Frank Ponce, MD

Frank Ponce MD

Family Medicine, Primary Care
  • Occupational and Family Medicine of South Texas, 7219 Fairmont Pkwy, Ste 180, Pasadena, TX 77505, (281) 487-3443, Accepting new patients
  • Sleek Laser And Skin Center, 260 Ed English Dr, Ste D, Shenandoah, TX 77385, (281) 367-7546, Accepting new patients

What Patients Say

Patients consistently describe Dr Ponce as genuinely caring and friendly, and several say the office staff are equally welcoming. One long-term patient notes he problem-solves rather than lecturing, and describes the practice fitting him in despite being fully booked.

  • Caring and friendly

    71% of reviews

    Several patients describe Dr Ponce as genuinely caring and friendly, and say the staff are equally welcoming.

Source: providers.cls.health

About

Dr. Frank Joseph Ponce is a family medicine doctor in Pasadena, Texas, board certified in Family Medicine. He trained at Ross University School of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident and received the "Resident of the Year" award. He holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and practices at multiple facilities including Occupational and Family Medicine of South Texas, Sleek Laser And Skin Center, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, and CLS Health Primary Care Providers - Pasadena Fairmont.

Dr. Ponce treats a wide range of conditions including hypertension, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, asthma, COPD, anxiety and depression, along with arthritis, thyroid conditions and seasonal allergies. His procedures include routine adult exams, screening blood tests, cancer screenings, adult vaccines, cyst removal, insulin management and weight management. He speaks English and Spanish and focuses on preventive health and comprehensive care for individuals and families.

Conditions Treated

  • Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Specialized Treatments

  • Adult Screening Blood Tests (e.g. Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Tests)
  • Breast Cancer Screening (e.g. Breast Exam, Mammogram)
  • Prostate Cancer Screening (e.g. PSA Level)
  • Adult Vaccines (e.g. Tdap, Shingles, Pneumococcus, Flu)
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Routine Adult Exam

Insurances Accepted

Most common in Texas

Aetna
Cigna
Community Health Options
Humana
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare

Others

Allina Health
American Health Advantage
Amerigroup
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Capital Blue Cross
CDPHP
CHRISTUS Health Plan
CMS
Dignity Health
Elevance
First Health
Friday Health Plan
GlobalHealth
Hartford Healthcare
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
HCSC
Healthcare Highways
HealthPartners
HealthSelect
HealthSmart
Highmark
Medica
Meritain Health
MultiPlan
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
Prime Health Services
Providence Health Plans
Sentara Health Plans
UniCare
Wellcare

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