Dr. Li Poa | Wailuku, HI | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Li Poa treats coronary artery disease, coronary artery disease in women, and myocardial ischemia, and performs coronary artery bypass graft, minimally invasive heart surgery, and off-pump bypass surgery. He practices thoracic surgery and vascular surgery and has 37 years of experience. He speaks Chinese, English, and Spanish.

Dr. Poa trained at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center. He is affiliated with Ahmc Garfield Medical Center, Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Kula Hospital, Maui Memorial Medical Center, Enloe Medical Center, and San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, and sees patients in Wailuku, Hawaii, and Monterey Park and Inglewood, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Poa 4.42 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.4

36 Ratings
37 years of experience
speaks Chinese, English, Spanish
Ucla Medical Center
16 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
6 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Poa's Ratings and Reviews

4.4

36 Ratings with 16 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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My father who is also a heart surgeon and one of Dr. Poa's professors recently passed away. He was in heart failure and needed his mitral valve repaired about 15 years ago and he only wanted Dr. Poa for the surgery. We are so grateful to you for operating on him and giving us 15 more wonderful years with him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 23rd, 2019

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great surgeon

September 3rd, 2019

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He's operated on many other heart surgeons and it shows. We were out of the hospital in 4 days after aortic valve and quintuple bypass!

August 27th, 2019

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We were told our mom's surgery was very high risk and if she wanted to go through it to go to Dr. Poa

August 27th, 2019

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We were told all would be fine in his hands

August 9th, 2019

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Heard the greatest things about him from other doctors. The surgery went so much better than we had expected. We are very grateful.

August 9th, 2019

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He is self proclaims himself “Not a gentle person”, if that is the type of doctor you want tp perform surgery on you for cancer, go for it. As for us, we declined! If you want a death and doom doctor, have at it! This is not what we signed up sinnce we had not yet received our PET Scan results. Run as fast as you can from Dr. Poa

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Needs Improvement

Had a good bedside manner
Provided follow-up after the visit

February 2nd, 2019

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He was the most dedicated physician and always takes the time to see how you're doing overall. I am so grateful for his ability to save me.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 23rd, 2018

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I was fortunate enough to have had my cardiac problem while in California and be operated by Dr. Poa, he is a talented and caring doctor, personable and saved my life, I will be forever thankful to him.

March 3rd, 2015

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Dr. Poa is a wonderful doctor. The Little Co. of Mary Hospital was exceptional! I can not say enough about the staff at the hospital and Dr. Poa's office! Wonderful people!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 20th, 2014

Maui Memorial Medical Center

221 Mahalani StWailuku, HI 96793

Tel: (808) 244-9056

Kula Hospital

100 Keokea PlKula, HI 96790

Tel: (808) 878-1221

Ahmc Garfield Medical Center Lp

525 N Garfield AveMonterey Park, CA 91754

Tel: (626) 573-2222

Kaweah Health Medical Center

400 W Mineral King AveVisalia, CA 93291

Tel: (559) 624-2000

Centinela Hospital Medical Center

555 E Hardy StInglewood, CA 90301

Tel: (310) 673-4660


Dr. Li Poa	Dr. Michael H Dang, MD	Dr. Amr El-Sergany	Dr. Jason Thomas Call, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Surgery	Cardiology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (36 Ratings)	2.3 (22 Ratings)	1 (2 Ratings)	4.6 (10 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience		16 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Wailuku , HI	Wailuku , HI	Aiea , HI	Winchester , VA
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine		Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine	Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
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Aneurysm
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diabetes Complications
Esophageal Diseases
Heart Valve Diseases
Heart-Lung Transplantation
Lung Diseases
Varicose Veins
Vascular Malformations
Vascular Surgery

Dr. Li Poa holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Hawaii and California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Hawaii that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Poa's NPI number is 1346277605.

Dr. Walter William Tom, MD
Plastic Surgery
46 Years Exp | Santa Rosa, CA
(7)
Dr. Allan Grayson Young, DO
Surgery
20 Years Exp | Wailuku, HI
(0)
Dr. Robert Randolph Waterford, MD
Vascular Surgery
35 Years Exp | Kahului, HI
(4)
Dr. Tracy Alan Dorheim, MD
Thoracic Surgery
39 Years Exp | Honolulu, HI
(24)
Dr. Nathan Koji Itoga
Vascular Surgery
13 Years Exp | Aiea, HI
(0)
Dr. Edward Alexander Smeloff, MD
Surgery
78 Years Exp | Kihei, HI
(0)
Dr. Zacarias G Asuncion JR.
Thoracic Surgery
62 Years Exp | Makawao, HI
(0)
Ashley Elizabeth Black
Anesthesiology
13 Years Exp | Wailuku, HI
(0)
Dr. Randall Scott Juleff, MD
Thoracic Surgery
43 Years Exp | Kamuela, HI
(2)
Dr. Richard Evan Parsons, MD
Vascular Surgery
39 Years Exp | Wailuku, HI
(3)

What languages does Dr. Li Poa speak?: Dr. Li Poa speaks Chinese, English, and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Li Poa affiliated with?: Dr. Li Poa is affiliated with Ahmc Garfield Medical Center Lp, Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Kula Hospital, Maui Memorial Medical Center, Enloe Medical Center, and San Gabriel Valley Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Li Poa's office located?: Dr. Li Poa's office is located at 221 Mahalani St, Wailuku, HI, 96793.
Does Dr. Li Poa accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Li Poa accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Li Poa?: You can find contact information for Dr. Li Poa here on Vitals.

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