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Jaime Ponce-portugal, MD
Surgery Physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee
NPI 1245280023

Jaime Ponce-portugal is a Surgery Physician based in Chattanooga, TN. Jaime Ponce-portugal practices in Chattanooga, TN and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Jaime Ponce-portugal is 1245280023 and holds a License No. 36423 (Tennessee).

The current practice location address for Jaime Ponce-portugal is 7405 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN and can be reached out via phone at 706-278-6403 and via fax at 706-278-0087.

Location: 7405 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37421
Profile Details Legacy Identifiers Practice Address Mailing Address Primary Taxonomy
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Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1245280023
Provider Name
Jaime Ponce-portugal
Credential
MD
Provider Entity Type
Individual
Gender
Male
Address
7405 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37421
Phone Number
706-278-6403
Fax Number
706-278-0087
Provider Enumeration Date
05/11/2006
Last Update Date
01/18/2025
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Provider's Legacy Identifiers
Identifier Type State Issuer
00815361A 05 GA
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Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
7405 Shallowford Road
City
Chattanooga
State
Tennessee
Zip
37421
Phone Number
706-278-6403
Fax Number
706-278-0087
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Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
7405 Shallowford Road
City
Chattanooga
State
Tennessee
Zip
37421
Phone Number
706-278-6403
Fax Number
706-278-0087
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Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Internal Medicine
Speciality
Obesity Medicine
Taxonomy
207RB0002X
License No.
046635 (Georgia)
Definition
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
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Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Surgery
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
208600000X
License No.
36423 (Tennessee)
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
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