Dr. Jaime Ponce portugal MEDICAL DOCTOR
Surgeon
1504 Broadrick Dr Dalton GA, 30720About
Dr. Jaime Ponce portugal is a general surgeon practicing in Dalton, GA. Dr. Ponce portugal specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Ponce portugal provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Inst Tec Y De Est Sup De Monterrey- Esc De Med "iasantos"- Monterrey 1990
Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superies de Monterrey 1990
Itesm School of Medicine
Universidad de Monterrey Facultad de Medicina 1990
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
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