- Dr. Stephen Ponder, MD
Dr. Stephen Ponder, MD
Overview
Dr. Stephen Ponder, MD works in Corpus Christi, Texas is a specialist in Pediatric Endocrinology and graduated University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1984. Dr. Ponder is affiliated with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Memorial, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg, Scott and White Memorial Hospital, University of Texas Medical Branch Gal and practicing for 39 years
Specialties
- Pediatric Endocrinology
Conditions
• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding• Adolescent Counseling
• Adrenal Insufficiency
• Adrenogenital Disorders
• Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
• Anterior Tibial Tendon Repair
• Breast Fibroadenoma
• Broken Hand
• Bunionette
• Byssinosis
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• Cocaine Addiction
• Congenital Mitral Stenosis
• Craniopharyngioma
• Dysplasia
• Elbow Disorders
• Fear of Getting Married
• Food Allergy - Carp
• Hernia Repair
• HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
• Hypovolemia
• Intestinal Ischemia
• Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
• Leg Wounds
• Localized Adiposity
• Metastatic Tumors (Brain)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Poplar Tree Pollen Allergy
• Post-Traumatic Knee Range of Motion Problems
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Pubovaginal Sling
• Pulmonary Angiography
• Pulmonary Edema
• Pulmonary Function Tests
• Quadriceps Tendon Repair
• Runny Nose
• Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
• Tumor
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Procedures
• Abnormal Thyroid• Acromegaly and Gigantism
• Adrenal Insufficiency
• Adrenogenital Disorders
• Calcium Metabolism Disorders
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring
• Craniopharyngioma
• Cushing's Syndrome
• Diabetes Insipidus
• Diabetes Type 1
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• Diabetes Type 2
• Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis
• Goiter
• Graves' Disease
• Growth Hormone Deficiency
• Hashimoto's Disease
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Hypoglycemia
• Hypokalemia
• Hypoparathyroidism
• Hypopituitarism
• Hypothyroidism
• Lipid Disorders
• Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
• Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
• Osteopenia
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Precocious Puberty
• Rickets
• Short Stature
• Testicular Dysfunction
• Thyroid Cancer
• Thyroiditis
• Turner Syndrome
• Vitamin D Deficiency
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
Years Since Graduation
- 39
State License
- Texas
Spoken Languages
- Spanish
Education & Training
Medical School
Galveston, TX, USA
Graduated: 1984
Fellowship Hospital
Galveston, TX, USA
Year completed: 1990
Awards
Dr. Ponder Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Driscol Childrens Hospital Clinic, 3533 South Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, Texas (TX), 78411
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Assurant Health
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Preferred PPO
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is a non-profit hospital located in Corpus Christi, TX. This hospital reports jointly with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Memorial. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all...
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South is a non-profit hospital located in Corpus Christi, TX. This hospital reports jointly with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Memorial. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rat...
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a non-profit hospital located in Kingsville, TX. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 3 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 2 of 3 procedures.
University of Texas Medical Branch Gal
University of Texas Medical Branch Gal is a State owned hospital located in Galveston, TX. This hospital reports jointly with UTMB Austin Womens Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis ...
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