Dr. Ezra Kwok is a practicing Physician, Medical Researcher, Engineer and Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC). In his former role as Professor of Chemical & Biological Engineering at UBC, Professor Kwok founded the graduate-level Biomedical Engineering Program and served as its inaugural Program Director from 2005 to 2010. Outside of his academic interests, Dr. Kwok is a primary care physician at two medical and surgical practice groups in Vancouver and Richmond. He is also a staff physician and surgical assistant for Providence Health, and a medical advisor for WorkSafeBC.

In addition to his role as a family doctor, Dr. Kwok also specializes in minor surgeries and skin care especially in the management and laser treatment of acne and associated scarring. Outside of his professional pursuits and research interests, Dr. Kwok enjoys international travel with his wife and children. He also participates in overseas surgical mission work at least once a year.