Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD
Dr. Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Escuela De Medicina Tec De Monterrey in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Parkridge Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Weight Loss Center of Chattanooga PLLC
7405 Shallowford Rd Ste 320 Chattanooga, TN 37421Make an Appointment
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Dr. Ponce is a passionate advocate for obesity care, dedicating his career to improving access to surgical treatments for obesity. He has collaborated closely with insurance companies and lawmakers to develop and implement policies that support...read morebiography
Dr. Jaime Ponce began his career in bariatric surgery in 1998 after completing his residency training at East Tennessee State University. In October 2000, he established a private practice bariatric surgery program at Hamilton Medical Center in...read moreBariatric Surgery
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East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tn
Residency Hospital, 1997East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tn
Internship Hospital, 1992Escuela De Medicina Tec De Monterrey
Medical School, 1990Itesm-tec De Monterrey
Undergraduate School, 1983Emory University School Of Business (goizueta)
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- Recipient of 23
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
Compare with other Bariatric Surgery Specialists
Compare Dr. Ponce-Portugal with our nearby Bariatric Surgery Specialists at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga.
Make an appointment at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga today at
(423) 225-5330.
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