Dr. Paul J Pontier MD?
Update this Profile
Dr. Paul J Pontier MD, Internist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Paul J Pontier MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(12)
713 Volvo Pkwy Suite 100 Chesapeake VA, 23320
Write A Review
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Paul Pontier is a nephrologist practicing in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Pontier specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pontier most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Education and Training

Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Dr. Paul J Pontier MD's Practice location

Practice At 713 Volvo Pkwy Suite 100

713 Volvo Pkwy Suite 100 -
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Get Direction
New patients: 301-826-1525, 757-548-0076
Fax: 757-548-1652

Dr. Paul J Pontier MD's reviews

(12)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. Pontier


4.0

Based on 12 reviews

Dr. Paul J Pontier MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Recommended Articles

  • Leukocyte Esterase Test

    Leukocyte Esterase Urine TestLeukocyte esterase (LE) is an esterase produced by white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes. A leukocyte esterase test is a urine test used to detect the presence of white blood cells and other health conditions associated with infection.Normally, leukocyte esterase...

  • Polydipsia: Excessive Thirst Causes and Symptoms

    What is polydipsia?Polydipsia is the medical term for excessive thirst. It is usually regarded as one of the initial symptoms of diabetes.It is normal to feel thirsty, especially after workouts and strenuous activities. It is quite important for people to drink the recommended amount of water per...

  • What Is Renal Ultrasound Used For?

    A renal ultrasound is actually a diagnostic procedure, wherein high-frequency sound waves are transmitted through the body tissues that are inaudible to the human ear. The echoes recorded into videos or images of the internal structures of the body.A wide range of diseases and conditions can be...

  • What Will a Doctor Ask if you Have Blood in Your Urine?

    In the normal course, blood has no reason to appear in the urine, but if that happens, one should not hesitate to seek specialist medical opinion. Blood may appear in urine owing to simple infections in the urinary and genital systems, or it could be a result of some serious ailment that is...

  • What Is a Kidney Biopsy?

    A kidney biopsy, also called renal biopsy, is a medical procedure which involves taking a sample tissue of the kidney for laboratory analysis. This procedure helps your doctor know the type of disease on your kidney, how severe the disease is and the best treatment option. A kidney biopsy is also...

  • Different Types of Physicians Explained

    Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITALl

830 KEMPSVILLE ROAD NORFOLK VA 23502

Head southwest on Volvo Parkway 406 ft
Make a U-turn onto Volvo Parkway 1774 ft
Turn left onto Greenbrier Parkway 4226 ft
Take the ramp on the right 4364 ft
Merge left onto I 64 3.7 mi
Keep right at the fork onto I 64 3826 ft
Take the ramp on the right 2693 ft
Keep right at the fork towards Newton Road South 1282 ft
Keep right at the fork 367 ft
Go straight onto Newtown Road (SR 403) 1030 ft
Turn right onto Kempsville Road (SR 165) 3410 ft
Turn right onto Kempsville Circle 277 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

8.2 miSee direction

SENTARA PRINCESS ANNE HOSPITALl

2025 GLENN MITCHELL DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456

Head southwest on Volvo Parkway 406 ft
Make a U-turn onto Volvo Parkway 1774 ft
Turn left onto Greenbrier Parkway 4226 ft
Take the ramp on the right 4364 ft
Merge left onto I 64 1.8 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1499 ft
Go straight onto Indian River Road 1.3 mi
Continue straight onto Ferrell Parkway 2.8 mi
Continue straight onto Princess Anne Road (SR 165) 1.9 mi
Turn right onto Concert Drive 492 ft
Turn left onto Medical Parkway 439 ft
Turn right onto Glenn Mitchell Drive 249 ft
Continue right onto Glenn Mitchell Drive 338 ft
Go straight 182 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

10.5 miSee direction

CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITALl

736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD, NORTH CHESAPEAKE VA 23320

Head southwest on Volvo Parkway 1.1 mi
Turn left onto Battlefield Boulevard North (SR 168 Business) 1.4 mi
Turn right onto Medical Parkway 241 ft
Turn right 538 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

2.7 miSee direction