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Dr. Jerome Ponder, MD

Dr. Jerome Ponder, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Jerome Ponder, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Florence, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1997. He is affiliated with Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital.

3 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

555 E Cheves St Florence, SC 29506
(843) 777-4159

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ponder specializes in the area of Obstetrics & Gynecology. • See board certifications
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ponder's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ponder

3.0
19 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
42%
42%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
16%
16%
2 star
0%
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1 star
42%
42%

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DO NOT RECOMMEND. My sister recently moved to the area and began seeing Dr. Ponder for prenatal care. At her 40 week appointment, and the appointment prior, he did not check her - only took her blood pressure. She expressed she did not want to be induced before 41 weeks - he scheduled it anyway. She got a second opinion and called and canceled the induction. He was "offended" and refused to give further prenatal care. Now SHE IS 40+ WEEKS with no prenatal care, and every other hospital is short-staffed and doesn't have room for her. Absolutely terrible, shameful doctor. I would rate him zero stars if I could. Unacceptable - leaving a pregnant woman with no care, and too late in the pregnancy to find anyone new. She will now be forced to visit the ER so she can delivery this baby. How dare you. May God judge you harshly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Charlie Sampson – Oct 07, 2021
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Very good Dr
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 08, 2021
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Dr. Ponder was my daughter's obstetrician and I would recommend him to any woman who needs an obstetrician are a gynecologist. He has a great bed side manner and really cares about the care he provides for his patients. Dr. Ponder has a real personality and explained all options and addressed all of my daughters worries and questions. He was there at her delivery and made the best decisions about her care during a difficult delivery by a c-section . Thank you so much Dr. Ponder.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sarah Johnson patient Tavonna McQueen in Delivery Laurinburg NC /Raeford NC, NC – Jul 23, 2018
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Dr. Ponder is amazing. I've been his patient for 10yrs. He has the best bedside manner. He doesn't act like this is just a job like other Dr's do. He acts like this is his life, he shows so much care and compassion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
LissaSnyder09 in Fayetteville, NC – Feb 05, 2016
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Dr.Ponder is a great Dr. He made sure and assure me that everything will be ok with me and my son. I could not ask for a better Dr. Thank You Dr. Ponder.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
April in AUTRYVILLE NC – Jan 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jerome Ponder, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Florence, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1997. He is affiliated with Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital.

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Wake Forest University

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Locations

Practice

McLeod Regional Medical Center555 E Cheves St Florence, SC 29506
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital

    800 Tilghman Dr
    Dunn, NC 28334

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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