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.
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2910 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
Barrow Brain And Spine
Michael Lawton is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Lawton is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lawton is board certified in Neurosurgery-American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lawton is currently accepting new patients.
Neurosurgical Associates LTD.
Nader Sanai is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sanai is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.
Neurosurgical Associates LTD.
Felipe Albuquerque is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Albuquerque is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Endovascular Embolization.
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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francisco A. Ponce has published 82 articles and abstracts on conditions like Deep Brain Stimulation. You can view a list of Dr. Francisco A. Ponce's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Ponce isElite. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Movement DisordersDr. Ponce isElite. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Ponce isElite. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Distinguished
- Essential TremorDr. Ponce isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Advanced
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Ponce isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Ponce isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain HerniationDr. Ponce isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Ponce isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Ponce isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Ponce isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Ponce isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- ApoplexyDr. Ponce isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Ponce isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Ponce isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Ponce isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.