John Robertson, MD

Pulmonologist

John Robertson, MD

Pulmonologist

Cook Children's Pulmonology

4200 W. University Drive, Third Floor
Prosper, TX 75078

Main phone number icon 682-303-4200

Fax number icon 682-303-0719

4.9 out of 5

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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 special interest in exercise-triggered breathing problems in children, teens, and young adults. He has been performing continuous laryngoscopy (CLE) during exercise to further investigate the causes of these exercise-induced respiratory symptoms since 2019, including the first CLE ever performed on a pediatric patient in Texas on February 8, 2022. He has recently received a 2024 Endowed Chair Award from the Cook Children's Health Foundation to found the Exercise Respiratory Center (ExRC) in Prosper, Texas. The ExRC opened in October of 2023.

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

Average rating:

4.9

Questions were addressed	4.9 4.9 (96)
Provider explained things clearly	4.9 4.9 (96)
Likelihood of recommending this provider	4.9 4.9 (96)
Trust/confidence in physicians	4.9 4.9 (94)

What our families say

May 07, 2025

The nurse and doctor were so nice and made us feel very heard.
April 16, 2025

Dr Robertson he is an amazing doctor and is always so friendly. He truly cares about his patients and making sure they are on the proper path!
April 11, 2025

Dr. Robertson was really special and all the team that worked with [...] were very kind, truly concerned and understanding her unique needs and helped her a lot
April 05, 2025

The nurse was very nice and caring.
April 04, 2025

So far I have not had bad experiences. In general, we have always been well taken care of.
April 04, 2025

I think everyone works well, and they do everything they can to make sure you have a good experience. Dr. Robertson is very attentive and friendly as well as a good professional, he has patience and explains all my doubts.
April 04, 2025

All of the staff we saw was excellent.
April 04, 2025

Dr. Robertson was fantastic. He was patient, not rushed, thoroughly explained the diagnosis and treatment plan.
March 29, 2025

Staff was great
March 20, 2025

The dr John is GREAT
March 15, 2025

The entire team was amazing!!!
March 01, 2025

Dr Robertson was so nice and really took the time to get to know my son, [...]!
February 18, 2025

Everyone that assisted us!!! Great team!!
February 10, 2025

Dr Roberton is a great doctor. Patient and informative throughout the appointment. He answers all questions and never seems rushed.
February 04, 2025

I just love how everyone we saw listened and answered all my daughters questions.
January 28, 2025

Dr Robertson and his nurse [...]. And another RN that helped my son at the end of the appointment, but I unfortunately didn't catch her name. [...] listened to me ramble, as I was trying to describe my son's condition, and I'm just a frantic mama trying to get her child well. She was patient, kind, receptive, and so friendly. She put my son at ease, as well as myself. Dr. Robertson is phenomenal. I have no words to express my admiration and gratitude for what he has done for my son. He's brilliant, patient, well spoken, intuitive, the list goes on. I thank God for Dr. Robertson.
January 14, 2025

The virtual waiting room was great!
January 14, 2025

Dr Robertson was exceptional. He took time to ask my daughter a lot of questions to try to get at the heart of her issues. We really enjoyed this visit as she felt her concerns were heard.
January 09, 2025

. Always very caring and answers all my questions and needs
January 09, 2025

Dr. Robertson is amazing
December 24, 2024

The entire staff is great.
December 08, 2024

Love the doctor and nurses
December 05, 2024

We saw a respiratory therapist, nurse & Dr. Robertson. All were fabulous.
December 05, 2024

We were heard, we felt cared for, and we left pleased with the entire visit. Dr. Robertson and his nurse were extremely thorough. Our visit was long, but we were happy with this because else live an hour away and would much rather have a lengthy and thorough visit than have to come back for another appointment. Dr. Robertson answered lots of questions and addressed our concerns. He made my daughter feel safe and seen. We couldn't be happier with the care we received. Thank you for not dismissing a physical issue and pawning it off as anxiety.
November 24, 2024

Dr Robertson was very easy to talk to and understand.
November 17, 2024

Dr. Robertson is patient and simplify explanations and has great bed side manner. The entire front desk have been friendly and helpful.
October 30, 2024

Absolutely loved all of them I think my favorite was the nurse who talked to my child about how to use the inhaler and how she would make sure he was comfortable and making him laugh and made me so happy I just don't remember the nurses name dr Robertson was amazing with all the information I needed to know at the ready and he was ready to answer any questions my self or my child had
October 26, 2024

Dr. Robinson and his staff from his MA's [...] and Nurse were absolutely tremendous! We came for a second opinon to better understand the boys' needs and Dr. Robinson far exceeded this. While the wait was a bit long, we understand that this only stemmed from Dr. Robinson taking his time with each patient without making anyone feel rushed or pressured. We were so impressed that we were able to have so much time to understand our children's condition better. We felt that the staff was open, non-judgemental, empathetic and extraordinarily caring.
October 24, 2024

Everybody we worked with at this visit was fantastic. The nurses were attentive and kind and the doctor actually seemed to care.
October 24, 2024

