Mario J Poon M.D.?
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Mario J Poon M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

4/5(6)
100 Chestnut Ave Altoona PA, 16601
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4/5

About

Dr. Mario Poon is a cardiologist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Poon specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Poon also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 40 years of experience

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Mario J Poon M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 100 Chestnut Ave

100 Chestnut Ave -
Altoona, PA 16601
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1321 11TH AVENUE -
ALTOONA, PA 16601
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New patients: 814-942-2411
Fax: 814-296-2040

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Patient Experience with Dr. Poon


4.0

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Mario J Poon M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Merge left onto I 99 8.6 mi
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Keep right at the fork 800 ft
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