Dr. Poon is a certified specialist in sports medicine with a particular focus in the diagnosis, management and non-operative treatment of bone, joint, tendon and soft tissue injuries. He currently serves as a Team Physician for Arizona State University Sun Devil Athletics as well as Sun Devil Club Sports. Dr. Poon completed his undergraduate and MD degree at Tufts University in Boston, MA. He then went on to complete a residency in Family Medicine at Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC) where he earned the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Resident Teacher Award for his work in advancing primary care as well as medical student and resident education. Following residency, Dr. Poon completed his fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle, WA) under the tutelage of world renowned experts in Sports Medicine and Sports Cardiology and is trained in advanced ultrasound diagnostic and interventional care, athlete ECG interpretation and medical care of athletes.
Dr. Poon has previously served as a team physician for the Winston-Salem Dash minor league professional baseball team, Winston-Salem State University athletics, University of Washington athletics as well as multiple high schools. He believes in a comprehensive bio-psycho-social model of care that addresses the physical and mental well-being of all his patients while providing high level quality care. Dr. Poon is also passionate about the prevention of sudden cardiac death in athletes and has presented nationally on this topic as well as volunteering with the Nick of Time Foundation to avert tragic cardiac events.
Dr. Poon has previously served as a team physician for the Winston-Salem Dash minor league professional baseball team, Winston-Salem State University athletics, University of Washington athletics as well as multiple high schools. He believes in a comprehensive bio-psycho-social model of care that addresses the physical and mental well-being of all his patients while providing high level quality care. Dr. Poon is also passionate about the prevention of sudden cardiac death in athletes and has presented nationally on this topic as well as volunteering with the Nick of Time Foundation to avert tragic cardiac events.