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About John Ponti MD, CAQSM
Dr. John Ponti specializes in non-operative treatment. He graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He then went on to further his medical expertise, graduating with his Doctor of Medicine from T.H Chan School of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA. Dr. Ponti completed his residency at Brown Family Medicine in Pawtucket, RI before moving on to complete his fellowship at UMass Sports & Exercise Medicine in Worcester, MA. He is board certified through the American Board of Family Medicine.
During his fellowship training, Dr. Ponti was a team physician for the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, as well as the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Holy Cross. Dr. Ponti specializes in Sports Medicine and is the Affiliate Instructor of Sports Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine UMass Chan Medical School.
Dr. Ponti’s philosophy of care is centered around believing that a physician should strive to educate, inform, and empower their patients to make the best clinical decisions. As he is trained in primary care, he also believes in treating the patient as a whole and taking into account all of their medical conditions and history when treating them.
He is an avid Boston sports fan and is especially passionate about baseball. In addition, Dr. Ponti volunteers at a summer camp for children infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Locations
300 A Faunce Corner Road
Dartmouth, MA
02747
Dartmouth, MA
02747
479 Swansea Mall Drive
Swansea , MA
02777
Swansea , MA
02777
Insurance
Southcoast Health accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast Health patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.
Ratings & Reviews
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Patient Comments (176)
John is great doctor and definitely an asset to South Coast.
Awesome experience, he explained everything I needed to know and was very professional.
Dr. Ponti is great. I am glad to be working with him on my pain management.
Everyone from check in to Dr. Ponti were friendly and courteous.
Dr. Ponti is great at talking to patients and explains things in a way that's easy to understand.
It was a great experience
The doctor is helping me to try & resolve my medical problems...he went over and above to get my testing approved from my insurance company...thank you!
Dr, Ponti is a true professional. I see him as a partner in my health care. He is very friendly, courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. I cannot speak highly enough of him. He is a fine person and a terrific doctor.
Dr Ponti is wonderful.. very competent and knowledgeable .
Dr. Ponti is knowledgeable, thorough, and caring. During my visits he has explained my treatment plan clearly and addressed my questions fully. I am pleased with the care received from Dr. Ponti.
Dr. Ponti was great!
Thoughtful and kind personnel. Love them.
All of the staff are professional, I was in and out with all my questions answered and a plan made.
They are the BEST!!!
Always happy with the treatment I get from this provider.
Dr and staff were very helpful.
You could do nothing better. This office is amazing. Everybody in there is amazing. I love Dr. Ponti's office. Thank you.
I liked Dr. Ponti very much. He was attentive. He went through my medical records. He was efficient, thorough, and gave me options that other providers had not looked at, and he seemed to truly care about providing me with accurate and helpful medical care that other providers had not, and to get to the bottom of what is causing my injury.
Dr Ponti is awesome.
I truly appreciate everyone for being there on a Saturday. Thank you all.
Dr Ponti is such a wonderful doctor, he listens to and answers all your questions. He goes above and beyond. I Would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Dr Ponti
Dr Ponti is courteous and professional. He goes over test results and explains everything in terms I can understand.
Staff was very welcoming and informative.
Dr Ponti and staff make it easy for me to be comfortable.
I was extremely satisfied
Wonderful care service and wonderful staff members
Everyone was very nice!!!
He is very informed and thorough. Explains things in a way that is very understandable. Love his "bedside@ manner.
The Dr did explain everything and very caring
Keep up the good work!!
he is great!
It was all good. From the receptionist to Dr. Ponti, everyone was polite, professional and friendly. Very nice treatment!
Told Dr about new symptoms, and he answered my question and put me at ease
A great experience took care of my need right away. So very happy with my visit Thank you
Dr Ponti is very knowledgeable and informative. He make sure I understand things and is very helpful in explaining things. He is kind and patient and has a very good bedside manner. I am grateful to have him as a provider for my care.
Everyone showed compassion they show they cared. They answered my questions and they listen to me.
