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Dr. Raymond Pontzer, MD

Dr. Raymond Pontzer, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Raymond Pontzer, MD is an infectious disease internist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Passavant-McCandless and UPMC St. Margaret. He is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

9104 Babcock Blvd Ste 6118 Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pontzer specializes in the areas of Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Pontzer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pontzer

2.6
10 ratings, 3 with a written review
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FAST TAKER
TALKED ME INTO GIVEING HIM $1900 CASH PLUS WHAT MY INSURENCE PAYED TO FIX A INFECTION THAT I HAD HE DIDNT DO IT
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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WALTER GASPER – Jun 27, 2023
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Should lose his license for taking me off of HIV medication then refusing to reinstate it a couple of months later. Then saying; "Try to find a doctor in this town who will give you your HIV medication while your t-cells are over 500." They dropped below 500 while I was in his 'care'so I had to relocate to another state to get back on medication...and suffered and nearly died from IRIS.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Female in CO – Jun 07, 2019
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We have never seen him. Just the PA that he sends to basically explain in ALOT of words over and over the same rhetoric: Bottom LINE; if you have Lymes Disease and it goes chronic; you are up a creek because there is no treatment options for you other than jump around to various specialists who will try and talk you down from your symptoms.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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AM in Pittsburgh, PA – Mar 01, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Raymond Pontzer, MD is an infectious disease internist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more
  • Infectious Disease Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Shailaja Parepally MD PC9104 Babcock Blvd Ste 6118 Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Practice

Louis H. Martone M.D. PC100 Delafield Rd Ste 202 Pittsburgh, PA 15215
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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