Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD
Urology•Male•Age 58

Affiliated Urologists, Ltd
5133 N Central Ave Ste 206 Phoenix, AZ 85012Make an Appointment
Show Phone NumberDr. Stephen Ponas, MD is a Urology Specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ponas has more experience with Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal than other specialists in his area. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School At San Antonio medical school in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Ponas to book an appointment.
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3.5
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- Explained conditions well (8)
- Staff friendliness (8)
- Didn't explain conditions well (5)
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (4)
- Difficult to schedule appointment (3)
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ponas to family and friends is 3.4615386 out of 5
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Urology
Board Certifications
Education
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Ponas has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
What are Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Ponas frequently treats Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. See all practice areas where Dr. Ponas specializes.
Where is Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD's office located?
Dr. Ponas' office is located at 5133 N Central Ave Ste 206, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD speak?
Dr. Ponas speaks Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Ponas
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Ponas treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Ponas treats other conditions, please contact the office at (602) 264-0608.
Urinary Conditions
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Dr. Ponas is experienced in the area of Urinary Conditions. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Urinary Calculi & Removal
Urologists or nephrologists diagnose and treat kidney stones, small pieces of hard, crystallized material that form in the kidney and typically pass naturally, but may require shock wave therapy, a catheter procedure, or surgery.Compare with other Urinary Calculi & Removal specialists.
Dr. Ponas is experienced in the area of Urinary Calculi & Removal. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Ponas' conditions and procedures:
- Balanitis
- Bladder Atony
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Diverticulum
- Bladder Infection
- Bladder Stones
- Bladder Surgery
- Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Chordee
- Chronic Prostatitis
- Circumcision
- Cystotomy
- Cystourethroscopy and Transurethral Resection of Bladder Neck
- Destruction of Penile Lesion
- Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Epididymitis
- Hydrocele
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypogonadism
- Hypospadias
- Incontinence Sling Procedure
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Kidney and Ureter Removal
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Infection, Acute
- Kidney Infection, Chronic
- Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
- Kidney Stone Removal
- Kidney Stones
- Lithotripsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Male Infertility
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Orchiectomy
- Orchitis
- Overactive Bladder
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Penile Cancer
- Percutaneous Destruction of Kidney Lesion
- Peyronie's Disease
- Peyronie's Disease Injection Therapy
- Phimosis
- Polyuria
- Priapism
- Prostate Biopsy
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cyst
- Prostate Removal
- Prostate Stones
- Prostatectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Prostatitis
- Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
- Spermatocele
- Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
- TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
- Ureteral Stones
- Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
- Urethral Dilation
- Urethral Stricture
- Urinary Hesitancy
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
- Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
- Varicocele
- Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
- Wound Repair
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Dr. Ponas accepts
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Dr. Ponas accepts the following insurance:
- AARP
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna PPO
- Aetna Savings Plus of AZ
- Choice Plus POS II
- Whole Health Banner Health Network HMO
- American Republic
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Medicaid
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Motorola Health Plans
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
- AHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System
- Assurant Health
- AZ Benefit Options
- Bankers Life and Casualty
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Benesight
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Advantage PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Traditional
- Federal Employee Program
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- CareOregon
- Medicaid
- CareSource
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna
- LocalPlus
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health Choice
- Medicaid
- Compassionate Care Network (CCN)
- Compusys
- Conseco
- Coventry Health Care
- EBMS
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- GEHA
- Health Net
- Health Net PPO
- Medicaid
- Health Net of Arizona, Inc.
- Health Net of Arizona HMO
- HealthPlus
- Medicaid
- HealthPlus Amerigroup
- Medicaid
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Medicaid
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Gold
- Phoenix Standard
- Husky Health
- Medicaid
- Indian Health Service
- inHealth
- Medicaid
- INTotal Health
- Medicaid
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
- LifeWise
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Mercy Care
- AHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System
- AHCCCS without Prior Authorization
- MetLife
- Midwest Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- One Health
- Operating Engineers Health & Welfare Plan
- Peach State Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Phoenix Health Plan
- AHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System
- Physicians Mutual
- Principal Life
- Prudential
- Simply Healthcare Plans
- Medicaid
- Staywell (Wellcare)
- Medicaid
- Tricare
- TriCare for Life
- Triwest
- TriCare/TriWest
- UniCare
- United Healthcare Community Plan
- AHCCCS Medicaid
- United Healthcare Life Insurance Company
- UnitedHealthCare
- AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 2 HMO
- Arizona Physicians IPA
- Basic PPO
- Choice EPO
- Choice HMO
- Choice Plus EPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Compass
- Core
- Core PPO
- Definity Health
- Dual Complete HMO-SNP
- FlexPoint PPO
- Golden Rule HMO
- Golden Rule PPO
- Medicaid
- Medicaid HMO
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Metra Health
- Navigate
- Options POS
- Options PPO
- Optum Choice
- OptumHealth Care Solutions
- PacifiCare Arizona PPO
- Secure Horizons PPO
- Select Plus EPO
- Select Plus HMO
- UHC Illinois PPO
- UMR
- UMR United Medical Resources
- United Behavioral Health HMO
- United Behavioral Health POS
- United Behavioral Health PPO
- United Healthcare HMO
- United Healthcare PPO
- United Healthcare West
- UnitedHealthCare HSA
- Wausau Benefits
- Wellcare of Georgia
- Medicaid
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Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Ponas is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
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9 Awards Received
74% Patient Experience Rating, 5% higher than the national average
20 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)