Dr. Roland Ponarski, MD | West Monroe, LA | Internist

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Dr. Roland Ponarski treats cerebrovascular accident, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive impairment as part of his internal medicine practice in West Monroe, Louisiana. He has practiced for 43 years and speaks English and Polish.

Dr. Ponarski completed his medical training at Pomorski Uniwersytet Medyczny W Szczecinie and his residency at Mercy Hospital. He sees patients in West Monroe, Louisiana. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Ponarski 3.88 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

3.9

16 Ratings
43 years of experience
23 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Polish
Mercy Hospital
6 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
2 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Ponarski's Ratings and Reviews

3.9

16 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Dr Ponarski really takes time to listen to me and to explain my condition and medication options, side effects etc... I am well pleased with my treatment.

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

September 26th, 2019

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Dr. Ponarski prescribed medicine for my husband on Thursday, 3/7 but did not put a diagnosis code on the prescription so it could not be filled. The pharmacy contacted Dr. Ponarski’s office but by the end of office hours on Friday, he had still not called the pharmacy with the code. His answering service just informed me that Dr. Ponarski does not take calls on the weekend so nothing can be done until a Monday. This puts him in the category of being a very poor doctor indeed!

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner

March 9th, 2019

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Very compassionate and caring. Takes time to listen to your complaints or problems .Spends as much time with you as you need in order for you to tell him exactly what your problems and needs are. Would highly recommend him to others.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 22nd, 2016

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Dr. Ponarski is one of the best physicians that I have had the pleasure of working with. He listened, spent time with me, and was very thorough in investigating what was going on. I am very thankful that he was recommended and would absolutely recommend him to anyone in need of an Internal Medicine physician. Also, his office staff, nurses, etc...are amazing and always willing to help.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 19th, 2013

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He is by far the best doctor we have in our parish. He's everything you exspect from your personal provider. He listen to you and runs proper test to make sure he makes the right diagnoises. He's always busy, but when your in need he always still make time to see you. He knows how to talk to his patients with courtesy and concern. He is the best Doctor in my opinion in the parish. Feel very fortunate to have him. He runs the proper test on you to make sure he can make the right diagnoise for you and knows how to treat your illness.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 11th, 2013

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Dr.Roland Ponarski may work in a thre star hospital, but he is a five star doctor. He is very professional, courteous, accurate in his diagnosis and has wonderul bedside manners. He has treated my entire family from my mother to me to my daughter. Its sad that there are not more doctors like Dr. Ponarski.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 30th, 2011

Glenwood Family And Internal Medicine

102 Thomas Rd Ste 104West Monroe, LA 71291

Tel: (318) 329-8485

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Glenwood Regional Medical Center

503 Mcmillan RdWest Monroe, LA 71291

Tel: (318) 329-4200


Dr. Roland Ponarski, MD	Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C	Dr. Misty Tolbert Wetzel, MD	Dr. Victor Jay Zuckerman, DO
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Emergency Medicine	Pediatrics
	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	2.5 (21 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience		18 Years of Experience	46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Polish	Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)
West Monroe , LA	Mesquite , TX	Bossier City , LA	Monroe , LA
Med School: Pomorski Uniwersytet Medyczny W Szczecinie	Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc	Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine	Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mercy Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Pomorski Uniwersytet Medyczny W Szczecinie in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Ponarski's NPI number is 1104921741.

Paula Kay Griggs
Nurse Practitioner
| Monroe, LA
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Kelly Suzanne Powell
Nurse Practitioner
| Tampa, FL
(0)
Dr. Keith Ryne Andrews, MD
Neuroradiology
15 Years Exp | Monroe, LA
(0)
Dr. Daniel Wayne Twitchell, MD
Emergency Medicine
45 Years Exp | Monroe, LA
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Dr. Saidi A Fakhre, MD
Pediatrics
34 Years Exp | Monroe, LA
(2)
Dr. Jason Michael Mccourt, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
14 Years Exp | Monroe, LA
(0)
Dr. Jorge Martinez Martinez Bencosme
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
10 Years Exp | Monroe, LA
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Dr. Cyriacus Uzoma Anaele
Nephrology
30 Years Exp | Honesdale, PA
(4)
Dr. Narendra Kumar Reddy Kanamathareddy, MD
Hospital Medicine
23 Years Exp | Monroe, LA
(0)
Dr. Khawar Khurshid, MD
Infectious Disease
25 Years Exp | West Monroe, LA
(9)

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What languages does Dr. Roland Ponarski speak?: Dr. Roland Ponarski speaks English and Polish.
Where is Dr. Roland Ponarski's office located?: Dr. Roland Ponarski's office is located at 102 Thomas Rd Ste 104, West Monroe, LA, 71291.

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