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Dr. Tak Poon graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1977.
Dr. Poon has one office in California where he specializes in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Learn more.
Dr. Poon works with two doctors including Dr. Stephen Pope and Dr. Tania Nanevicz.
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Specialties
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Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Tak Poon is a cardiac surgeon that specializes in the surgical healing of heart and cardiovascular disorders. These can include rheumatic, ischemic, endocarditis, atherosclerosis, and valvular, or congenital heart disease. Dr. Poon may carry out types of procedures such as coronary artery bypass, heart transplant surgery, heart valve repair, or surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery is a highly specialized field of medicine that incorporates surgical procedures to treat diseases or trauma to the organs and structures of the chest – including the heart, lungs and esophagus. Dr. Poon may perform both minimally invasive or invasive procedures ranging from angioplasty to open heart surgery or transplant surgeries.
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Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Poon may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Education & Training
Medical School
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UCSF School of Medicine
MD • 1977
Hospital Affiliations
- Mills Peninsula Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English