Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD

Urology•Male•Age 60

Urology

Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD is a urology specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ponas has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD

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5133 N Central Ave Ste 206 Phoenix, AZ 85012
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Urinary Conditions, Urinary Calculi & Removal
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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.

Based on claims data for 12 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Dr. Ponas
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Polyuria
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Urinary Incontinence
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Frequency
High
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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.

Based on claims data for 10 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Dr. Ponas
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Urinary Stones
Kidney Stones
Lithotripsy
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
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Dr. Ponas' conditions and procedures:

  • Polyuria
  • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
  • Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
  • Acute Kidney Infection
  • Balanitis
  • Bladder Atony
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Bladder Diseases
  • Bladder Diverticulum
  • Bladder Infection
  • Bladder Stones
  • Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
  • Chordee
  • Chronic Kidney Infection
  • Chronic Prostatitis
  • Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Epididymitis
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Gynecologic Cancer
  • Hydrocele
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Hypogonadism
  • Hypospadias
  • Incontinence
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Infection
  • Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Male Infertility
  • Male Sexual Conditions
  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Neutropenia
  • Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
  • Orchitis
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Painful Urination (Dysuria)
  • Penile Cancer
  • Peyronie's Disease
  • Phimosis
  • Premature Ejaculation
  • Priapism
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostate Cyst
  • Prostate Diseases
  • Prostate Stones
  • Prostatitis
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Spermatocele
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Testicular Dysfunction
  • Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
  • Undescended Testicles
  • Ureteral Stones
  • Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
  • Urethral Stones
  • Urethral Stricture
  • Urinary Disorders
  • Urinary Hesitancy
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Stones
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Uterine Diseases
  • Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
  • Varicose Veins Genital
  • Vascular Disease
  • Bacteriuria Screening
  • Bladder Exstrophy Repair
  • Bladder Function Test
  • Bladder Repair Surgery
  • Bladder Scan
  • Bladder Surgery
  • Chlamydia Infection Screening
  • Circumcision
  • Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Complex Penile Surgery
  • Cystoscopy
  • Cystotomy
  • da Vinci® Prostate Removal
  • da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
  • Destruction of Penile Lesion
  • Dipstick Urinalysis
  • Electronic Shock Wave Lithotripsy
  • Excision of Testicular Lesion
  • Gonorrhea Screening
  • Herpes Simplex Screening
  • HIV Screening
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Incomplete Circumcision Repair
  • Incontinence Sling Procedure
  • Kidney and Ureter Removal
  • Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
  • Kidney Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Destruction of Kidney Lesion
  • Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
  • Laser Lithotripsy
  • Lithotripsy
  • Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones
  • Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
  • Orchiectomy
  • Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
  • Partial Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
  • Penile Implants
  • Percutaneous Destruction of Kidney Lesion
  • Peyronie's Disease Injection Therapy
  • Prostate Biopsy
  • Prostate Cancer Screening
  • Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
  • Prostate Procedures
  • Prostate Removal
  • Prostate Surgery
  • Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
  • Radical Prostate Removal
  • Renal Transplant
  • Resection of Bladder Neck
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
  • STD Screening
  • Syphilis Screening
  • Trichomoniasis Screening
  • 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

