Dr. Naghmeh Pooya MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
2025 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA, 95062About
Dr. Naghmeh Pooya practices Geriatric Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Pooya works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine,Tehran, Iran MD
Shahid Behesthi School of Medicine
Medical Center Of Iran 1992
Drexel University College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Christian F Negard M.D.2025 SOQUEL AVE SANTA CRUZ CA 95062
- Dr. Tanu Garg MD2025 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062