Summary

Dr. Ponce is a board-certified ophthalmologist who grew up in Guatemala and graduated from Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala where he obtained his Bachelor in Science and MD degree. His interest in retina started when he did his residency in ophthalmology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary where he was involved in retinal imaging studies and lutein measurement. He then continued his training by completing a fellowship in medical and surgical treatment of Retinal diseases at the Infirmary.

Office Locations

Dr Esturado Alfonso Ponce has 3 locations

St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs

43309 Us Highway 19 NTarpon Springs, FL 34689
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tampa

13303 N Dale Mabry HwyTampa, FL 33618
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute St. Petersburg

9400 9th St NSt Petersburg, FL 33702
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Francisco Marroquin, Fac De Med, Guatemala
  • 33 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Esturado Alfonso Ponce

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Assurant Health
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • EMI Health
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Florida Community Care
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • Progressive
  • SelectHealth
  • Simply Healthcare
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UniCare
  • United American
  • United American - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr Esturado Alfonso Ponce has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Esturado Alfonso Ponce has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Epiretinal Membrane
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Macular Edema
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
  • Vision Issues
  • Vitreous Hemorrhage

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Francisco Marroquin, Fac De Med, Guatemala

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr Esturado Ponce accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr Esturado Ponce speak?
Dr Esturado Ponce speaks English.
Does Dr Esturado Ponce accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr Esturado Ponce's office located?
Dr Esturado Ponce's office is located at 43309 Us Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689.
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