Dr. Samuel Hong Poon M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
50 Maude St 2nd Floor Providence RI, 02908About
Dr. Samuel Poon is a rheumatologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Poon specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Poon treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Etanercept-induced Henoch-Schönlein purpura in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis.
- Unexpected Cause of Rhabdomyolysis and Proximal Muscle Weakness.
- The current management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis: should there be a change in paradigm? A systematic review of the literatures and analysis of treatment performance.
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Lyme Disease
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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