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Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: herniated disc, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal cord injury, and more.

449 Hurffville Crosskeys Road
Sewell, NJ 08080

(856) 582-7979

Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO is a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Stratford Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Stratford Hospital

449 Hurffville Crosskeys Road
Sewell, NJ 08080

(856) 582-7979

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Some issues Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO can help you with:

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

In The News

“Kennedy orthopedic surgeon Robert Ponzio will present the lecture at the Terraces at Parke Place, 661 Delsea Dr., Sewell.”—"Best Bets", Philadelphia Inquirer, October 2007

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ during 2012 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	318
doctor visit	759
hospital care	47
injections	318
inpatient care	47
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	19
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ during 2013 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	322
doctor visit	874
hospital care	30
injections	322
inpatient care	30
musculoskeletal imaging	20
X-rays	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	54
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ during 2014 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	360
doctor visit	878
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	58
injections	360
inpatient care	58
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	23
synovectomy	13
X-rays	49

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	64
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	66
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ during 2015 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	349
capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	791
hospital care	38
injections	363
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	27
open surgery	11
X-rays	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	130
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	96
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ during 2016 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	350
doctor visit	779
hospital care	57
injections	350
inpatient care	57
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
synovectomy	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	51
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ during 2017 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	313
doctor visit	601
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	38
injections	313
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	25
musculoskeletal imaging	36
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	36

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	48
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ during 2018 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	283
doctor visit	641
hospital care	45
injections	296
inpatient care	45
musculoskeletal imaging	24
X-rays	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	42
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ during 2019 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	281
doctor visit	505
hospital care	24
injections	281
inpatient care	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	31
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	182
doctor visit	361
injections	182

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	14
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	200
doctor visit	334
injections	200

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	11
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	170
doctor visit	317
injections	170

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Sewell, NJ were injections, aspiration, inpatient care and hospital care.

aspiration	284
capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	621
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	42
injections	286
inpatient care	42
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	20
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	24
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	12
synovectomy	12
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	252
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	86
85 and over	37
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	146

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital

Jefferson Stratford Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert J. Ponzio, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$675 EUFLEXXA $675
Stryker Corporation	$348 Reunion $187	Variax $34	RESTORATION $30	HIPS $28	Allograft Bio-Implants $25	Other $44
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$229 SYNVISC-ONE $126	Osteoarthritis of the knee $103
BIOVENTUS LLC	$92 Exogen $67	Ultrasound Bone Healing $14	GELSYN 3 $11
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$87 TFN ADVANCED $34	ViviGen $33	MONOVISC $20
Other	$247 CELEBREX $43	Trabecular Metal (TM) $24	DUEXIS-800mg Ibuprofen- 26.6mg Famotidine $20	Duexis $19	Bone Healing $18	Other $123

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,639
Travel and Lodging	$37
Education	$2

Biography

Dr. Robert Ponzio is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Ponzio include laminectomy, spinal cord injury, and spine tumor. He is professionally affiliated with Jefferson Health. Dr. Ponzio graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. According to Jefferson Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Ponzio's office in Sewell, NJ.