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Dr. Steven Poon, M.D., C.A.Q.S.M. is a primary care and non-operative sports medicine specialist. He specializes in the whole care of the active individual from those who are new to exercise through high level collegiate, professional, and Olympic caliber athletes. He is an expert in the diagnosis, management, and non-operative treatment of acute or chronic injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Poon graduated cum laude from Tufts University Medford campus with a B.S. in Chemistry before pursuing his medical degree also at Tufts University in Boston, MA. He then completed his residency in Family Medicine at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. While there, he advised medical students interested in Family Medicine and was awarded the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Resident Teacher Award. He also provided sports medicine coverage for Winston-Salem State University Athletics, Winston-Salem Dash High-A Minor League Professional Baseball team, and performing arts coverage at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Dr. Poon then completed a Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at the University of Washington where he provided care for the Huskies Athletic Department. He is currently dual board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. Prior to joining Mayo Clinic Arizona, Dr. Poon was team physician for Arizona State University Athletics for 5 years. Additionally, he served as Tournament Physician for USA Wrestling's World Team Trials Challenge Tournament in 2018 and remains active in the USA Wrestling medical coverage pool. He continues his interests in academics with continued ventures in education, research, and published book chapters. Dr. Poon also volunteers time serving with the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the pre-eminent primary care sports medicine society, in various committee leadership roles. Conditions treated
Ankle arthritisAnkle instabilityConcussionHip impingementHip tendinitisKnee arthritisKnee painMuscle strainShoulder arthritisShoulder impingement syndrome Procedures performed
Joint injectionMusculoskeletal examNerve hydrodissectionPercutaneous tenotomyPlatelet rich plasma injectionUltrasoundUltrasound-guided aspiration and lavage for calcific tendinitis Ultrasound-guided cortisone injectionUltrasound-guided musculoskeletal injection Interests
Diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuriesExperience treating patients of all age ranges and physical exertion levels from newly active to professional/Olympic athletesClinical and research interests in the prevention of sudden cardiac death in athletes, advanced sports concussion management, regenerative medicineSpecialty training in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and advanced musculoskeletal procedures including comprehensive joint, tendon, and ligament injectionsExpertise in platelet-rich plasma treatment and percutaneous tenotomyProviding compassionate and empathetic avenues of care for patients while understanding complex bio-psycho-social determinants of injury and recovery Mayo Clinic locations
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2016Fellowship - Primary Care Sports MedicineSports Medicine Section, Department of Family Medicine2015Residency - Family MedicineBaptist Medical Center, Wake Forest University2012MDTufts University2008BS - ChemistryTufts UniversityShow more education Activities and honors
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2016Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine2015Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine Awards and honors
2015Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Resident Teacher AwardFamily Medicine Residency Program, Wake Forest University2011Scholarship RecipientAmerican Academy of Family Physicians2008Elected positionMedical School Alumni Association, Tufts University2003Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of AmericaShow more awards and honors Professional memberships
2021 - presentGrant ReviewerStudent Athlete Health and Well-Being Committee, PAC-12 Conference2020ModeratorAcademic Interest Group, Academic Interest Group, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine2019 - presentVice ChairAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine2018 - presentDirectorJournal Club, Sports Medicine Section, Arizona State University Health Services2018 - presentMemberSubstance and Alcohol Abuse Screening and Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Task Force (C3-SBIRT), Arizona State University Health Services and Counseling Services2017 - presentMemberContinuing Medical Education Committee, Arizona State University Health Services2017 - presentChairpersonNational Membership Survey Subcommittee, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine2017 - presentReviewerPublications Committee, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine2016 - presentTeam PhysicianDepartment of Athletics, Arizona State University2016 - presentMemberMembership Committee, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine2016 - presentMemberPractice and Policy Committee, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine2016 - presentMemberAcademic Interest Group, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine2015Covering PhysicianGuys and Dolls, University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA)2015 - 2016PhysicianDepartment of Athletics, University of Washington2014Covering PhysicianNutcracker, University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA)2014Medical VolunteerDivision I ACC Conference Baseball Games, Varsity Baseball, Wake Forest University2014MemberSports Medicine Workshop, Family Medicine Interest Group, Family Medicine Residency2013Covering PhysicianNutcracker, University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA)2013Medical VolunteerVolleyball Deacon Invitational, Wake Forest University2013MemberSports Medicine Workshop, Family Medicine Interest Group, Family Medicine Residency2013Medical VolunteerClub Rugby Match, Wake Forest University2013 - 2015Founder/Resident LiaisonMedical Student Teaching and Advising Group, Family Medicine Residency, Wake Forest University2013 - 2015Team PhysicianWinston-Salem State University2012Covering PhysicianUniversity of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA)2012Covering PhysicianNutcracker, University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA)2012 - 2015MemberResidency Selection Committee, Family Medicine Residency, Wake Forest University2012 - 2015ChairpersonAdvocacy and Leadership Committee, Family Medicine Residency, Wake Forest UniversityShow more professional memberships Publications
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