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Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD
4.7 (44 Ratings)

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

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

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.
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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 34 years experience. Dr. Ponce-Portugal currently practices at Weight Loss Center of Chattanooga PLLC and are affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Parkridge Medical Center. At present, Dr. Ponce-Portugal received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 44 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.

Offers Telehealth

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Locations

  1. 1 Weight Loss Center of Chattanooga PLLC
    7405 Shallowford Rd Ste 320, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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    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

Experience and Background Check

Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Obesity
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Generalized Obesity
Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Morbid Obesity
Pediatric Obesity
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Banding
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Weight Loss Management

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ponce-Portugal
4.7
Based on 44 Reviews
5 Stars (37)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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May 19, 2021
Best staff and Dr in the SE
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  • Open Access
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. They graduated from Escuela De Medicina Ignacio a Santos, Instituto Tecnologico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey in 1990. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical 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
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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 CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Parkridge Medical Center.

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

Dr. Ponce-Portugal has over 34 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN

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