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Dr. Carolina Ponce Orellana, MD

Dr. Carolina Ponce Orellana, MD

Cardiology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Carolina Ponce Orellana, MD is a cardiologist in Albuquerque, NM and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University Catolica De Santiago in 2006. She is affiliated with medical facilities Sandoval Regional Medical Center and UNM Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

2211 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Dr. Ponce Orellana's Reviews

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4.8
31 ratings, 28 with a written review
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A fine doctor!
Saw Dr. Ponce 3 times for cardiac problems. She ordered echo and evaluated, explaining the results to me. She was not pushy and accepted this patient's decisions about what was acceptable tests and treatments. The only negative was that she did not inform me of her departure from the practice.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Bud – Aug 17, 2022
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This professional cardiologist is also kind, caring and efficient. Office staff is great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bonnie Hosie – May 12, 2021
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She is positive and explains everything well and great bedside manners and since of humor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Louie – May 08, 2021
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If you like intelligent, competent, informative, and caring doctors then you will love Dr. Ponce as much as I do.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dr. Ron Preston – May 08, 2021
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Dr. once addressed all of my questions and was very prompt time wise. Also efficient and knowledgeable about all aspects that were looked at
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 06, 2021
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Found Dr. Ponce and staff throughly professional, very polite, cordial and patient.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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R. Massey – May 04, 2021
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She’s very caring and efficient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Rick Kiley – May 02, 2021
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Telehealth followup for an echocardiogram using Google Meet.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Charles Apuan – Apr 27, 2021
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I like Dr.Ponce.she is just not in and out, she takes her time with the patient. She is a wonderful doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gabriele Lattion – Apr 22, 2021
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Fights for the patient with the insurance to get the best medicine
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2021
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Dr. Ponce is a very caring compassionate doctor. She listens to your concerns, and addresses health issues accordingly. She even recommended a remedy to another problem, that wasn't a health issue. I would highly recommend her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia Carey – Apr 10, 2021
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Yes, she is an excellent cardiologist!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 07, 2021
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She is always professional and easy to talk to.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 02, 2021
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Dr. Ponce is young & energetic. She has a happy personality & is very friendly. She is also knowledgeable. I am confident in her as my Cardiologist. I highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2021
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Very attentively listens and doesn't seem to be rushed out, to the next. Both my wife and I see Dr. PONCE. WE ARE BOTH VERY HAPPY WITH HER.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Pat Chambers – Mar 17, 2021
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Dr. Ponce truly cares about her patients as a whole. Not just the individual and the co edition, but about the family and situation as well. She is an amazing doctor and would recommend her to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Katrina – Mar 04, 2021
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Dr was thorough. Answered all my questions. Gave me plenty of time.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Rosalie – Mar 02, 2021
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Was seen in timely manner. Dr. Pounce explained everything in detail. Very pleased with my visit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 19, 2021
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Dr. Ponce was very knowledgeable about my condition and easy to talk to- I’d recommend her highly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sue Stefford-Grey – Jan 14, 2021
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Was real impressed with the entire office visit from the receptionist, the nurse and Dr Ponce Orellana,very efficient office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marshall Schubert – Dec 31, 2020
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About Me

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Dr Carolina Ponce was born in Ecuador and she obtained her medical degree at Universidad Catolica de Guayaquil. Her Internal Medicine and general Cardiology Fellowship were completed at University Of New Mexico and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship...read more

  • Cardiology

  • Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases

  • Nuclear Cardiology

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  • University Of New Mexico Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2013

  • Westchester Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013

  • University Of New Mexico Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2011

  • University Catolica De Santiago

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Interventional Cardiology
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