Memorial Division of Infectious Disease
5647 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33021
954-276-0186
About Me
I am an infectious disease specialist at Memorial Healthcare System. I diagnose and treat patients with a variety of contagious and communicable diseases, including HIV and Hepatitis C.
Throughout my research and career, I have seen that HIV and other communicable diseases affect certain socioeconomic groups disproportionately. I am passionate about serving these vulnerable populations and understanding the social impact of these medical illnesses.
I was drawn to working with patients with infectious diseases because of the intersection between society and medicine. Often, you can predict and track the path of illnesses by understanding a community’s social habits. I enjoy working with a comprehensive team to understand the patterns of particular diseases and educating people to keep them safe.
In addition to caring for patients, I am also passionate about teaching. I enjoy working with residents and guiding their learning. Prior to joining Memorial, I worked at Florida Atlantic University where I served as an assistant professor of clinical biomedical science, associate program director of the internal medicine residency, and was director of the Resident Continuity Clinic.
I have also worked for Broward Community & Family Health Centers, where I directed the Ryan White HIV Program and served as a primary care provider for adults and children. I also am involved in research regarding quality improvement healthcare initiatives and medical treatment for patients living with HIV.
Related Medical ServicesLanguages
- Mandarin Chinese
Education
Education
University Of Arkansas School Of Medicine, 2004
Internships
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2005
Residency
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2008, Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Baylor College Of Medicine, 2010, Infectious Disease
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine-Internal Medicine
Awards, Achievements, and More
Publications
- Poon KK, Dang BN, Davila JA, Hartman C, Giordano TP. “Treatment Outcomes in Undocumented Hispanic Immigrants with HIV Infection.” PLoS ONE. 2013;8(3):e60022.
- Hamre K, Tharp R, Poon K, Xiong XP, Smeyne RJ. “Differential strain susceptibility following (MPTP) administration acts in an autosomal dominant fashion.” Brain Research. 1999;828.
Research
My research focuses on exploring different factors of providing care and finding new quality improvement measures aimed at improving healthcare delivery and graduate medical education.
- 2016-present: “Validation of the X+Y Mathematical Model Using Existing X+Y Residency Programs"
- 2009-13: “Treatment Outcomes in Undocumented Hispanic Immigrants with HIV Infection”
Professional Organizations
- Diplomat for the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Member of the Infectious Disease Society of America
- Member of the HIV Medical Association
- Member of the American College of Physicians
Presentations
- May 12, 2012: “Socioeconomic Factors and Adherence in HIV Care” Association of Nursing in AIDS Care. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- May 24, 2016: “An Update on the HIV Epidemic in the United States” Boca Raton Regional Hospital Grand Rounds. Boca Raton, FL