and I take the time to listen and involve them in the decision-making process. My goal is to be a caring and informed partner in their cancer journey.
Likewise, Dr. Kwok's team of radiologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, and other specialists emphasizes close collaboration and open communication, which ensures that every detail from diagnosis to treatment management is addressed with empathy and precision.
In addition to his work in the hospital, Dr. Kwok has been involved in several community service initiatives for underserved populations, including health fairs and free screening events in Harlem, New York. This work is close to my heart, as it allows me to support preventive healthcare and expand access to medical services.
Whether speaking with community members or treating patients in the hospital, Dr. Kwok credits these interactions with teaching him the importance of resilience, presence, empathy, and the need to listen. I have seen how each person faces a cancer diagnosis differently some with courage and optimism, others with understandable fear and uncertainty. These experiences have shown me that medical care is not only about providing the best treatment but also about honoring each patient's unique story and needs.
Dr. Kwok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Melanoma, Breast Cancer, and Prostate Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Leukemia.
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Locations
475 Seaview Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kwok has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Memorial Hematology Lymphoma Group
Eytan Stein is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Stein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Montefiore Medical Center
Marina Konopleva, MD, Phd, is Professor, Oncology, Professor, Molecular Pharmacology, Director, Leukemia Program and Co-Director, Blood Cancer Institute, at Montefiore Einstein. Her clinic focus centers on treating patients with hematologic malignancies, with an emphasis on acute myeloid and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She has additional expertise in treating patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome and chronic myeloid leukemia. Dr. Konopleva is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Weill Medical College Of Cornell
Gail Roboz is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Roboz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Areas of Expertise
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