Great and Knowledgeable Physician
Dr. Ponti is caring and efficient at the same time. He is clearly an expert in his field but uses his expertise to make patients comfortable and to reassure them. He is quick without being hurried. I look forward to my interactions with him. I feel lucky to have found this provider.
The visit was very successful always professional Dr Pontai is very good.
Everyone was super friendly and inviting. [Name] the X [Name] tech was very caring and gentle. She took her time and showed compassion. Dr. Ponti was professional and kind. Very accommodating. I felt comfortable and cared for throughout my entire visit. Great teamwork!
They do everything perfectly!!!
Dr. Ponti had X-rays taken upon arrival and was able to show me the area on concern. He went over treatments options both long and short term. I decided to have an injection in the shoulder. I liked being able to discuss the treatments available and seeing the X-ray. He is available if needed in the future.
Dr. Ponti always reviews my medical issues with me. Today as he reviewed my MRI I was able to view the area of the tendon that is torn and the cause of my hip pain.Dr. Ponti reviewed options that were available to treat the problem as well as referring me to a surgeon to discuss future plans.
The receptionist [Name] was always so helpful, she went above and beyond to get me my treatments from workers comp. Dr. Ponti was awesome, listened to all my concerns, treated me with respect and was very concerned about my needs. I can't say enough about how good I treated by everyone at southcoast.
The xray tech was excellent, (I'm sorry I did not catch her name). She was very personable. Dr. Ponti was excellent. He explained everything in layman's terms, and he laid out a plan for the next 6 weeks. The nurse who came in to get my info at beginning of appointment, it seemed she did not really want to be there.
Dr. Ponti is the best!
I was seen immediately and the shot was painless Seems to work on knee pain so will continue this treatment
Check in to check out this is an amazing practice !!! Everyone was amazing : )
Dr Ponti and his staff are absolutely wonderful. He is a very supportive and trustworthy doctor. He always has the patient's best interests in mind when making medical decisions. He also is good at explaining medical related procedures and options.
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Dr. Ponti is the absolute best. He is my hero. I've never had a doctor that gives me a cortisone shot that works so well. I tell everyone that he is the best.
Dr Ponti listened to my concerns and was kind. and not condescending.
My visit today was outstanding. My appointment was at 2pm. I was seen right on time and a small procedure was carried out without me having to schedule a further visit. I was very impressed!!
I am quite happy with this physician. He has stepped up numerous times to get me the best care! South coast does need to get more operating rooms. It is a bother to have to go to Boston
The staff was awesome, very knowledgeable and aware of my needs. The provider was attentive full of useful information and educated me on my concern. He was kind and caring. The radiology dept was super explained everything to me and made sure I was getting the best possible care.
Dr Ponti is absolutely wonderful! Very honest and sincere.
Dr Ponti was excellent. Very competent and with a great ability to explain and discuss my condition. Very personable and inspired confidence.
Always very informative and professional.
Dr Ponti listens carefully tomy concerns and clearly explains the treatment he is providing. Dr Ponti is gentle and patient. He plans future visits ahead of time. I trust him with my orthopedic care in guiding me in my decision making
Was seen in a timely mannerDr was informative and quicklyProvided a well placed cortisone shot
The staff and Dr are extremely helpful and friendly.
Dr. Ponti really took the time to go over my MRI results and answered all my questions. He really took his time to explain my options and listened to my concerns. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Doc Ponti takes all the time necessary to explain several procedures available to you. That very important to me & I give him A+
Dr. Ponti as always , listens and explains everything related to my care. He also answers all my questions. The Staff have all been very supportive and helpful.
Everyone was courteous and professional. Facility was clean and well maintained. Nice to go to a medical appointment and be stressed.
Dr Ponti is truly the kindest, caring, specialist I have ever met. I most highly recommend him!Things well: X-rays immediately before; detailed explanation; ultrasound to confirm injury, options provided with pros and cons of each! Exactly what a patient wants!!!
