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Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD
4.9 (64 Ratings)
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Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Tarpon Springs, FL.
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Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Tarpon Springs, FL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Tarpon Springs, FL.

About

Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Tarpon Springs, FL. They currently practice at St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs and are affiliated with Morton Plant 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 64 times. Their 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
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Eye Cancer
Macular Hole
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Serous Detachment Retina
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Eyelid Disorders
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Sarcoidosis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ponce
4.9
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Jan 11, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr Ponce is a board-certified ophthalmologist who grew up in Guatemala and graduated from Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala where he obtained his Bachelor in Science and MD degree. His interest in retina started when he did his residency in ophthalmology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary where he was involved in retinal imaging studies and lutein measurement. He then continued his training by completing a fellowship in medical and surgical treatment of Retinal diseases at the Infirmary.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Esturado Ponce, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Tarpon Springs, FL. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Chinese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Eye And Ear Infirmary
    2003
Residency 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.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morton Plant Hospital

    300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL

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