Joseph W Poku M.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
639 Hemlock St Suite 100 Macon GA, 31201Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Joseph Poku is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Macon, GA. Dr. Poku performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1996
Tufts University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Residency
- Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Cardiovascular Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Joseph W Poku M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 639 Hemlock St Suite 100
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411 N Cobb St -Macon, GA 31201Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
MEDICAL CENTER, NAVICENT HEALTH (THE)l
777 HEMLOCK STREET MACON GA 31201COLISEUM MEDICAL CENTERSl
350 HOSPITAL DRIVE MACON GA 31217COLISEUM NORTHSIDE HOSPITALl
400 CHARTER BOULEVARD MACON GA 31210