Dr Ponti is always very attentive and on top of [Name] current condition and how his services can help him
The physician and staff were excellent to deal with.The Doctor was very engaging on what my concerns. Enjoyed my visit.Thank You.
This was a good experience, everyone was friendly and helpful and I was seen very quickly.
I been in a lot of pain and Dr. Ponti is making sure I get the help I need . Thank you !
It was all handled extremely well, especially arranging for follow-on care.
The nurses and Dr. Ponti were all incredibly professional during my visit to receive the PRP injection in my right ankle.
Dr. Ponti took the time to explain what he was doing and what might be the issue. He explained things so I could understand and made me feel comfortable talking to him.
Everyone was very kind and courteous.the Dr was very helpful in regards to my specific situation with my knee.
Very well, thank you.
Dr. Ponti is very familiar with my medical issues and very compassionate in recommending treatments. And I think it is a sign of disrespect that you refer to him as John Ponti and not Dr. John Ponti.
Dr. Ponti is a phenomenal orthopedic doctor. He listens carefully and weighs all information before making a decision. I truly can trust Dr. Ponti and that is a wonderful feeling.
Dr. Ponti was great! Explained exactly what he was doing, injection was painless. He listened and was sympathetic to my needs.
The doctor has respect for the patient's time. Listen, thoroughly, and thoughtfully to questions I had. Provided the facts to allow me to make decisions on my own.
Everything was good. Was excited toLearn about PRP injections being offered.
Dr. Ponti exudes thoughtfulness and care. He gave me a thorough examination and explained my issues in detail along with a program to get back to normal.
Dr. Ponti wasn't rushing and seemed fully present. He shared as much information as he could and allowed me to ask many questions. I left with a clearer picture of what is happening in my body and next steps for action.
They are very nice and very helpful. The staff and Doctor are awesome and give them a 10.
I was very happy with my first visit at Dr. Ponti's office. The entire staff was efficient and easy to talk to. Dr. Ponti's medical expertise and his kind personality created a comfortable and trusting environment.u00A0
Dr. Ponti is very caring. He listens to you and tries to find the best possible solution for care. I feel he is an excellent doctor.u00A0
Keep up the good work Dr. Ponte is a great doctor always keeps you informed
the swansea orthopedic office is absolutely great!
Treatment options and underlying condition were clearly explained. Excellent experience!
Checked in at 8:40 am. Did not even sit down and was called in for x-rays then straight to room and was seen minutes later. Checked out at 8:57 am. The best service. Dr Ponti was great and addressed the problem. An overall great experience.
Dr Ponti is very knowledgeable and has a very kind demeanor!!He explained everything he was doing and asked if we had any questions several times!Would recommend him to family and friends!!
Everything went perfectly smooth and in a timely manner. I can't speak for everyone but my experience was very good.
When I called I was informed someone had cancelled an appointment and they let me know of this. I was able to get an appointment within a very reasonable time frame.
Dr Ponti takes his time explaining every concern I have and helped me develop a treatment plan for my next steps. He encouraged & allowed me to try all treatments before we ultimately decided to peruse the surgical route. I now feel fully confident with this decision. His support during this was key.
This was my first visit with Dr. Ponti. He had read my history from seven years ago to present regarding shoulder pain. He asked me questions and suggested different routes we could take. He also gave his opinion about what we should do. I will definitely go back to him and recommend him to others.
Orthopedic doctors were great medical detectives! They found the problem that resulted in dangerous fall & are treating it.Great care!
I couldn't improve upon it. They get Apluses on everything.
Physician was professional and listened to my medical issues and was able to help me understand on what I needed to do as to help me with my affliction
Dr. Ponti is excellent.
Everything was great thank
Good listener!
Dr. Ponti is wonderful and explains everything in terms I can understand. He gives me hope and tells me he's always there to help me.
Great experience. Would like to see more preventative services in movement/lifestyle medicine to avoid end stage interventions like joint replacements.
