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Dr. Naghmeh Pooya, MD

Dr. Naghmeh Pooya, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Naghmeh Pooya, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from SHAHID BEHESHTI UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

2025 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(831) 423-4111
Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Pooya is a patient favorite Geriatric Medicine Physician

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  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pooya specializes in the areas of Geriatric Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Pooya's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pooya

4.4

9 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
11%
11%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Tom – Oct 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Fran – Jul 06, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nicole – Jun 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 22, 2021
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What could be improved
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2 people found this helpful
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EXCELLENT DOCTOR – Feb 13, 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
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Sattar Gojraty – Feb 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara S. – Jan 17, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 02, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Naghmeh Pooya, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from SHAHID BEHESHTI UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Shahid Beheshti University / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Geriatric Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Pooya is a patient favorite Geriatric Medicine Physician

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    Locations

    Practice

    Santa Cruz Medical Clinic Inc2025 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    1

    Practice

    Unity Geriatrics105 Canal Landing Blvd Ste 1 Rochester, NY 14626
    2

    Practice

    Office1000 Technology Pkwy Newark, NY 14513
    3
    Demay Living Center100 Sunset Dr Newark, NY 14513
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Unity Hospital

      1555 Long Pond Rd
      Rochester, NY 14626
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Rochester General Hospital

      1425 Portland Ave
      Rochester, NY 14621
      Recipient of 15
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality