4.2
10 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal is a surgeon with 36 years of experience specializing in bariatric and metabolic procedures. He earned his medical degree from Escuela De Medicina Ignacio A Santos and completed his residency at Iasantos. Dr. Ponce-Portugal is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations throughout the region.
Dr. Ponce-Portugal practices at multiple locations across Tennessee and Georgia, including Chattanooga and Fort Oglethorpe, with hospital affiliations at Hamilton Medical Center. He focuses on helping patients with obesity and weight-related conditions, including pediatric obesity and high blood pressure. His surgical expertise includes sleeve gastrectomy procedures and adjustable gastric band removal. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Dr. Ponce-Portugal practices at multiple locations across Tennessee and Georgia, including Chattanooga and Fort Oglethorpe, with hospital affiliations at Hamilton Medical Center. He focuses on helping patients with obesity and weight-related conditions, including pediatric obesity and high blood pressure. His surgical expertise includes sleeve gastrectomy procedures and adjustable gastric band removal. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 36 years of experience
- 33 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Iasantos
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal has 6 locationsCHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Care
7405 Shallowford Rd Suite 160Chattanooga, TN 37421Compare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD | Dr. Christopher M. Bell, MD, FACS | Dr. David Craig Redd, MD | Dr. Michael Christopher Mena, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 36 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Chattanooga , TN | CHATTANOOGA , TN | Chattanooga , TN | Hixson , TN |
| Med School: Escuela De Medicina Ignacio A Santos | Med School: University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center | Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal
Medical Specialties
Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Georgia, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Iasantos
Medical School
Escuela De Medicina Ignacio A SantosGraduated in 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal accepts on their Vitals profile.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal?
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- What languages does Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal speak?
- Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal speaks English and Spanish.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal affiliated with?
- Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center.
- Does Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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