Dr. Laurie Diane Ponte, MD

Dr. Laurie Ponte is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who brings nearly four decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed her residency training at Marquette General Hospital. With 39 years of experience treating patients across multiple medical settings, Dr. Ponte provides comprehensive care that spans both routine family health needs and urgent medical situations. She is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations effectively.

Dr. Ponte practices at Saint Charles Bend and Volunteers In Medicine Clinic Of The Cascades in Bend, Oregon. Her clinical expertise includes managing complex digestive conditions like Crohn's disease. She also specializes in advanced treatment procedures including chemotherapy and infusion therapy for patients requiring specialized medication delivery. Patients have rated Dr. Ponte 4.0 out of 5 stars, …reflecting their confidence in her compassionate and skilled medical care.