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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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4.7
12 ratings, 6 with a written review
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He performed my 5 arteries by pass surgery in August 2020 . Now I feel super energetic, super healthy, super young and finally super Sexy guy ha ha ha . Overall gust is he is a highly talented surgeon. May Gods grace always be with him and his family members. Thanks
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Pabitra Guha Roychowdhury – Jun 05, 2021
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recommended as one of the best heart surgeons in California
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Sep 04, 2019
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we were recommended to him by two other surgeons! So thankful he took our case.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 28, 2019
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Horrible!!! Dr. Poa professes himself to be "Not a gentle person" believe him. He goes straight for the jugular, he makes decisions about care without seeing pertinent medical reports. If you are into darkness, please go to see this doctor. If you want to save your life from cancer, go see someone else. He has no tact and is obscenely brutal in his delivery. If you want someone to hack you up, he's your guy. Please insist on a second opinion. BTW:The office is shared with 3 other doctors
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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tedblu in Torrrance – Feb 02, 2019
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Dr. Poa (or his assistant, i'm honestly not sure) performed surgery to correct my recently-diagnosed mitral valve prolapse, as evidenced by a pronounced heart murmur. The sequence of events was murmur ultrasound angiogram surgery. It was a minimally invasive procedure, as they entered my body through my rib cage, rather than a cracked-sternum open heart process. Dr. Poa is my hero. He literally saved my life. Now, everything looks different. He is my hero and savior.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Catherine Woodward in Torrance, CA – Feb 12, 2016
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I am actually the daughter of Dr. Poa's patient and I really appreciated Dr. Poa's very kind and explanatory demeanor. My dad is not the easiest of patients and Dr. Poa was extremely patient and explained things in a way that we could all understand. He never rushes us through an appointment and makes sure that all of our questions are answered. Would DEFINITELY reccommend as a surgeon to anyone who needs his type of special skills.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Cecil Capps in Torrance, CA – Feb 07, 2016
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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

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  • 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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Li Poa M.D. Inc.20911 Earl St Ste 245 Torrance, CA 90503
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