Tak Poon MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1501 Trousdale Dr 2nd Floor Burlingame CA, 94010About
Dr. Tak Poon is a cardiologist practicing in Burlingame, CA. Dr. Poon specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Poon also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1977
University of California 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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