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Dr. Michael Poku, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
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Overview of Dr. Michael Poku, MD

Dr. Michael Poku, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Arlington, TX. They graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Poku an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Poku works at Oak Street Health Arlington in Arlington, TX with other offices in Benbrook, TX and Carrollton, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Poku's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Oak Street Health Arlington
    4801 S Cooper St Ste 401, Arlington, TX 76017 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (817) 778-0585
  2. 2
    Oak Street Health Benbrook
    8840 Benbrook Blvd # 101, Benbrook, TX 76126 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (817) 778-0587
  3. 3
    Oak Street Health Carrollton
    1213 E Trinity Mills Rd # 173, Carrollton, TX 75006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 530-2093

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    About Dr. Michael Poku, MD

    Specialties*
    • Geriatric Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1215322177
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
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    • Clinical Pathology and Internal Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Methodist Dallas Medical Center

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    Dr. Michael Poku, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Poku is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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