
Dr. Samuel Hong Poon M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
50 Maude St 2nd Floor Providence RI, 02908About
Dr. Samuel Poon is a rheumatologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Poon specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Poon treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Etanercept-induced Henoch-Schönlein purpura in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis.
- Unexpected Cause of Rhabdomyolysis and Proximal Muscle Weakness.
- The current management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis: should there be a change in paradigm? A systematic review of the literatures and analysis of treatment performance.
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Lyme Disease
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Edward V. Reardon D.O.1030 Warwick Avenue Warwick Rhode Island 2888
- Aleksander Feokitstov1 Washington Street Taunton Massachusetts 2780
- Dr. Karmela Chan M.D.49 Seekonk St Providence RI 02906
- Dr. Richard I Sperling MD72 Washington St Taunton MA 02780
- Dr. Stuart T Schwartz MD375 WAMPANOAG TRAIL E. PROVIDENCE RI 02915
- Dr. Iulia C. Grillo MD111 Brewster St Pawtucket RI 02860
Nearest Hospitals
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164 SUMMIT AVENUE PROVIDENCE RI 2906HARRINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-1l
100 SOUTH STREET SOUTHBRIDGE MA 1550ST VINCENT HOSPITALl
123 SUMMER STREET WORCESTER MA 1608