Francisco A. Ponce
Expertise in
18
conditions
Expertise in
18
conditions
2910 N 3rd Ave, 
Phoenix, AZ 

Overview

At Barrow Brain and Spine, we put our patients first.  We are committed to treating our patients with compassion and to providing innovative and sound medical options for the treatment of our patient's neurological conditions.  As a patient of Barrow Brain and Spine, your health and well-being are important to us.  The neurosurgeons, physiatrists, hospital staff, neurological institute, and other members of our multidisciplinary team work together with one goal in mind - helping you get well.

Dr. Ponce is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 82 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Ponce is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Chicago | Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Residency

Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in AZ

Fellowships

Complex Spinal Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute
Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, University of Toronto

Hospital Affiliations

Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
French
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
Sunflower Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Barrow Brain and Spine
2910 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francisco A. Ponce

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francisco A. Ponce?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Francisco A. Ponce by calling their office at 602-406-3181. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Francisco A. Ponce a top-rated expert for Deep Brain Stimulation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francisco A. Ponce is classified as an Elite expert for Deep Brain Stimulation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Francisco A. Ponce specialize in?

While Dr. Francisco A. Ponce is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Deep Brain Stimulation, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Francisco A. Ponce accept my insurance?

Dr. Francisco A. Ponce accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 602-406-3181 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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