Overview

Schedule an appointment!

Francisco Ponce, MD, grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and earned his undergraduate degree in physics at Harvard University in Boston. After attending graduate school at Oxford University in the United Kingdom, he went on to complete medical school at the University of Chicago. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, and received subspecialty training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at the University of Toronto in Ontario under Dr. Andres Lozano.

In 2011, Dr. Ponce was named the director of the new Barrow Center for Neuromodulation. Neuromodulation therapy aims to eliminate or improve symptoms of neurological disorders by negating abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is the most common form of this treatment.

DBS delivers minute electrical stimulation to specific areas of the brain via a surgical implant similar to a heart pacemaker. This stimulation can relieve the tremors and rigidity that are hallmarks of movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Over the past two decades, DBS has revolutionized the management of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.

Dr. Ponce has published extensively on DBS and other neurosurgical procedures in peer-reviewed medical journals. He also has given presentations at national and international conferences. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons. He also enjoys reading, hiking, and endurance sports, and has completed an Ironman triathlon.

Specialities

  • Neurosurgery

    A neurosurgeon is a surgeon who specializes in the brain and neurological system. They diagnose and treat disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. They work closely with neurologists and other medical professionals to provide the best medical care possible to their patients. Some neurosurgeons also specialize in other areas or in specific health problems, diseases, or disorders.

  • Credentials

    MD

    Gender

    Male

    Graduation year

    2004

    Years of experience

    20

    Professional School

    University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

    Residency

    Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute

    Fellowship

    Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, University of Toronto

    2nd Fellowship

    Affiliated Hospitals





    Affiliated Practices

    Monday:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Tuesday:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Wednesday:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Thursday:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Friday:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Saturday:

    Closed

    Sunday:

    Closed

    Patient reviews of Francisco Ponce, MD

    WRITE A REVIEW

    FAQs about Francisco Ponce, Md

    Francisco Ponce, MD generally accepts new patients.

    Francisco Ponce, MD has not indicated on the profile that their office offers tele-health visits. You can call their office to find out more about telehealth visits.

    Francisco Ponce, MD has not indicated on the profile that their office offers same day appointments. You can call their office to find out more about same day appointments.

    You can request appointment via HealthSoul or contact their office.

    The top specialties of Francisco Ponce, MD include Neurosurgery

    You can make payment via cash, credit card or debit card.

    The office is located at 2910 North 3rd Avenue in Phoenix, AZ.

    Francisco Ponce, MD accepts various types of health insurance, but individual coverage may be variable. You should check with your health insurance whether the particular doctor is in network or not.

    Chiari Malformation, Congenital Malformations of the Brain & Spine, Degenerative Disc Disease, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Spinal Stenosis, Tumor of the Brain & Spine, Acoustic Neuroma

    Loading ads...
    No ads

    HEALTHCARE Q&A

    Do You Have Questions About Healthcare? ASK A QUESTION

    Loading ads...
    No ads

    Privacy Policy

    As part of my use of HealthSoul, I acknowledge the use of my information will be processed in accordance with the HealthSoul Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By clicking "Accept", I am hereby providing consent to this use and agree to all of the terms and conditions.