Meet Dr. John Robertson
Born in Fort Worth, John Robertson, M.D., always wanted to become a doctor. Dr. Robertson's grandfather was a doctor in Dallas, and his mother managed the office, taking him with her. As he grew up, Dr. Robertson developed a love of science, a desire to help people and to do good in the world.
Dr. Robertson realized he wanted to work with children while in medical school at UT Southwestern. In residency in Dallas, he felt drawn to pediatric pulmonology. Dr. Robertson grew up with asthma, and a specialty that allowed him to help children with breathing problems seemed like a natural fit. And after over a decade of practicing pediatric pulmonology, he still loves it.
One of his favorite aspects of each visit is getting to interact with children. "We start by becoming friends," says Dr. Robertson, who believes that creating a playful, warm environment in which the child feels welcome and safe is the essential first step toward an determining the right cause for their symptoms. "Without first earning their trust, an accurate exam is impossible in a young child and an accurate history is impossible in an older one," says Dr. Robertson.
When a child comes in to see him, from diagnosis to treatment, the goal is always to let the child get back to being a kid. This means different things at different ages and in different families, and Dr. Robertson believes the overall medical approach must take into account the special qualities that make each one unique. "What works for a teenage soccer player with a large extended family may not work for the toddler of a single, working parent."
In the practice of medicine, Dr. Robertson believes that one of the best characteristics a doctor can have is humility. "Humility keeps you open to learning something new. It's important to know what the books say, but sometimes the latest data comes from patients and their families. We must be humble in order to listen."
It is very important to work closely with the whole family and the child's primary care provider with clear, prompt, two-way communication between the specialist and the referring provider. This completes the circle of care for each patient and makes sure everyone is on the same page.
In addition to his general pediatric pulmonology work, Dr. Robertson has a strong interest in exercise triggered breathing problems in children and teens. In fact, he performed the first Continuous Laryngoscopy During Exercise (CLE) on a pediatric patient in Texas on February 8, 2022 in his Cook Children's office in Prosper.
When he's not working, Dr. Robertson enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter, grilling, being involved in church activities, and making a mess as an amateur artist.
Services
- Pediatric pulmonology
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Spirometry
- Lung volumes (plethysmography)
- Airway resistance
- Forced Oscillometry (FOT)
- Continuous Laryngoscopy during Exercise (CLE)
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
Reviews
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September 08, 2023
So far we have only had good experiences.
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September 08, 2023
My child and feel very comfortable with Dr. Robertson and his staff.
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September 06, 2023
Haven't really had a bad one yet, we wish you had a cook's childrens in OKlahoma we really need one.
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September 06, 2023
Everyone we have talked to has been vey caring respectful I feel there trying help my child, thank you
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September 01, 2023
Dr Robertson is hands down the best doctor ever. He explains everything and he includes the parent in all decisions that are made! He is super patient and is fantastic with kids!
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August 21, 2023
Very good customer service
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August 16, 2023
Everyone in the entire office was amazing, sweet, and patient!
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August 01, 2023
We always have a great visit with Dr Robertson. Each visit gets better and better!
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July 28, 2023
The nurses were amazing!!
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July 10, 2023
Everything was perfect like always
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July 10, 2023
Everyone was very nice and professional We are very grateful to have such a wonderful team supporting us
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June 22, 2023
AMAZING! Finally got the answers we've searched for. Have a game plan, asthma action plan, and piece of mind. Very impressed. Upon arrival in the room he apologized for the wait, but I've always known if I'm waiting, I'll get the same time and dedication patients did prior. Felt heard and not rushed.
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June 16, 2023
I appreciate the timeliness of being able to schedule the visit. The questions and explanations were thorough and I felt like the dr is addressing the concerns so she can get the help and / or treatment that she needs.
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June 14, 2023
Michelle from child life services! She was so unbelievably amazing that I almost cried. She made such a difference in my child's experience! All of the care providers we interacted with were amazing!!!
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June 14, 2023
Everything about this facility is fantastic. It is the best medical experience we have had!
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May 19, 2023
Dr. Robertson as well as all the nurses and staff members involved in our visit provided the most excellent care possible.
