About
Michael K. Kwok, MD, grew up in San Francisco and earned the Karpenstein Award as the top graduate of Lowell High School's Class of 1980. S. in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley with High Honors, where he also held the distinction of UC Regents Scholar and membership in Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi. He earned his M.D. at UCLA School of Medicine in 1989, again as a UC Regents Scholar. During medical school, he pursued a Post-Sophomore Fellowship in Pathology at UCLA, gaining training in autopsy, surgical, and clinical pathology.
Dr. Kwok completed both his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance. He holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, most recently recertified through 2023. He has practiced internal medicine in Marin County since 1992, first running a private practice in Novato for nearly 19 years. He founded Kwok Internal Medicine in 2014. His hospital leadership includes service on the Marin General Hospital Board of Directors, its Strategic Planning Committee, and the Quality and Patient Safety Committee, where he serves as Vice Chair. Peer surveys have named him a Top Doctor in Marin Magazine four times and recognized him in the Guide to America's Top Physicians and San Francisco Magazine's Top 500 Doctors. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the San Francisco Marin Medical Society, and the California Medical Association.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Berkeley - B.S. Chemical Engineering, June 1984 (with High Honors)
Medical School
University of California, Los Angeles - Doctor of Medicine, May 21, 1989
Residency
Internal Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1992
Fellowship
Post-Sophomore Fellowship in Pathology, UCLA School of Medicine, July 1986 - June 1987
Additional Training
Internship: Internal Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, June 24, 1989 - June 23, 1990
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kwok right for?
Dr. Kwok is a strong fit for adults who want a deeply prepared, relationship-driven internist. Patients managing complex or chronic conditions benefit from his thorough review of prior medical history. Those who require hospital care appreciate his role as attending physician at Marin General Hospital. Adults who travel frequently or need coordinated care across multiple providers also find his practice well suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kwok specializes in internal medicine and preventive care for adults. He manages a broad range of adult health concerns, from chronic disease management to preventive screenings. His thorough approach includes reviewing prior medical records and coordinating with all treating providers.
Dr. Kwok has practiced internal medicine in Marin County continuously since 1992. He ran a private practice in Novato for nearly 19 years before founding Kwok Internal Medicine in 2014.
Yes. Dr. Kwok holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, most recently recertified through 2023. He also holds the Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners credential, earned in 1990.
Dr. Kwok spends several hours reviewing a new patient's prior medical records before the first appointment. That preparation gives him a full picture of each patient's history. It also helps him avoid ordering redundant tests and allows the first visit to focus on care rather than background gathering.
Yes. Dr. Kwok serves as attending physician when his patients are hospitalized at Marin General Hospital. He rounds there directly, so his patients have continuity of care even during a hospital stay.
Yes. Dr. Kwok rounds regularly at Marin County skilled nursing facilities. Patients who transition from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility can continue receiving care from him.
Peer surveys have named Dr. Kwok a Top Doctor in Marin Magazine four times. He has also earned recognition in the Guide to America's Top Physicians and San Francisco Magazine's Top 500 Doctors.
S. in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley with High Honors in 1984. He received his Doctor of Medicine from UCLA School of Medicine in 1989. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026