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Dr. Li Poa, MD

Dr. Li Poa, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Li Poa, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Centinela Hospital Medical Center and Kaweah Health Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

20911 Earl St Ste 245 Torrance, CA 90503

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Poa specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Poa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Poa

4.7

12 ratings, 6 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Pabitra Guha Roychowdhury – Jun 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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tedblu in Torrrance – Feb 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Catherine Woodward in Torrance, CA – Feb 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cecil Capps in Torrance, CA – Feb 07, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Li Poa, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Li Poa M.D. Inc.20911 Earl St Ste 245 Torrance, CA 90503
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Office501 E Hardy St Ste 315 Inglewood, CA 90301
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Southern California Heart Centers A Medical Corp.506 W Valley Blvd San Gabriel, CA 91776
3

Practice

Maui Memorial Medical Center221 Mahalani St Wailuku, HI 96793
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave
    Visalia, CA 93291
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Garfield Medical Center

    525 N Garfield Ave
    Monterey Park, CA 91754

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Centinela Hospital Medical Center

    555 E Hardy St
    Inglewood, CA 90301
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    69%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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