He was prompt, attentive, sympathetic, and the office is close to me. That's all good.
Perfect I love it
great dr. everything was done well and explained well
I canceled my appointment but symptoms came back the very next day so I was very fortunate to get an appointment for the same day (they must have had a different cancellation).
Was my first time he was very understanding and explained everything to me. Great Dr
More registration staff. Both entering and exiting staff very busy during my arrival and exiting. Unusual for this office.
I have never in my life gotten results with Cortizone shots as I have with Dr. Ponti. He is my hero. He he also is very easy to talk to and very encouraging.
Friendly staff and Dr Ponti was eccellent.thank you
Dr Pontiu00A0is a very caring Dr. He goes over your condition with you and explains everything related to it . I would recommend him to everyone.
Dr Ponti was through, explained things well and listened to my concerns.
Dr. Pontiu00A0is an excellent physician. He's down to earth. He saw me on time, gave me all my treatment options, very conservative in his approach, which I appreciate and didn't push surgery on me. I think he is a top rated provider and I'm glad to have him.
Thankful because they treated me very well and explained everything to me.
Excellent staff and Dr. Ponti listens and cares about his patient's health. He is an incredible doctor would recommend him to anyone!Kerry [Name]
Dr. Ponti was attentive and caring. He explained everything in detail and actually looked me in the eye as opposed to staring at the computer! A+ for this doctor.
This is probably the third time I've seen Dr. Ponte for different things. In plain English, he's one hell of a doctor and he might be a better person. So I've been very happy with him and he's been very responsive to a lot of my needs and those of other family members.
Everyone at the office were great. So polite, happy, friendly, and caring. I had no wait at all. The Dr. was great, very informative and helpful. Im very pleased with my visit
From the receptionist to the assistants to the physician everyone treated me with a smile and very professional as well as knowledgeable. Dr Ponti took his time with me, showed me my X-rays and explained everything in detail. I did not feel rushed. I had extreme confidence in him. He has a wonderful disposition.
He listened. Provided a course of action
Dr Ponti is very caring, knowledgeable and professionalHe provides info, advises and makes recommendations for the best care possible for his patients! He listens and works to provide solutions that both MD and patient can agree upon
The good doctor laid out all of my treatment options and clarified the likely benefits/drawbacks of each.
Everything was excellent. Staff was friendly and professional. Dr Ponti was informed and gracious. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand.
My experience was great asl all my visits have been.
Dr Ponti knew I had to work ,he made it easy for me to get in to see him. The patient advocate at the desk actually came out to the hallway where I was sitting , thank you very much. Everyone I saw coming in to work was friendly and kind.
Dr.Ponti is a terrific dr. He listen to my needs and he was very informative.
Everything was great as usual
Front desk welcoming and efficient X-ray tech great. Dr. Ponti was professional, kind, caring and thorough with all info about my problem
I felt like Dr.Ponti listened to me and understood that I want to continue being physically active and he wa going to help me get back to playing tennis and doing the things I enjoy
Everything was great well explained and got an appointment sooner than expected
The whole staff was very kind and professional
I am always pleased with the care I receive from my Southcoast Providers. Dr.Ponti is a very caring and knowledgeable physician.
It was great, no improvement needed
As always, the office staff is easy to deal with and Dr. Ponti is great!
Felt totally safe and knew I was in good hands, and trust Southcoast Orthopedic completely.
Dr. Ponti is the BEST
Dr. Ponti is great!
X-rays were taken right after checking in.Dr. Ponti saw me right after the x-rays.He showed me the x-rays and explained what they indicated. He was so helpful. I was very pleased with him and the results of what he suggested.
Dr Ponti explained everything quite completely. He is very knowledgeable and comfortable to be with.
Everyone I dealt with was helpful and Dr. Ponti was knowledgeable and helpful.
Courteous efficient service and a caring physician.
Excellent service from the orthopedics department, very professional treatment.
