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Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD
4.9 (69 Ratings)
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Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, FL.
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Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Tarpon Springs, FL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, FL.

About

Dr. Ponce graduated from University Francisco Marroquin in 1998 and completed a residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, FL and has 26 years experience. Dr. Ponce currently practices at St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs and are affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Ponce has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ponce received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 69 times. Dr. Ponce's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ponce also speaks Chinese and Spanish. Dr. Ponce is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs
    43309 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  2. 2 St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute St. Petersburg
    9400 9th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33702
  3. 3 St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tampa
    13303 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Experience and Background Check

Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Progressive High Myopia
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pars Planitis
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Stye
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroideremia
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Night Blindness
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Sarcoidosis
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Strabismus
Uveitis
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Vitreous Abscess
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Iris Biopsy
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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Patient Reviews
Nov 10, 2024
Dr Ponce and his staff is second to none. Christina was awesome. They both were both very professional and knowledgeable. They answered all my questions completely. I felt I was in great hands. Dr Ponce and his team demonstrated great teamwork which made for a great experience. I was in great hands. Thank you all.
Tommy B. H. J. — Nov 10, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Francisco Marroquin in 1998. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Chinese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University Francisco Marroquin
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Monmouth Medical Center
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ponce's profile.

Dr. Ponce frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Ponce has over 26 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morton Plant Hospital

    300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL

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