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
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What our families say
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octubre 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!
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octubre 02, 2024
Staff was amazing
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octubre 02, 2024
The whole staff was amazing
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septiembre 27, 2024
Everyone listened so well to our concerns and genuinely cared for my son's well being.
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septiembre 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!
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septiembre 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.
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septiembre 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!
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septiembre 20, 2024
Our nurse was very helpful as well, our baby also felt peace around her and reached out to her.
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septiembre 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.
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agosto 19, 2024
Dr Robertson is AMAZING!
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agosto 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.
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agosto 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!
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agosto 14, 2024
The receptionists are very attentive and friendly
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agosto 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.
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agosto 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.
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agosto 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.
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agosto 10, 2024
We love Dr Robertson! We traveled 3 hours to see him and it is always well worth it!
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agosto 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
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agosto 06, 2024
Always a good experience when we come here.
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agosto 06, 2024
Everyone that works in the office was amazing
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agosto 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
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julio 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.
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julio 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.
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julio 03, 2024
We love everyone at the Prosper location. They are very nice and welcoming!
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julio 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
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junio 24, 2024
Dr. Robertson is a great doctor! He is very patient with explaining things that we might have had concerns about.
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junio 13, 2024
Very good experience everyone was extremely helpful
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mayo 06, 2024
I really appreciated Dr. Robertson's attention to all my concerns and questions. The entire staff was quite accommodating and helpful.
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mayo 01, 2024
The entire staff was amazingly patient, supportive, and professional.
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abril 18, 2024
Every person we interacted with in Dr. Robertsons office was professional, caring, and helpful. Super positive experience.
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marzo 17, 2024
Had only good experiences through out my son's appointment.
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marzo 14, 2024
Dr. Robertson was absolutely wonderful!! He took the time to make sure my son understood what he was telling me rather than relying on me to explain it to him when we got home. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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febrero 15, 2024
My concerns are always addressed and they always respond with a sense of urgency on situations.
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enero 13, 2024
Dr. Robertson is the best!
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enero 13, 2024
We liked seeing everyone in their favorite team jerseys.
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enero 13, 2024
Dr. Robertson is always very thorough and always makes sure that we are looking for a solution to the issue and always addresses our concerns. He doesn't just try to medicate our son, but rather tries to get to the bottom of what is causing the issue. He's great!
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enero 10, 2024
The entire visit was great!
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enero 10, 2024
Everyone was amazing! From the respiratory therapist (Shancly spelling??), the RN LaQuinta, the phlebotomist Ms Yolanda and Dr Robertson, my child experienced exceptional care! I was VERY impressed by the staff's friendly nature and knowledge. So thankful!
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enero 03, 2024
The video conference went great. The check in nurse was very friendly and checked us in quickly.
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enero 03, 2024
Dr. Robertson is amazing and we feel very lucky to work with him to treat my son's asthma. He is very patient, understanding, and explains what is going on so that the children and adults understand.
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diciembre 14, 2023
We LOVED Dr. Robertson! He took the time to really listen to our concerns and made sure to ask if I had any questions and if I was comfortable with the plan going forward. He was amazing!
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noviembre 16, 2023
It was wonderful!
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noviembre 16, 2023
Dr Robertson was amazing.
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noviembre 13, 2023
The intake nurse was so kind and the respiratory nurse was incredible with (patient). All around, the staff was kind and patient.
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.
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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