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Summary
Dr. Roberto Ponce is a gastroenterologist with an impressive 57 years of experience in digestive health care. He earned his medical degree from the University De Salamanca Faculty of Medicine in Spain and completed his residency training through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs system, including positions at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in New Orleans and Worcester City Hospital. Dr. Ponce pursued specialized fellowship training in gastroenterology at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New Orleans, building expertise in internal medicine before focusing on digestive disorders. He maintains board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Ponce practices at Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville and sees patients at GI Associates in Brownsville, Texas. His clinical focus includes helping patients manage obesity and weight-related concerns, as well as treating diverticular disease and …diverticulosis. He performs essential diagnostic procedures such as colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy to evaluate digestive health concerns. Patients consistently rate their experience highly, giving Dr. Ponce an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Ponce practices at Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville and sees patients at GI Associates in Brownsville, Texas. His clinical focus includes helping patients manage obesity and weight-related concerns, as well as treating diverticular disease and …diverticulosis. He performs essential diagnostic procedures such as colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy to evaluate digestive health concerns. Patients consistently rate their experience highly, giving Dr. Ponce an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 57 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 57 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Brownsville , TX | Montgomery , AL | Tempe , AZ | Sacramento , CA |
| Med School: University De Salamanca- Fac De Med- Salamanca- Spain | Med School: Georgia State University | Med School: Charles R Drew University | Med School: New York University |
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Medical Specialties
Roberto Ponce has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Roberto Ponce has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
57 Years Experience
Roberto Ponce holds an active medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS and Vet Affairs M C-New Orleans, Gastroenterology; Vet Affairs M C-New Orleans, Internal Medicine; Vet Admin Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Worcester City Hosp, Internal Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from University De Salamanca- Fac De Med- Salamanca- Spain in 1969 and Universidad De Salamanca, Facultad De Medicina in 1969.
NPI Number
Roberto Ponce's NPI number is 1174529291.
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- What languages does Roberto Ponce speak?
- Roberto Ponce speaks English.
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- You can find contact information for Roberto Ponce here on Vitals.
- Where is Roberto Ponce's office located?
- Roberto Ponce's office is located at 2449 Boca Chica Blvd Ste B, Brownsville, TX, 78521.
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