
John Leander Po
Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease
9305 West Thomas Road Suite 380 Phoenix Arizona, 85037About
John Leander Po, MD, PhD, works at the Banner Health Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. At Banner Health Clinic, Dr. Po specializes in infection control, Tuberculosis, and microbial control. Dr. Po, having nearly 5 years of experience, has been certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Infectious Disease. As well as serving his patients at the Clinic he works at Banner Medical Center, and is a Block Director and Assistant Professor for Infectious Diseases at the University of Arizona. His studies extend to numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, such as the American Journal of Control.
Education and Training
Drexel University
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Block Director for Infectious Diseases and Assistant Professor for the University of Arizona -
Awards
- Patients Choice Award
- Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award
Internships
- Boston University Medical Center
Fellowships
- Boston University Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- President of the Arizona Infectious Diseases Society, Infectious Diseases Society of America, American College of Physicians, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, Arizona Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Numerous Publications
- Co-Author of an Article-An Analysis of disinfection, Cleaning of Computer Keyboards or 'wheels', in the American Journal of Control in 2010
What do you attribute your success to?
The Confidence to Do the Work he Does, the Mentorship he Received from Dr. Carling, and Family Support
Hobbies / Sports
- Restoring Historic Homes
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Clinical Infectious Diseases
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ngozi A. Osondu M.D19841 North 27th Avenue Phoenix Arizona 85027
- Dr. Laura Kay Schroeder M.D.3330 N 2ND ST STE 300 PHOENIX AZ 85012
- Dr. Ana Moran M.D.3330 N 2nd St Phoenix AZ 85012
- Dr. Randy O Odero MD1930 E THOMAS RD PHOENIX AZ 85016
- Dr. Mirella M. Mircescu M.D.500 W Thomas Rd Phoenix AZ 85013
- Dr. Omar Y Gonzalez M.D.3330 N 2nd St Phoenix AZ 85012
Nearest Hospitals
BANNER ESTRELLA MEDICAL CENTERl
9201 WEST THOMAS ROAD PHOENIX AZ 85037ABRAZO WEST CAMPUSl
13677 WEST MCDOWELL ROAD GOODYEAR AZ 85395ABRAZO MARYVALE CAMPUSl
5102 WEST CAMPBELL AVENUE PHOENIX AZ 85031