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Hyunah L. Poa, MD

  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 4.8
 
Palos Verdes Primary & Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Hyunah Poa is a primary care physician who practices in Palos Verdes. She is board certified in internal medicine, and enjoys teaching medical students, residents and patients about health maintenance.

Dr. Poa grew up in the Midwest and received her medical degree from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She then completed her internal medicine residency at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

After her residency, Dr. Poa moved to California with her husband, Dr. Li Poa. She joined the UCLA faculty in 1994, and worked at the Iris Cantor-UCLA Women's Health Center until 2000. She then worked part-time in northern California, and later helped start the Stamford Hospital Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, serving as director of women's health from 2007 to 2009.

In her free time, Dr. Poa takes kickboxing classes with her husband, practices yoga and plays tennis. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, five children, extended family and friends.

Languages

English

Education

Fellowship

Internal Medicine, Fellowship in Medical Education, 1996

Residency

Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1993

Internship

Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1990

Degree

MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 1989

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Areas of Focus

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Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.8
208 total ratings | 123 reviews
5.0
April 30, 2025
Very good
4.0
April 30, 2025
Dr. Poe is an outstanding physician in primary care practice.
5.0
April 29, 2025
Doctor Poa always excellent. She is a good listener. I trust her.
4.0
April 2, 2025
Good. Brief, straight to the point. Dr. was friendly enough.
5.0
March 25, 2025
She is smart and caring. I felt listened to and heard