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May 16, 2023
Dr. Robertson and his team
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May 12, 2023
Dr. Robertson was very professional and cared very well for my son. He took his time and answered all of our questions.
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May 06, 2023
We had a very good experience at the clinic.
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May 02, 2023
The lady that gave my daughter the breathing test (blowing out the candles) was awesome along with the nurse that asked all the initial questions prior to Dr. Robertson coming in.
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May 01, 2023
Everyone we dealt with was very helpful and made the appointment easy.
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April 30, 2023
Entire staff was great and worked with my little one. Including while getting xrays. Dr. Robertson did not seem rushed and answered all of my questions.
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April 28, 2023
Dr. Robertson and his nurses were excellent!
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April 03, 2023
Very kind and friendly people, we love it
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April 03, 2023
Everyone there, they are awesome !!!
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March 30, 2023
Dr. Robertson is really great. Great demeanor and really responsive to questions and concerns.
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March 24, 2023
Everything was great.
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March 24, 2023
Dr Robertson is an amazing doctor. Very informative.
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March 23, 2023
The care we receive at the clinic is so good that we drive over an hour each way and will gladly continue to do so.
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March 23, 2023
The entire clinic and staff.
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March 20, 2023
The whole staff
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March 16, 2023
Dr John Robertson is very good doctor, he has taken excellent care of my sons condition. He explains in detail the treatment options. He engages the patient (my 13 year old son) to explain with detail his treatment progress. I would definitely recommend Dr Robertson to relatives and acquaintances.
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March 08, 2023
The doctor and staff are very thorough and listen well to all concerns.
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March 07, 2023
Dr. Robertson and his staff are wonderful!
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February 25, 2023
Nothing but great things!
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February 25, 2023
Love Dr. Robertson he stays on top of things and truly shows concern about my son. He has been more aggressive on being preventive on his asthma and it has really made a big impact for sports!
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February 19, 2023
Everyone
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February 18, 2023
We love nurse Michelle in Dr Robertsons office as well as Kara!! Dr Robertson is our fav doctor and always listens to our concerns.
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February 16, 2023
Dr Robertson is the most caring, most attentive and most knowledgeable doctor I've ever been around. We are very blessed to have him as a pulmonologist.
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February 10, 2023
Dr Robertson takes such great care of my daughter
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February 09, 2023
Dr.Robertson and his nurses.
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February 09, 2023
They were wonderful in dealing with (patient) and were able to communicate wonderfully with my husband and I even with the constant interruptions from her.
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February 03, 2023
Nurse and doctor Robertson
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February 03, 2023
This doctor is extremely professional and caring
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February 02, 2023
Dr. Robertson, his team, and check-in staff were phenomenal as always!! So kind, professional, attentive, patient, and caring. I'm so grateful to have him and his team caring for my son. It's also awesome to see how at ease my son is with team. Excellent work! Excellent care!
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February 01, 2023
We love both our nurse and doctor. They are wonderful and so good.
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February 01, 2023
Kara R.N.Dr. Robertson
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January 26, 2023
Every single person we came in contact with was polite , respectful and caring ! We loved how all the staff here showed care. Never experienced this before !
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January 25, 2023
Had an amazing experience at the office. All employees was very friendly.
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January 25, 2023
Just love it.
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January 25, 2023
Every single person at that facility was very nice.
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January 05, 2023
Fast, efficient and heard! You can't get better than that
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January 05, 2023
Michelle his LVN was fabulous with addressing all questions and concerns that we had and making sure we felt taken care of and that we didn't need anything.
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January 04, 2023
Dr. Robertson and his entire staff were all phenomenal!
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December 30, 2022
All nurses were great
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December 29, 2022
Dr. Robertson and his team (check in staff, nurses and social worker) were all AMAZING. My husband and I were very impressed by how nice and accommodating everyone was.
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December 29, 2022
Very timely, very thorough, very empathetic. Great bedside manner
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December 22, 2022
We saw 5 different people and they were ALL very friendly to me and (patient). Made us all feel comfortable.
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December 22, 2022
Everyone!
