Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD
SaveUrology ·
Male ·
55 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD is an urology specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has been practicing for 30 years. He specializes in urology.
Affiliated Urologists, Ltd
5133 N Central Ave Ste 206
Phoenix, AZ 85012Insurance Accepted
- AARP
- Aetna
- American Republic
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
- Assurant Health
- AZ Benefit Options
- Bankers Life and Casualty
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Benesight
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareOregon
- CareSource
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Urinary Disorders
very high
more than 96% of peers
Bladder Diseases
very high
more than 94% of peers
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
very high
more than 93% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Urology
1 Board Certifications
- UrologyAccredited by: American Board of Urology*
58 Conditions Treated
- Bladder Atony
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Diseases
- Bladder Diverticulum
- Bladder Infection
- Bladder Stones
- Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
- Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Gynecologic Cancer
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Hydronephrosis
- Incontinence
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Infection, Chronic
- Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
- Kidney Stones
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Male Infertility
- Male Sexual Conditions
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Neutropenia
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Overactive Bladder
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Penile Cancer
- Peyronie's Disease
- Polyuria
- Premature Ejaculation
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cyst
- Prostate Diseases
- Prostatitis
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Spermatocele
- Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Undescended Testicles
- Ureteral Stones
- Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
- Urethral Stones
- Urethral Stricture
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Hesitancy
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Diseases
- Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
- Vascular Disease
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46 Procedures
- Bladder Repair Surgery
- Bladder Surgery
- Circumcision
- Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Complex Penile Surgery
- Cystoscopy
- Cystotomy
- Cystourethroscopy and Transurethral Resection of Bladder Neck
- da Vinci® Prostate Removal
- da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
- Electronic Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Excision of Testicular Lesion
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Incomplete Circumcision Repair
- Incontinence Sling Procedure
- Kidney and Ureter Removal
- Kidney Stone Removal
- Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
- Kidney Surgery
- Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
- Laser Lithotripsy
- Lithotripsy
- Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Orchiectomy
- Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
- Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
- Penile Implants
- Percutaneous Destruction of Kidney Lesion
- Prostate Procedures
- Prostate Removal
- Prostate Surgery
- Prostatectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Radical Prostate Removal
- Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
- TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
- Ureteroneocystostomy
- Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy
- Ureterscopies
- Urethral Dilation
- Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
- Uroflowmetry
- Urology Procedure
- Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
- Vasectomy
- Wound Repair
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0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of Texas Medical School At San AntonioMedical School | Graduated 1988
- Barnes Jewish Hospital, One Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110Internship Hospital | Completed
- Barnes Jewish Hospital S CampusResidency Hospital | Completed
- Barnes Jewish Hospital, One Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110Fellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Average Wait Time
- 16 – 30 minutes
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What People Say About Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD
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I have had appointments with Dr Ponas and EVERY time i have had to wait an inordinate amount of time. This last time after an hour i was told they were waiting for a room to be available. God only knows how long the wait would be. I had to pick my mother up from her school and had to reschedule....Read More
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12Phoenix – May 10, 2018
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I have been at Dr Ponas office for over 3 hrs to find out they had me in the wrong room waiting on the wrong doctor. Then finally when we saw Dr Ponas he had the worst bed side manners I have ever experienced
Also was not accurate on anything about my situation.
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33Phoenix,Az – Jun 14, 2017
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I liked that his office was right to business and I did not have to wait a long time to be seen.
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1Phoenix, AZ – Feb 23, 2017
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I am deaf patient. Dr. Ponas has excellent patience and take his time to work with me via ASL Interpreter. He would assured that you understand this and that before doing next thing. He is awesome!
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3Larry DeVenny in Phoenix, AZ – Jul 23, 2016