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Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD

(228 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urologic Oncology

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: robotic stereotactic radiosurgery (CyberKnife), genitourinary cancer, minimally invasive surgery, and more.

3999 Richmond Road
Beachwood, OH 44122

(216) 844-3009

Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD is an urologic oncologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in urologic oncology. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD is affiliated with University Hospitals, NOVACARE REHABILITATION OF OHIO INC and UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

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University Hospitals

3999 Richmond Road
Beachwood, OH 44122

(216) 844-3009

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Some issues Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Lee Ponsky, chair of the UH urology department, said the clinic represents a shift in how specialty care is delivered.”—"New kidney stone treatment clinic opens at UH Ahuja Medical Center", Cleveland.com , January 2026

“The center, which opened its flagship location two years ago at University Hospitals outside Cleveland, has been designed in ways large and small to make men feel welcome - like they re "a part of...”—"What Does It Take to Get Men to See a Doctor?", New York Times, August 2025

“Lee Ponsky, M.D., Chair, Department of Urology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Leo & Charlotte Goldberg Chair in Advanced Surgical Therapies and Master Clinician in Urologic...”—"University Hospitals in Cleveland Enters into Master Purchase Agreement with ViewRay for Multiple MRIdian(r) Systems", Fox31 Denver, October 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

urine tests

In 2023, Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD had a list price for urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

core needle prostate biopsy

diagnostic cystoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

By Affordability:

lab tests

urinalysis

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD performed more biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, diagnostic cystoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, prostate biopsy, and prostate punch biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lab tests, and urinalysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Cleveland, OH during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	11
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	556
foreign body removal	11
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	174
minor procedures	30
urologic procedures	254

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Cleveland, OH during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	578
lab tests	45
minimally invasive procedures	150
minor procedures	23
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	235

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	125
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	59
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Cleveland, OH during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	716
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
lab tests	178
minimally invasive procedures	181
minor procedures	35
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	321

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	790
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	742
Black	216
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	448
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	124
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Cleveland, OH during 2016 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
cryotherapy	15
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	842
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
lab tests	291
laser treatment	15
minimally invasive procedures	237
minor procedures	48
radiation therapy	16
stent placement (stenting)	24
urologic procedures	479

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	485
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	75
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Cleveland, OH during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	907
lab tests	188
minimally invasive procedures	225
minor procedures	45
radiation therapy	13
stent placement (stenting)	20
urologic procedures	374

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	517
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	66
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Cleveland, OH during 2018 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	14
cancer surgery	13
cryotherapy	14
diagnostic procedures	63
dissection	12
doctor visit	998
excision	12
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
lab tests	340
laser treatment	14
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	301
minor procedures	63
pelvic surgery	12
stent placement (stenting)	11
urologic procedures	585

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	598
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	101
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	71
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Cleveland, OH during 2019 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	63
dissection	11
doctor visit	879
excision	11
lab tests	371
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	249
minor procedures	63
pelvic surgery	11
urologic procedures	476

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	546
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	56
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Cleveland, OH during 2020 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	48
dissection	14
doctor visit	577
excision	14
lab tests	237
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	197
minor procedures	48
pelvic surgery	14
urologic procedures	297

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	444
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	45
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Cleveland, OH during 2021 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	575
lab tests	196
minimally invasive procedures	124
minor procedures	27
urologic procedures	247

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	427
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Cleveland, OH during 2022 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	646
lab tests	226
minimally invasive procedures	123
minor procedures	24
urologic procedures	228

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Cleveland, OH were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

ablation	14
anorectal procedures	11
cancer surgery	14
cryotherapy	14
diagnostic procedures	41
dissection	12
doctor visit	727
excision	12
foreign body removal	11
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
lab tests	230
laser treatment	14
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	196
minor procedures	40
pelvic surgery	12
radiation therapy	14
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	349

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	455
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	81
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	417
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	167
85 and over	49
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	282

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	30

Education & Training

Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at | Urology Urology - Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Urology - American Board of Urology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: | Urology Urology - Cleveland Clinic (2003)

Board Certification: Urology - American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospitals

NOVACARE REHABILITATION OF OHIO INC

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 228 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lee E. Ponsky, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$443 LITHOVUE $137	CONTOUR $109	GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $78	AMS 700 $70	$50
Rochester Medical Corporation	$271 Urology $35	BMD-Magic3 Catheter $19	MAGIC3 $16	$202
DENTSPLY IH Inc.	$196 LOFRIC $196
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries	$172 Bard Urinary Drainage Bag $85	INLAY OPTIMA $48	X-FORCE $39
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC	$146 PROVENGE $146
Other	$845 Urolift $126	PROVENGE $122	TISSEEL $103	INTERSTIM $91	CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM $38	Other $364

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,996
Grant	$78

Biography

Dr. Lee Ponsky is a specialist in urologic oncology. Dr. Ponsky is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. In his practice, he is particularly interested in genitourinary cancer, adrenal cancer, and robotic surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Ponsky is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He speaks Spanish. Dr. Ponsky is professionally affiliated with the University Hospitals.