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December 21, 2022
Our first visit was nothing short of amazing. I have been looking for answers to what could be causing my child to be so sick and just from my first visit, we established a plan and even a plan b if needed. We left that office with such good hopes for a healthy future.
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December 21, 2022
John Robertson is always so kind, and intentional about his patients! He is down to Earth and makes every encounter a positive one.
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December 20, 2022
Everyone was really friendly and very positive environment.
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December 20, 2022
Fast service and my son said he never felt the needle when they took his blood!
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December 20, 2022
Yes! Dr. Robertson was phenomenal. Everything a doctor should be. Dr. Robertson came in quickly, was not rushed, sat down and talked to me, listened to what I had to say and developed a plan with me. I could not be more pleased and highly recommend him!
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December 20, 2022
The clinic was clean. Our wait time was very minimal and all of the office stay was friendly a helpful. A great experience overall.
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December 14, 2022
The entire staff was pleasant, attentive and knowledgeable throughout our entire visit
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December 14, 2022
I was very impressed with our entire visit, I am in the healthcare field and can certainly say that Cooks is top notch. We were very impressed
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December 14, 2022
Wait time was good. We were called shortly after we arrived. Also, there was no additional paperwork I had to complete since it was done online. The medical staff referred to that documentation when treating my child.
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December 12, 2022
Quick and great experience
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December 12, 2022
The staff was very nice to my son.
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December 10, 2022
Dr. Robertson is amazing. We are very thankful for him.
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December 07, 2022
The nurse notice I was waiting on the zoom call and she called me to verify my son's medical change.
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December 07, 2022
It was a great person. Having follow up appointment over tele health.
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December 02, 2022
Irene and all the other wonderful ladies, always light up when we arrive! It's a great feeling when your child is recognized and they are genuinely happy to see her. Kara is always very sweet and playful with (patient), and of course, Dr. Robertson is absolutely amazing. He is so attentive to both (patient) and myself, every time. She asks for hugs A LOT and he always stops what he's doing and hugs her. It's very sweet. He also shakes my hand and whom ever is with me helping me that day (our nurse if we have one, my mother in law, or my sister). He is truly the best!
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December 01, 2022
All the staff was polite and introduced themselves, even repeated their names several times. Everyone was thorough and kind. Didn't feel rushed through the office.
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November 29, 2022
Everyone was so nice and helpful and the doctor took his time to answer all my questions.
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November 29, 2022
The entire pulmonary team! Everyone was amazing!
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November 18, 2022
We were very impressed by how professional and caring Dr. Robertson and his nurses were.
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November 15, 2022
Dr Robertson is amazing with our daughter. She is very shy, reserved, and honestly scared. He is so great at talking to her, considering her emotions and thoughts into the treatment, and speaking to her on her level.
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November 07, 2022
(patient) liked how easy & comfortable he felt to openly communicate with his Dr.
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November 02, 2022
Dr. Robertson and Kara are always amazing!
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October 24, 2022
Everything from the portal, to the doctors and nurses over to the receptionist has been amazing. The explanations from Nurse Kara are always spot on and much appreciated. Dr. Robertson is very good with children and addresses any concerns as well as listening to his patients.
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October 24, 2022
Dr. Robertson and Nurse Kara are absolutely amazing! We feel very fortunate to have them as (patient's) pulmonary care providers. The receptionist on the first floor was also very attentive and quick to get us checked in. We have had only positive experiences with this practice.
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October 20, 2022
All of my experiences were great. Everyone from check in to check out made both (patient) and myself very welcomed and cared for.
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October 20, 2022
I appreciate Michelle and the order MA that performed the vitals and test on my son. Also the Dr
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October 19, 2022
Dr. Robertson is a very patient and loving Dr to my child
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October 18, 2022
Both the doctor and his nurse I spoke with prior the visit were amazing
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October 09, 2022
The two nurse/assistants that did tests were amazing and patient and explained and talked him through his worries
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September 29, 2022
Dr.Robertson and all the nurses
Education
- Medical School:
- Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas TX
- Residency:
- Children's Medical Center of Dallas TX; Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical School - Dallas TX
- Board Certifications:
- Board Certified in Pediatrics with a sub specialty in Pediatric Pulmonology
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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