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Welcome to Hughston Clinic - Brent A. Ponce, MD, located at 621-B East 1st Street, Vidalia, Georgia. As a distinguished orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Ponce brings a wealth of expertise to the local community, specializing in shoulder, knee, sports medicine, total joint replacement, and general orthopedics. His extensive background in biomechanics and ligamentous injuries, along with his dedication to developing innovative surgical instruments and techniques, positions him as a leader in the field. Dr. Ponce's impressive academic journey began with a summa cum laude degree in Biology from the University of Cincinnati, followed by a medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He honed his surgical skills through an internship at Wright State and an orthopaedic residency and shoulder fellowship at Harvard Medical School. His service as a flight surgeon in the military, including a deployment to Kirkuk, Iraq, further enriched his experience.