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Dr. Michael Ponder, MD

Dr. Michael Ponder, MD

Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Ponder, MD is a cardiologist in Johnson City, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Franklin Woods Community Hospital and Holston Valley Medical Center.

3 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

2428 Knob Creek Rd Ste 201 Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 282-5054

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ponder specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ponder's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ponder

3.0
8 ratings, 1 with written review
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A very bad experience
I actually only had one appointment with Dr. Ponder. I now have a new doctor. During this appointment, he increased two medications I was on, and added another one. Not ONE time during our conversation did he mention lifestyle changes of any kind. What kind of cardiologist doesn’t discuss lifestyle changes with their patients??? A pill pusher, and a bad cardiologist if you ask me. Considering he then told me to get a stress test, take my meds, get a liver test in 6 weeks, and that he would see me in six months…wow. That is some horrible follow up and very poor patient care if you ask me. I am supposed to have a stress test and my insurance was going to charge me $650 to see Dr. Ponder. However, they are willing to pay ME $250 if I don’t use Dr. Ponder for this test. I called to see if I could possibly get my stress test done at a different location and brought back to Dr. Ponder to use. I was informed that they don’t do that and I would just have to switch cardiologists. No problem. Gl
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 30, 2025
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Ponder, MD is a cardiologist in Johnson City, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Franklin Woods Community Hospital and Holston Valley Medical Center.

  • Cardiology

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  • University Of Alaska / Anchorage Campus

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Locations

Practice

Wellmont Cardiology Services2428 Knob Creek Rd Ste 201 Johnson City, TN 37604
1

Practice

Wellmont Cardiology Services2050 Meadowview Pkwy Kingsport, TN 37660
2

Practice

Office2205 Pavilion Dr Ste 201 Kingsport, TN 37660
3
Ballad Health Cva Heart Institute-Norton1490 Park Ave NW Ste 3 Norton, VA 24273
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Franklin Woods Community Hospital

    300 Med Tech Pkwy
    Johnson City, TN 37604

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Holston Valley Medical Center

    130 W Ravine Rd
    Kingsport, TN 37660
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Johnson City Medical Center

    400 N State of Franklin Rd
    Johnson City, TN 37604
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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