Patient
I actually only had one appointment with Dr. Ponder. I now have a new doctor. During this appointment, he increased two medications I was on, and added another one. Not ONE time during our conversation did he mention lifestyle changes of any kind. What kind of cardiologist doesn't discuss lifestyle changes with their patients??? A pill pusher, and a bad cardiologist if you ask me. Considering he then told me to get a stress test, take my meds, get a liver test in 6 weeks, and that he would see me in six months...wow. That is some horrible follow up and very poor patient care if you ask me. I am supposed to have a stress test and my insurance was going to charge me $650 to see Dr. Ponder. However, they are willing to pay ME $250 if I don't use Dr. Ponder for this test. I called to see if I could possibly get my stress test done at a different location and brought back to Dr. Ponder to use. I was informed that they don't do that and I would just have to switch cardiologists. No problem. Glad to switch!