- Dr. Rafael Sanchez Ponce, MD
Dr. Rafael Sanchez Ponce, MD
Overview
Dr. Rafael Sanchez Ponce, MD works in Trinity, Florida is a specialist in Cardiology and graduated Pennsylvania State University in 1982. Dr. Ponce is affiliated with Community Hospital, Mease Countryside Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, South Florida Baptist Hospital and practicing for 37 years
Specialties
- Cardiology
Conditions
• Acute Gastritis• Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation)
• Arteriosclerosis
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Bradycardia
• Broken Hand
• Cardiomyopathy
• Cholesterol Diseases
• Coats' Disease
• Cochlear Implant Insertion
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• Cognitive Assessment
• Coloboma of Optic Papilla
• Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
• Corneal Dystrophy of Bowman Layer, Type 1
• Corneal Dystrophy of Bowman Layer, Type 2
• Coronary Heart Disease, Susceptibility to, 9
• Cosmetic Facial Implant Surgery
• Craniectomy
• CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
• Craniotomy
• Crohn's Disease (Regional Enteritis)
• Dialysis Access Procedures
• Elbow Disorders
• Endocarditis
• Head and Neck Infections
• Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic
• Hysterectomy - Open
• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
• Independent Forensic Evaluation
• Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
• Lymphoma, Large Cell, Anaplastic
• Mesenteric Artery Ischemia
• No-Needle, No-Scalpel Vasectomy
• Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
• Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
• Pancreas Tumor
• Pneumonia
• Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Dominant Type
• Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
• Rupture of Ulnar Collateral Ligament of Thumb
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Procedures
• Angina• Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Angioplasty With Stent Placement
• Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Stenosis
• Aortic Valve Disease
• Aortic Valve Regurgitation
• Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation)
• Arteriosclerosis
• Atherosclerosis
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• Atrial Fibrillation
• Bradycardia
• Cardiac Arrest
• Cardiac Arrhythmia
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
• Cardiac Imaging
• Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
• Cardiomegaly
• Cardiomyopathy
• Carotid Artery Disease
• Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
• Chest Pain
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Coronary Angiogram
• Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
• Coronary Interventional Procedures
• Diseases of the Aorta
• Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
• Endocarditis
• Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
• Heart Disease
• Heart Palpitations
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypertension
• Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
• Hypertensive Heart Disease
• Hypotension
• Infarcts
• Lipid Disorders
• Mitral Valve Disease
• Mitral Valve Prolapse
• Mitral Valve Regurgitation
• Mitral Valve Stenosis
• Myocarditis
• Pericarditis
• Pulmonary Edema
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Syncope
• Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Years Since Graduation
- 37
State License
- Florida
Spoken Languages
- Spanish
Education & Training
Undergraduate School
Graduated: 1982
Fellowship Hospital
Newark, NJ, USA
Year completed: 1993
Medical School
PR
Graduated: 1986
Awards
Dr. Ponce Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union
- Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union WC
- Blue Care HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- Choice Plus POS
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Humana
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- NetworkBlue
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- Select HMO
- Tampa Bay CoreNet
- Tampa Bay HUMx HMOx
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
Mease Countryside Hospital
Mease Countryside Hospital is a hospital located in Safety Harbor, FL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 2 of 12 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 12 procedures.
Morton Plant Hospital
Morton Plant Hospital is a hospital located in Clearwater, FL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 5 of 16 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 3 of 16 procedures.
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital is a hospital located in New Port Richey, FL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 6 of 6 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 3 of 6 procedures.
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is a 290-bed acute care facility located in Hudson, Florida. Home of the nationally acclaimed Heart Institute, over 350 physicians, 950 employees, and 500 volunteers comprise our integrated healthcare delivery team. Our nationally recognized Heart Institute, Acc...
1-888-495-3148
South Florida Baptist Hospital
South Florida Baptist Hospital is a hospital located in Plant City, FL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 6 of 6 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 6 of 6 procedures.
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