Dr. Martin Tibuakuu, founder and cardiologist at PulsePoint Clinic

Board-Certified Cardiologist · Columbia, MO

Dr. Martin Tibuakuu, MD, MPH, FACC

Founder & Cardiologist · PulsePoint Clinic, Columbia, MO

Dr. Martin Tibuakuu, MD, MPH, FACC is a board-certified cardiologist at PulsePoint Clinic in Columbia, Missouri, located at 1000 W Nifong Blvd, Bldg 2, Suite 120, Columbia, MO 65203. Martin Tibuakuu serves patients throughout Boone County and Central Missouri.

Dr. Martin Tibuakuu is a board-certified cardiologist, epidemiologist, and preventive cardiovascular specialist dedicated to transforming the way heart disease is prevented and treated.

Born and raised in northern Ghana, Dr. Tibuakuu's passion for cardiovascular medicine was shaped by personal tragedy and firsthand exposure to profound healthcare disparities. That experience became the driving force behind his lifelong commitment to heart disease prevention, early detection, and expanding access to high-quality cardiovascular care.

Practice location in Columbia, MO

Current clinic

PulsePoint Clinic

1000 W Nifong Blvd, Bldg 2, Suite 120, Columbia, MO 65203

Phone: (855) 785-7337

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Phone lines open; clinic visits by appointment.

Frequently asked questions about Martin Tibuakuu

Where does Martin Tibuakuu practice in Columbia, MO?

Dr. Martin Tibuakuu, MD, MPH, FACC practices at PulsePoint Clinic, 1000 W Nifong Blvd, Bldg 2, Suite 120, Columbia, MO 65203. PulsePoint is a physician-led cardiology practice serving Columbia, Boone County, and Central Missouri.

How do I schedule an appointment with Martin Tibuakuu?

Call PulsePoint Clinic at (855) 785-7337 or request an appointment online at pulsepointheart.com/book. New and existing patients can schedule cardiovascular consultations, preventive cardiology visits, and follow-up care with Martin Tibuakuu.

Is Martin Tibuakuu accepting new patients in Columbia, Missouri?

Yes. Dr. Martin Tibuakuu, MD, MPH, FACC is accepting new patients at PulsePoint Clinic in Columbia, MO for preventive cardiology, advanced heart screening, diagnostic cardiology, and ongoing cardiovascular care.

What type of cardiologist is Martin Tibuakuu?

Dr. Martin Tibuakuu, MD, MPH, FACC is a board-certified cardiologist (MD, MPH, FACC) and founder & cardiologist at PulsePoint Clinic. Dr. Martin Tibuakuu is a board-certified cardiologist, epidemiologist, and preventive cardiovascular specialist dedicated to transforming the way heart disease is prevented and treated.

What is Dr. Martin Tibuakuu’s specialty at PulsePoint Clinic?

Dr. Martin Tibuakuu, MD, MPH, FACC specializes in preventive cardiology, cardiometabolic health, advanced cardiac imaging, and population-based cardiovascular prevention at PulsePoint Clinic in Columbia, Missouri.

Physician Profile

At the age of 12, he lost his mother to undiagnosed hypertension - a preventable condition made more devastating by the severe lack of access to healthcare in his rural community.

Dr. Tibuakuu received advanced training in both medicine and public health, developing a unique perspective that bridges clinical cardiology with population health and disease prevention. He completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the internationally renowned Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease, where he trained under world-leading experts in preventive cardiology and cardiovascular epidemiology.

His research has focused extensively on cardiovascular prevention, cardiometabolic disease, and healthcare disparities, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and national presentations aimed at improving cardiovascular outcomes across diverse populations.

He subsequently completed fellowship training in cardiovascular disease at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he received advanced training in non-invasive cardiology, cardiac imaging, preventive cardiology, and complex cardiovascular care.

Dr. Tibuakuu is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and brings a modern, prevention-focused philosophy to patient care - combining evidence-based medicine, advanced diagnostics, lifestyle optimization, and personalized treatment strategies.

Through PulsePoint, his vision is to build a next-generation cardiovascular platform that delivers world-class heart care with an emphasis on prevention, early detection, innovation, and compassionate patient-centered care.

Credentials & Clinical Expertise

Board Certified
Expertise in Preventive Cardiology
Published Researcher in Cardiovascular Prevention
Advocate for Health Equity & Access to High-Quality Cardiovascular Care
Expertise in Cardiometabolic Health
Expertise in Multimodality Cardiac Imaging

Ready to schedule with Martin Tibuakuu?

PulsePoint Clinic is accepting new patients in Columbia, Missouri. Call (855) 785-7337 or request an appointment online.