Dr. Ponas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ponas

3.8

Based on 26 ratings

5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
12%
12%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
19%
19%
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Thomas Ray
I am in treatment with bladder cancer with Dr Ponas providing surgery and care. I feel very fortunate that Dr Ponas is providing medical care, and would recommend his care to any of my family or friends.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Thomas Ray – Dec 15, 2022
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Dr. Ponas is one of the most conscientious and Honorable physicians I have ever known… As a pharmaceutical rep I have had an opportunity to go to many offices and I had a choice of who I would pick as my urologist and he is the best 1 out there.
What went well
  • 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
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Oct 20, 2021
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My father likes Dr. Ponas as a doctor. He had his third kidney stone procedure scheduled with him. It was scheduled for a 9am arrival and 11am surgery. He confirmed this with the surgery scheduler, Delores, 2 days after making the apt with her. 20 DAYS BEFORE SURGERY he received an email from Delores that said 9am/11am. 3 days before surgery the hospital called and said it was a 7am / 9am. They said they would call Dr. Ponas's office about the discrepancy. Not hearing back, my father called the office the day before the surgery. Dr. Ponas's office confirmed that it was 9am/11am. My father then called the hospital; they still had the wrong time but told him to go by his doctor's office. Day of surgery, we receive a call at 7:30 asking where he is. We explained the mix up. They apologized. At 8am the hospital calls again and says that the surgery will be cancelled due to the error. They apologized again and said they had been trying Dr. Ponas's office and couldn't reach anyone there!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Aug 31, 2021
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I am very happy with the care and treatment that Dr. Ponas has provided to me. I had had a greatly enlarged prostate treated six years earlier by another urologist, but it had to be redone. After Dr. Ponas' performed the procedure, the sudden frequent urges to urinate all quickly went away. Needless to say, I am totally satisfied with his care, and I would highly recommend him to anyone with similar problems. In addition, his office staff is efficient and helpful.
What went well
  • 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
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Herb Komnick – Jul 10, 2021
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I had a kidney stone and Dr. Ponas removed it. The procedure went well, I had no complications, and Dr. Ponas's office reacted quickly when I had a follow-up request. I would recommend him and Affiliated Urologists.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 30, 2021
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Dr. Ponas and his Staff are the best !!!
What went well
  • 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
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Mark Swoger – Jun 28, 2021
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Each appt. and my first surgery with Dr. Ponas was fine.
What went well
  • 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
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Curtis Eatinger – Jun 28, 2021
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My third visit. There is significant waiting time - the waiting room has been very busy every visit. 20 to 30 minutes waiting time. More waiting time in the exam room. Dr. Ponas is very nice, patient and compassionate. Worth the wait.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Sheri – Jun 28, 2021
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On both my initial and follow up visit, Dr Ponas was very attentive and open to hear my concerns and personal insights on my health care treatment. We had an open an frank discussion with both of us sharing thoughts and ideas as to the proper course of treatment. We collectively agreed to a course and have set upon it. This is most refreshing in a world where it’s usually the doctor’s way or look for another doctor type of mentality.
What went well
  • 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
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Oznog – Jun 26, 2021
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just follow up for medication and different ideas to help.
What went well
  • 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
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Jun 26, 2021
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I cannot comment on the surgery. I continue to have total urinary incontinence after 6 weeks, but am otherwise healed, so time will tell. The office, communication, counseling part of the process was abysmal. The impression I was given was the surgery was similar to having appendix removed. Nothing I was ever told even basically explained what I would experience, what I should do to prepare, or how I should handle post op and recovery. Frankly, what I got was "take two aspirin and call me in the morning." ... But don't bother calling because you will never penetrate the phone system. A simple handout covering the diagnosis, pre-op, post-op and recovery things to know, how to prepare, things to expect and reasonable to anticipate variations would have been the minimum required. I didn't need hand holding, I needed information. The office seemed out of control and simply unable to handle the patient volume. Go elsewhere. It can't be any worse.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Richard – Jun 26, 2021
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Yes, Dr. Ponas is a knowledgeable and caring Urologist. Because of a MRI and full body bone scan that revealed two lesions (prostate and spine), I wanted the Mayo Clinic to cover the entire process of treatment. It is for this reason I have chosen to continue with the Mayo Clinic.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Merwin – Jun 26, 2021
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My appointment was for 9 AM. I left the office it was 10:50 AM. I spent over an hour in the back waiting to see the doctor for five minute procedure. The doctor was also very short with me when I was asking him questions about what he saw. Apparently it’s quantity over quality here. The office also dropped the ball on a surgery I was supposed to have it notified me less than 12 hours before the surgery that I needed to be re-cancel. Now I have to wait another three weeks possing fiery bloody guts .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Jun 25, 2021
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DOctor was fine. A very long wait in the waiting room
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jun 25, 2021
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Met with him yesterday not sure what the bad reviews are you wanna a good dr or complain about wait time! He came highly recommended from my Brother who’s a dr and was very pleased with his regard to my health and How fast everything was moved to get my cancer out !
What went well
  • 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
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James McLaughlin – Jun 28, 2020
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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.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
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Phoenix,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.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Phoenix, 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!
What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Larry DeVenny in Phoenix, AZ – Jul 23, 2016
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Dr. Stephen Ponas, MD is a Urology Specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ponas has extensive experience...Read more

Specialties

  • Urology
  • Urologic Oncology
  • Male Adult Urology

Barnes Jewish Hospital, One Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110

Fellowship Hospital

Barnes Jewish Hospital S Campus

Residency Hospital

University of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Medical School, 1988

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    Office5133 N Central Ave Ste 206 Phoenix, AZ 85012
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    (602) 264-0608
    Office20940 N Tatum Blvd Ste 125 Phoenix, AZ 85050
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    (602) 264-0608

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    Arizona Oncology Associates PC6320 W Union Hills Dr Bldg B Glendale, AZ 85308
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    (602) 264-0608

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    Michael B. Bayless & Assoc.3330 N 2nd St Ste 601 Phoenix, AZ 85012
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