Dr. James Ponder, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Franklin, VA and has 45 years experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Dr. Ponder has experience treating conditions like Familial Hypercholesterolemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ponder received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ponder accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Family Practice Associates Inc.
102 Fairview Dr Ste B, Franklin, VA 23851
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Genesis Rehabilitation Services
1401 N High St, Franklin, VA 23851
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Odyssey Healthcare Operating B Lp
595 Old Wagner Rd Ste E, Petersburg, VA 23805
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22708 Main St, Courtland, VA 23837
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May 07, 2020

Dr. Ponder is one of the best doctors around, he is caring, compassionate, a great human being. I would trust him with my life and am glad and thankful for him as is my family.

Dave Shreve — May 07, 2020

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Dr. James Ponder, MD is a geriatric medicine specialist in Franklin, VA and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1979. He specializes in Geriatric Medicine.

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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
1979

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Dr. Ponder in specializes in Geriatric Medicine. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Ponder frequently treats the following conditions: Familial Hypercholesterolemia. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Ponder's office is located at 102 Fairview Dr Ste B Franklin, VA 23851. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

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Dr. Ponder provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. James Ponder, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. James Ponder, MD is affiliated with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Does Dr. James Ponder, MD receive good ratings from patients?

Dr. James Ponder, MD has a star rating of 4.1/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.

Hospital Affiliations

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
100 Sentara Cir, Williamsburg, VA
Sentara Obici Hospital
2800 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA
Sentara Leigh Hospital
830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA

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