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Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD

Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD

Urology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD is a urologist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ponas has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (28 reviews)

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5133 N Central Ave Ste 206 Phoenix, AZ 85012
Telehealth available

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Dr. Ponas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ponas

3.8

28 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
57%
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4 Star
11%
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3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
7%
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1 Star
21%
21%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Joseph Torres – Oct 15, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 17, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Thomas Ray – Dec 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 31, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Herb Komnick – Jul 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 30, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mark Swoger – Jun 28, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Curtis Eatinger – Jun 28, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Sheri – Jun 28, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Oznog – Jun 26, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Jun 26, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Richard – Jun 26, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Merwin – Jun 26, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 25, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
James McLaughlin – Jun 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Phoenix,Az – Jun 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Phoenix, AZ – Feb 23, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Larry DeVenny in Phoenix, AZ – Jul 23, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD is a urologist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ponas has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences...read more
  • Urology

  • Urologic Oncology

  • Male Adult Urology

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  • Barnes Jewish Hospital, One Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, Mo 63110

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital S Campus

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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    Affiliated Urologists

    Central Phoenix5133 N Central Ave Ste 206 Phoenix, AZ 85012
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    Northern Phoenix/Desert Ridge20940 N Tatum Blvd Ste 125 Phoenix, AZ 85050
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