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Dr. Francisco Ponce, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.5 (53)
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20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Francisco Ponce, MD

Dr. Francisco Ponce, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Ponce an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Ponce works at Barrow Brain and Spine in Phoenix, AZ. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ponce's Office Locations

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    Barrow Brain and Spine
    2910 N 3rd Ave Ste 200, Phoenix, AZ 85013 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 406-3181

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  • St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

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Parkinson's Surgery
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Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Instrumentation Procedures
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstruction
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
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Stereotactic Neurosurgery
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Trauma Neurosurgery
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    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French, Spanish and Urdu
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    NPI Number
    • 1245410208
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency Program
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. Ponce has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ponce works at Barrow Brain and Spine in Phoenix, AZ. View the full address on Dr. Ponce’s profile.

    53 patients have reviewed Dr. Ponce. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ponce.

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