He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at St. Joseph's Hospital and Parkland Health & Hospital System. Dr. Ponder's clinical interests encompass head and neck problems. He takes several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE. Dr. Ponder has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors. He is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health, Texas Health Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB), and Texas Health Southlake. He welcomes new patients.