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Dr. Christopher Ponder, MD

Dr. Christopher Ponder, MD

Emergency Medicine*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Ponder, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Fort Myers, FL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 2013. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lee Memorial Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Dr. Ponder's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ponder

3.2
5 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Dr.Ponder treated me in the ER. He was very thorough and informative. Excellent experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Nancy – Nov 22, 2020
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I recently saw Dr. Ponder in a Florida ER and found him to be knowledgeable, caring and efficient. I would have no problem recommending him and the hospital.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 08, 2020
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While I will not go into detail regarding our experience with Dr. Ponder, I hope that it is an isolated incident and will be resolved. I have trusted Baylor McKinney with our care (a few ER visits and the birth of our son), and will continue to do so, however, we will never be under the medical supervision of Dr. Ponder again. If you have any problems in the ER, be sure to ask for Miss Greta. She is fantastic and will make sure you are taken care of! Can't say enough great things about her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jun 30, 2018
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He billed my husband for a cervical collar for $304.00 and he never had a cervical collar in the hospital. His problem was his back.
What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Medibuse in mckinney, TX – Jun 11, 2018
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Dr. Christopher Ponder, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Fort Myers, FL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 2013....read more

  • Emergency Medicine

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

    Medical School, 2013
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Lee Memorial Health System2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers, FL 33901
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Practice

Gulf Coast Medical Center13681 Doctors Way Fort Myers, FL 33912
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave
    Fort Myers, FL 33901
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Gulf Coast Medical Center

    13681 Doctors Way
    Fort Myers, FL 33912
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals 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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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