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  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepting new patients
  • St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs 43309 Us Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  • (727) 758-7947

Brief Intro

Dr. Ponce is a board-certified ophthalmologist who grew up in Guatemala and graduated from Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala where he obtained his Bachelor in Science and MD degree. His interest in retina started when he did his residency in ophthalmology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary where he was involved in retinal imaging studies and lutein measurement. He then continued his training by completing a fellowship in medical and surgical treatment of Retinal diseases at the Infirmary.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Francisco Marroquin, Fac De Med, Guatemala

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 43309 Us Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Ophthalmology

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Physicians Mutual
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • CBA Blue
  • Aetna
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Florida Community Care
  • GEHA
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Meritain Health
  • United American
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • CHAMPVA
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Humana
  • Mutual of Omaha
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