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Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD
4.7 (45 Ratings)

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Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.
Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD
4.7 (45 Ratings)
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Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 59
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. Ponce-Portugal graduated from Escuela De Medicina Ignacio a Santos, Instituto Tecnologico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey in 1990 and completed a residency at Eastern Tenn State University.Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has 35 years experience. Dr. Ponce-Portugal currently practices at Weight Loss Center of Chattanooga PLLC and are affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center and CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga. At present, Dr. Ponce-Portugal received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Dr. Ponce-Portugal's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ponce-Portugal also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ponce-Portugal is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Compare Dr. Ponce-Portugal with our nearby Bariatric Surgery Specialists at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
These providers are on the medical staff of CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
These providers are on the medical staff of CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga.
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Pyloric Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Diaphragmatic-Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Esophageal Surgery
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Banding
Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Hernia Repair
Intragastric Balloon System Insertion
Intragastric Integrated Dual Balloon System Insertion
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
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Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Post Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
ReShape™ Intragastric Integrated Dual Balloon System Insertion
Revision Surgery
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic
Stomach Surgery
Weight Loss Management
Weight Loss Revisional Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
    LocalPlus
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Open Access POS
    Blue Choice HMO
  • United Healthcare
  • Open Access
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • TriCare for Life
  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Weight Loss Center of Chattanooga PLLC
    7405 Shallowford Rd Ste 320, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Care
    7405 Shallowford Rd Ste 160, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ponce-Portugal
4.7
Based on 45 Reviews
5 Stars (37)
4 Stars (5)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 02, 2024
I have had problems for over 18 months after Roux en Y gastric bypass surgery (performed by another surgeon). Dr. Ponce actually listened to me and repaired a hernia that has resovled a lot of the issues I had been suffering with. The only complaint I have is that the second follow up after the surgery was cancelled by his staff. I have been trying for over 2 weeks to reschedule, but I cannot get anyone to call me back to schedule this final follow up. I would have given 5 stars otherwise. At this point I don't know if everything is okay or not. :(
— Dec 02, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery
Dietetics
Dietary Management
Obesity Medicine
Gastroenterological Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Applied Clinical Nutrition
Robotic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Escuela De Medicina Ignacio a Santos, Instituto Tecnologico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Obesity Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Eastern Tenn State University
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Eastern Tenn State University
    1997
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ponce-Portugal's profile.

Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center and CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga.

Yes, Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN