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Dr. Melissa Ponder, MD

Dr. Melissa Ponder, MD

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. Melissa Ponder, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Corpus Christi, TX. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Hospital Stone Oak and Methodist Hospital.

Practice

600 Elizabeth St Corpus Christi, TX 78404

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(361) 861-1864

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ponder specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Melissa Ponder, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Corpus Christi, TX. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Hospital Stone Oak and Methodist Hospital.

  • Emergency Medicine

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American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline600 Elizabeth St Corpus Christi, TX 78404
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Methodist Hospital7700 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio, TX 78229
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Methodist Stone Oak Hospital1139 E Sonterra Blvd San Antonio, TX 78258
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Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital8026 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio, TX 78229
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks

    16088 San Pedro Ave
    San Antonio, TX 78232

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    View all patient feedback

  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

    1139 E Sonterra Blvd
    San Antonio, TX 78258
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78229
    Recipient of 57
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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