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

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Dr. John Pounders is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the Area Health Education Center and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Pounders speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Pounders is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center Arkadelphia and practices at multiple locations throughout Little Rock, Arkansas. He focuses on managing high blood pressure and treating mood disorders in children. His practice also includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal procedures. Patients rate Dr. Pounders 4.9 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.9

172 Ratings
15 years of experience
41 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Area Health Education Center
165 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
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

172 Ratings with 165 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (148) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (149) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (152) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (140) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (123) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Staff was courteous: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)

Patients consistently praise Dr. John Philip Pounders for his personable and attentive nature, highlighting his ability to make them feel comfortable and listened to during appointments. He is often described as professional, courteous, and thorough, with a strong emphasis on patient care and well-being, and many commend his ability to remember personal details, which enhances the patient experience. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a common theme in the few negative remarks is occasional issues with the telehealth system, although they note Dr. Pounders is quick to resolve these problems. Overall, he is highly recommended for his expertise and caring manner, making patients feel that he genuinely cares about their health.

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

June 9th, 2026

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Awesome!

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.

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

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.

March 18th, 2026

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Very professional, very courteous. I recommend to anyone.,

March 12th, 2026

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I feel listened to and believed every time. He’s great if you’re hesitant to try a new pcp and have had poor experiences before.

March 9th, 2026

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Dr. Pounders and staff are the best in every way .

March 7th, 2026

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Dr. Pounders is a very thorough doctor and listens to the complaints his patient might be having. He is very pleasant to his patients.

March 3rd, 2026

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Dr Pounders is always informative, caring and pleasant. He cares about his patients. Never seem to wait more than 15min. The staff is also pleasant and helpful.

February 26th, 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, MD	Dr. Patrick Bell Bell IIi IIi, DO	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC	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 (172 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
15 Years of Experience		8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Little Rock , AR	LITTLE ROCK , AR	Orlando , FL	Boca Raton , FL
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arkansas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Area Health Education Center

Medical School

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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Which hospitals is Dr. John Pounders affiliated with?: Dr. John Pounders is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center Arkadelphia.
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What languages does Dr. John Pounders speak?: Dr. John Pounders speaks English and Spanish.

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