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Dr. Rafael Sanchez-Ponce, MD

Dr. Rafael Sanchez-Ponce, MD

Cardiology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Rafael Sanchez-Ponce, MD is a cardiologist in Trinity, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University California Irvine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital and HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Sanchez-Ponce is affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital Trinity, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Sanchez-Ponce specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalCoronary Intervention Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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biography

Dr. Rafael Sanchez-Ponce, MD is a cardiologist in Trinity, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University California Irvine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital and HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Cardiology

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  • John H Stroger Hospital Of Cook County Program|university Of Colorado

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • University Of Illinois Rockford

    Medical School, 2000
  • Children's Hospital - Los Angeles

    Residency Hospital, 1980
  • Children's Hospital - Los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital, 1980
  • Children’s Hospital - Los Angeles

    Internship Hospital, 1977
  • University California Irvine

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

    14000 Fivay Rd
    Hudson, FL 34667
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

    9330 State Road 54
    Trinity, FL 34655
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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