James Maxie Ponder | |
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| Born | February 22, 1888 |
| Died | March 4, 1958 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Years active | 1915–1951 |
| Known for | First Black physician in St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Spouse | Fanny (née Ayer) Ponder (1917–1958) |
| Children | Ernest Ponder (1918–1998), Florine |
James Maxie Ponder (February 22, 1888 – March 4, 1958) was a physician and the first African-American admitted to practice at Mercy Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was regarded as an influential leader of the African American community in St. Petersburg. For his service in the US Army Medical Reserve Corps during World War I, Ponder received a Presidential Citation.