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Summary
With 57 years in gastroenterology, Dr. Roberto Ponce treats obesity and overweight, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis, and performs colonoscopy and lower GI endoscopy. He is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville.
Dr. Ponce is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Salamanca in Spain and completed residency training at the VA Medical Center in New Orleans. He sees patients in Brownsville, Texas. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Ponce 5 out of 5.
Dr. Ponce is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Salamanca in Spain and completed residency training at the VA Medical Center in New Orleans. He sees patients in Brownsville, Texas. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Ponce 5 out of 5.
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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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Office Location
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| Roberto Ponce, MD | Rebecca Humphries, APRN | Dr. Jessica N. Figueredo, DO, MS | Chimdi Mfebe, APRN |
| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 57 Years of Experience | 5 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 | Sacramento , CA | Houston , TX | Little Rock , AR |
| Med School: University De Salamanca- Fac De Med- Salamanca- Spain | Med School: Emory University | Med School: Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Roberto Ponce
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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- Which hospitals is Roberto Ponce affiliated with?
- Roberto Ponce is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville.
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