Dr. John P. Pounders, MD | Little Rock, AR | Family Physician

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Dr. John Pounders treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency and sees patients for pediatric hypertension in his family medicine practice. He has been practicing for 15 years and is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center Arkadelphia.

Dr. Pounders earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed his residency at Area Health Education Center. He sees patients in Little Rock, Arkansas, and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Pounders 4.9 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.9

177 Ratings
15 years of experience
41 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Area Health Education Center
170 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Pounders' Ratings and Reviews

4.9

177 Ratings with 170 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (153) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (154) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (156) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (143) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (126) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Staff was courteous: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)

Patients consistently praise Dr. John Philip Pounders for his excellent bedside manner, attentiveness, and professional demeanor. They appreciate his ability to listen actively, provide thorough explanations, and offer timely referrals to specialists, making them feel valued and important. However, some reviews noted occasional issues with the telehealth system, though Dr. Pounders is quick to resolve these problems and ensure a smooth experience for subsequent appointments. Overall, patients express high trust in his care and are grateful for his supportive, non-judgmental approach to their health needs.

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I’m lucky to have a doctor I love. Been seeing Dr. Pounders for several years. He listens and provides helpful information. Great about getting me referred to a specialist in a timely manner.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

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August 26th, 2026

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Went well timely as expected.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

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August 13th, 2026

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Always short wait time. Excellent bedside manner. Great nurse assistant and painless lab! Love my Doc!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

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July 21st, 2026

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The team is awesome. Renders excellent service. Try them and you will not regret it.So so lovely.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner

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July 13th, 2026

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Dr. Pounders is fabulous, efficient, timely, but still takes time to truly listen and care! Would recommend to anyone!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

June 23rd, 2026

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Very personable and attentive...takes care of business promptly...makes me feel comfortable...

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

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June 9th, 2026

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Awesome!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

May 11th, 2026

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Dr. Pounders have been my primary care physician for over 10 years. He is a very professional and courteous physician. I never feel rushed in asking questions about my health. He listens to my concerns and always make certain that I understand his medical decisions. I highly recommend Dr. Pounders to anyone needing a primary care physician.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

May 5th, 2026

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He saved the waiting time. I think he was probably waiting for the patients early. Thank you so much

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

May 5th, 2026

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Dr. Pounders is my PCP. I see him annually for a wellness check-up, as needed for illnesses, and I have a recurring telehealth appointment with him every three months for an rx refill, so I interact with him regularly. In addition to being an attentive listener and great physician, he is consistently courteous and personable. He always asks about my kids/family and remembers non-medical details from my last appointment (things going on at work, vacations, etc.). I suppose he might keep track of those things in notes and not necessarily be recalling them from memory, but even if that is the case, it’s fantastic that he takes the time to review those notes so that he can make his patients feel important. We occasionally have issues with Athena Health (the system ARFP uses for telehealth) and he is always quick to find a solution so we can carry out our appointment as needed and not cause any delays for the patients he has after me.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

March 18th, 2026

Autumn Road Family Practice Pa

904 Autumn Rd Ste 200Little Rock, AR 72211

Tel: (501) 227-6363

Mon7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed

Chi Saint Vincent Infirmary Medical Center

2 Saint Vincent CirLittle Rock, AR 72205

Tel: (501) 552-3000

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

4301 W Markham StLittle Rock, AR 72205

Tel: (501) 686-7000

Baptist Health Medical Center Little Rock

9601 Baptist Health DrLittle Rock, AR 72205

Tel: (501) 202-2000


Dr. John Philip Pounders JR., MD	Dr. Patrick Bell Bell III III III, DO	Lexi Wells Hollingshead, FNP-C	Helix Virtual Care
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (177 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Little Rock , AR	Little Rock , AR	Benton , AR	Boca Raton , FL
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
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Dr. John Philip Pounders holds an active medical license in the state of Arkansas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Arkansas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Area Health Education Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine in 2011.

NPI Number

Dr. Pounders' NPI number is 1497046015.

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Which hospitals is Dr. John Pounders affiliated with?: Dr. John Pounders is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center Arkadelphia.
Does Dr. John Pounders accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Pounders accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. John Pounders accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. John Pounders has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. John Pounders speak?: Dr. John Pounders speaks English and Spanish.

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