Dr. James Ponder, MD
Dr. James Ponder, MD is a family medicine physician in Franklin, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with Sentara Obici Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
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102 Fairview Dr Ste B Franklin, VA 23851At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Ponder's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ponder
| 5 star | 71% | 71% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 29% | 29% |
| 1 star | 0% | 0% |
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
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- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ponder to family and friends is 4.142857 out of 5
About Me
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Dr. James Ponder, MD is a family medicine physician in Franklin, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with Sentara Obici Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.Family Medicine
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Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1979
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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