Dr Robertson was fantastic! We didn't feel rushed and he took the time to talk with us, answer questions and even checked in with our son.
October 02, 2024

The RT who saw us yesterday. I forgot her name but we've seen her before. She I'd VERY pleasant and friendly and knows how to relate to my VERY energetic son!
October 02, 2024

Staff was amazing
October 02, 2024

The whole staff was amazing
September 27, 2024

Everyone listened so well to our concerns and genuinely cared for my son's well being.
September 27, 2024

Dr. Robertson was wonderful!! We are so happy to finally have gotten the referral to see him and our first visit was very positive and hopeful to get my son feeling better. I wish all doctors would be so thorough!
September 27, 2024

Dr. Robertson always makes us feel so confident in the decisions we are making about medications and next steps in care for my daughter. The way he includes her on explanations, plans for her care, and asking her if she has any questions is something I will forever be so grateful that he does.
September 24, 2024

Dr John Robertson was good with my child. He was patient, he cared, he listened and answered all of my questions. He didn't rush me at all and paused often to make sure I understood everything we discussed regarding my child's care. Overall Dr Robertson was wonderful with us!
September 20, 2024

Our nurse was very helpful as well, our baby also felt peace around her and reached out to her.
September 20, 2024

The staff and Dr were very helpful and answered all our questions, baby felt in peace at all time, even reached out hands to Dr to be picked up and that never happens with strangers.
August 19, 2024

Dr Robertson is AMAZING!
August 19, 2024

Dr Robertson is such a wonderful caring physician. It's rare to find someone who truly takes time out to talk to the patient and family - ask questions and just make the overall visit feel very easy. His bedside manners are excellent and he truly takes the timeOut to discuss patient care and have a good plan in place. Thank you Dr Robertson for your commitment to your patients and Family.
August 18, 2024

My son had an amazing appointment! I am so thankful that [...] was recommended to Dr. Robertson. We have moved several times and Dr. Robertson is a combination of the best things about all of them. He was so knowledgeable and caring!
August 14, 2024

The receptionists are very attentive and friendly
August 13, 2024

My child was not afraid of anyone and enjoyed the little activity screen as we waited. We both had a very pleasant experience.
August 13, 2024

Dr. Robertson seemed personable with bed side manner. RN [...] was patient and kind. I wish I could remember the lady who checked us in because she was nice and friendly as well.
August 11, 2024

She was wonderful. My son was very pleased with her. Dr. Robertson is such a amazing Dr. My son is always happy to see him knowing that he is just going to listen to his lungs.
August 10, 2024

We love Dr Robertson! We traveled 3 hours to see him and it is always well worth it!
August 07, 2024

Doctor Robertson was very attentive in listening about my concerns . Also the ladies at the lab for his blood work were super nurturing and made my son feel like home . They also had a very good sense of humor . I don't recall their names but they were excellent
August 06, 2024

Always a good experience when we come here.
August 06, 2024

Everyone that works in the office was amazing
August 04, 2024

Dr. Robert was very kind and went the extra mile to make sure we were part of the decision process for treatment and understood what he was suggesting. My wife and I really appreciated that. Our nurses were wonderful too but I didn't catch their names
July 18, 2024

Dr Robertson is absolutely amazing and we are very lucky to be in his care. He is very informative and patient and thorough in his assessments.
July 16, 2024

Dr. Robertson was phenomenal. We met him while our child was in CICU and switched primary care to him from our previous pulmonologist, even though it meant driving an hour and a half to Prosper. It was absolutely worth the drive; he was kind, compassionate, answered all the questions I had before I even asked them, listened to my concerns and questions, and shared a lot of information that I hadn't heard before. He was fabulous and we look forward to continuing care with him.
July 03, 2024

We love everyone at the Prosper location. They are very nice and welcoming!
July 02, 2024

John Roberson was great and explained everything to us and answered any questions that we had and even involved my 12 year-old daughter, which made me feel good. Some doctors don't even acknowledge siblings that are there, but he asked her if she had any questions regarding her little brother. I would highly recommend this facility
June 24, 2024

Dr. Robertson is a great doctor! He is very patient with explaining things that we might have had concerns about.
June 13, 2024

Very good experience everyone was extremely helpful

Media

Dr. John Robertson Named to D Magazine 2022 Best Pediatric Specialists

Pediatric Grand Rounds Specialty Spotlight Series

girl on treadmill having her breathing tested while running

Helping young athletes breathe easier

Pediatric pulmonologist John Robertson, M.D., has created the new continuous laryngoscopy during exercise (CLE) test that is helping young athletes with exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) breathe easier and safely return to their favorite sports.

Read the full story

Every Breath You Take (I'll be scoping you)

Learn the distinct exercise-induced asthma symptoms vs. other respiratory issues and the diagnostic advantages of continuous testing during peak exercise and compare tools to identify dynamic airway collapse.

Watch presentation Exercise Respiratory Center

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

John Robertson, MD

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Dr. John Robertson Named to D Magazine 2022 Best Pediatric Specialists

Helping young athletes breathe easier

Every Breath You Take (I'll be scoping you)

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