The most important thing is to listen take the time to listen.every provider and every lab or tech have been respectful and listen
Dr. Ponti took care of me easily. My L. knee feels normal now after having a Cortisone injection a couple months ago.He is very friendly, explained options and was totally thorough.
Everyone was helpful and extremely kind.
Dr Ponti and his staff were also involved. From x-rays to getting a shot. I didn't even no Dr. Ponti did it so quickly. We were talking about how long I been hurting. The Dr is the best, and his front staff to his staff with him. Thanks to Dr Ponti
The visit went smoothly. I liked that the staff seemed prepared for my visit.
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Dr Ponti took the time to listened to my concerns & goals. Dr Ponti explained everything in detail. He's a very caring and compassionate provider.
First time visit here. All went well.
This was my initial visit with Dr Ponti.. I found him to be very knowledgeable and kind.
Dr Pontiu00A0and his staff were amazing. I was seeing in lightning speed and giving full instructions about the care that I was receiving. I am extremely pleased with this doctor and with his support staff and would recommend him and both highly. You can keep my name and number on file if you would like more feedback.
I have been impressed with the efficiency and friendliness of this office, which is deeply appreciated.
In my personal experience I could highlight many things that could be identified as "went well" however to keep this simplified here are only a few examples. Dr. Ponti paid great attention to detail, always! Maintained a patient calming demeanor throughout each interaction. Embraced any questions that I had and set clear expectations for each. I could not have asked for a better experience. Many thanks to Dr. Ponti and the Southcoast Health medical staff!
Dr. Ponti was extremely personable, engaging in conversation, while still providing medical information and a plan for treatment. He was so kind and listened like I have been a patient for years. I am thankful that he is providing my care.
We discussed several options for my issue and came to an agreement on a path that made the most sense for me.
Awesome experience! Dr. Ponti was professional & friendly. He brought up both my xray & MRI and explained them each in words that were easy to understand. He also explained my condition and gave me guidance on how to proceed. I will not hesitate to recommend him. I look forward to my follow up appointment.
Explained the procedure. Discussed future options for treatment.
Dr Ponti is an excellent physician. Very knowledgeable and caring Administered to my health problems in a quick and almost painless way. He continues to care about my orthopedic issues as I get older by recommending the most effective care
Everyone was extremely professional & efficient. I have no recommendations.
Dr ponti is excellent
Unbelievably awesome!!! Took his time, thought about what treatment would be best for me and gave me options. I am so pleased
Dr Ponti explained everything so I could understand. He was very pleasant and thorough.
I have Dr. Ponti several times and he has always been very professional. If I had a question, he would explain everything to me so that I understood it. I am very pleased with his treament.
Dr. Ponti is great, very knowledgeable and helpful. [Name] is unbelievable the greatest.
Dr. Ponti is great. Very informative and helpful. Listens to what you're saying and what you need and provides options.
Dr. Ponti was amazing! He was thorough and extremely knowledgeable.
Dr. Ponti is the best. He rescheduled me at the last minute as I was sick last week. I was scheduled for my procedure at 8:20 but it was all over by then. Dr. Ponti is an expert sonographer and proceduralist. It literally took him 2 minutes to finish, working without an assistant. Almost no pain. I cannot imagine anything better.
Dr Ponti is the best!!
Dr Ponti was very caring and gave me good advice.
Dr ponti was and always is excellent. Great care and treatment. I left my appointment and shortly after was already feeling better. Thanks to Dr Ponti's treatment on both hips.
Kudos to all - office staff, technicians (medical and X-ray) and, of course, Dr. Ponti. I always know he will do his best to make me feel better and he always does.
The best in the state
I was seen promptly and had a X-ray to confirm diagnosis. Dr Ponti was able to accommodate me much earlier than I expected by making an early morning appointment available. Thank you
Dr. Ponti was Wonderful. He listened to me and he Gave me his attention and Is a Very Nice Doctor.He understood my concerns. And gave me his recommendation to help me heal.
Dr Ponti is the best. Caring and always listens. Wish he was a primary provider!