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Dr. Robert Ponec, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 66
Dr. Robert Ponec, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Salem, OR
Dr. Robert Ponec, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, OR.
Dr. Robert Ponec, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Robert Ponec, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Salem, OR
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Ponec, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, OR.

About Dr. Robert Ponec, MD

Dr. Ponec graduated from University of Southern California. Dr. Robert Ponec, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, OR and has 39 years experience. Dr. Ponec currently practices at Salem Gastroenterology Consultants PC and is affiliated with Salem Hospital and Salem Health West Valley Hospital. Dr. Ponec has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Dysphagia, Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Alcoholic Cirrhosis and Liver Damage from Alcohol among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Ponec's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ponec is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Constipation
Endoscopy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Gastric Ulcer
Nausea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Colonoscopy
Cirrhosis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Duodenitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Unexplained Weight Loss
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Esophageal Varices
Anemia
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Pancreatitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Vomiting Disorders
Gallstones
Hypokalemia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colorectal Polyp
Barrett's Esophagus
Gastritis
Esophagitis
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Reflux Esophagitis
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Indigestion
Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Pancreas Surgeries
Malnutrition
Chronic Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Heartburn
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Hepatitis C
Bile Duct Obstruction
Ileus
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Alcoholic Hepatitis
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ascites
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Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Back Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Essential Tremor
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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Fibromyalgia
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gait Abnormality
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Genital Warts
Gout
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Proteinuria
Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Tension Headache
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Anoscopy
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Choice Health
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • LifeWise
  • ODS Health Plan
  • PacificSource
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO

Where Dr. Robert Ponec, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Salem Gastroenterology Consultants PC
    875 Oak St SE Ste 3010, Salem, OR 97301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 397-7520
  2. 2 Office
    4747 Skyline Rd S, Salem, OR 97306
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 399-7520
  3. 3 Office
    875 Oak St SE Ste 3095, Salem, OR 97301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 561-8170

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Feb 05, 2026
Very busy office. But after I got to the treatment area. Experience with staff, nurses, Dr. Ponec, anesthesiologist was great, very caring, professional group of people.Does not mean I would like another Colonscopy soon.
— Feb 05, 2026
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Meet Dr. Robert Ponec, MD

Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Ponec frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Dysphagia, Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Alcoholic Cirrhosis and Liver Damage from Alcohol. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Ponec, MD is affiliated with Salem Hospital and Salem Health West Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Ponec, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Southern California
    1987
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Ucla Medical Center
    1988
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Washington
    1997
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Robert Ponec, MD Practices

  • Salem Hospital

    890 Oak St SE, Salem, OR

  • Salem Health West Valley Hospital

    525 SE Washington St, Dallas, OR

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