Search

 See All Gastroenterologists in Salem, OR

Dr. Robert Ponec, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Dr. Robert Ponec, MD
4.8 (174 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Salem, OR
Dr. Robert Ponec, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, OR.
Dr. Robert Ponec, MD
4.8 (174 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Robert Ponec, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Salem, OR
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Ponec, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, OR.

About

Dr. Ponec graduated from University of Southern California. Dr. Robert Ponec, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, OR and has 37 years experience. Dr. Ponec currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Salem Hospital and Salem Health West Valley Hospital. Dr. Ponec has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea and Dysphagia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ponec received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 174 times. Dr. Ponec's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ponec is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
  • View other providers who treat Diarrhea
Dysphagia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nausea
  • View other providers who treat Nausea
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
  • View other providers who treat Anemia
Ascites
  • View other providers who treat Ascites
Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Fever
  • View other providers who treat Fever
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acidosis
  • View other providers who treat Acidosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alkalosis
Anxiety
  • View other providers who treat Anxiety
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
  • View other providers who treat Asthma
Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
  • View other providers who treat Bedsores
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Cachexia
  • View other providers who treat Cachexia
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Colitis
  • View other providers who treat Colitis
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
  • View other providers who treat Cough
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Essential Tremor
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fibromyalgia
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gait Abnormality
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Genital Warts
Gout
  • View other providers who treat Gout
Headache
  • View other providers who treat Headache
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
  • View other providers who treat Hernia
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
  • View other providers who treat Ileus
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
  • View other providers who treat Insomnia
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Abscess
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
  • View other providers who treat Migraine
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Nosebleed
Obesity
  • View other providers who treat Obesity
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
  • View other providers who treat Polyuria
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Proteinuria
Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
  • View other providers who treat Ringworm
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
  • View other providers who treat Sciatica
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
  • View other providers who treat Shingles
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Tension Headache
Thrush
  • View other providers who treat Thrush
Thyroid Goiter
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Ulcer
  • View other providers who treat Ulcer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
  • View other providers who treat Vertigo
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
  • View other providers who treat Warts
Wheezing
  • View other providers who treat Wheezing
Yeast Infections
Anoscopy
  • View other providers who treat Anoscopy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
  • View other providers who treat pH Probe
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • First Choice Health
  • LifeWise
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Health Net
  • Medicare
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • PacificSource
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Providence Health Plans

Locations

  1. 1 Salem Gastroenterology Consultants PC
    875 Oak St SE Ste 3010, Salem, OR 97301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 397-7520
  2. 2 Office
    875 Oak St SE Ste 3095, Salem, OR 97301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 561-8170

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ponec
4.8
Based on 174 Reviews
5 Stars (161)
4 Stars (5)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Ponec?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Dec 14, 2024
Dr. Ponec was very nice and listened to all my questions. He explained the two procedures before and afterward gave me the results. Everything went smooth with staff, Dr. Ponec and the care given. I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend Dr. Ponec.
— Dec 14, 2024
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Robert Ponec, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Robert Ponec, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ponec to family and friends

Dr. Ponec's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Ponec

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Robert Ponec, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Robert Ponec, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Ponec?
Call now to make an appointment
(503) 397-7520

About Me

Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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
  • Ucla Medical Center
    1988
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Washington
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Ponec communicate via email?
12 users said yes.
Yes
(12)
No
(2)
Does Dr. Ponec offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
11 users said yes.
Yes
(11)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Ponec offer an online patient portal?
25 users said yes.
Yes
(25)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ponec have free onsite parking?
32 users said yes.
Yes
(32)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ponec offer weekend visits?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(9)
Does Dr. Ponec offer evening visits?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(7)
Does Dr. Ponec specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ponec specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ponec specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ponec specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ponec accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Ponec, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ponec's profile.

Dr. Ponec frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea and Dysphagia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Ponec, MD is affiliated with Salem Hospital and Salem Health West Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Ponec, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Salem Hospital

    890 Oak St SE, Salem, OR

  • Salem Health West Valley Hospital

    525 SE Washington St, Dallas, OR