About
O. has served as a family physician in the Sweden, Maine community for over ten years. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she received an honors research fellowship and completed an honors thesis. Before entering medicine, she worked as a research scientist in neuropharmacology, developing treatments for drug addiction, movement disorders, dementia, and depression. She then earned her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford and completed her residency at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
Dr. Pond continues to teach medical students in both classroom and clinical settings. She spent a month in India on a medical mission through the Himalayan Health Exchange, one of the experiences she counts among her most meaningful as a physician. She grew up on Fort Devens, an army base in Massachusetts, and lives with her partner Kevin, their son, her mother, and two Bernedoodles named Bhalu and Kuma. Family guides everything she does, inside the exam room and out. She is passionate about building genuine, long-term relationships with patients and helping them reach their personal health goals.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, B.A./B.S. Psychology (honors research fellowship, honors thesis)
Medical School
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford
Residency
CMMC (Central Maine Medical Center), Lewiston
Additional Training
Research scientist in neuropharmacology prior to medical school; developed treatments for drug addiction, movement disorders, dementia, and depression
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pond right for?
Dr. Pond suits patients of all ages who want a consistent, relationship-driven family physician. Adults managing chronic conditions benefit from her neuropharmacology background and broad primary care training. Patients who value direct communication and fast access will appreciate her text-first approach. Families can take advantage of tiered pricing and a physician who keeps her panel intentionally small. Uninsured patients and those carrying only catastrophic coverage find her membership fees a practical fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pond provides full-scope family medicine and primary care for patients of all ages. Her clinical background includes particular depth in drug addiction, movement disorders, dementia, and depression, stemming from her earlier career as a neuropharmacology research scientist. She also addresses preventive care, chronic disease management, and general health concerns.
Text message is the fastest way to reach Dr. Pond. She receives texts directly and responds faster through that channel than by phone or email. Members can also reach her by phone or email, though response times may vary by channel.
Yes, Dr. Pond offers home visits at her discretion. Members can also schedule in-person office visits, phone visits, and telemedicine appointments. All of these visit types fall within the monthly membership fee.
Dr. Pond holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford. She completed her residency training at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and has practiced family medicine in the community for over ten years.
Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Pond worked as a research scientist in neuropharmacology. In that role she developed treatments for conditions including drug addiction, movement disorders, dementia, and depression. She brought that scientific foundation into her clinical training and family medicine practice.
Yes, Dr. Pond actively teaches medical students in both classroom and clinical settings. She has maintained that teaching role alongside her patient care work throughout her career.
Dr. Pond places a strong emphasis on knowing each patient as an individual. She works to understand what matters most to each person and partners with patients to set and reach meaningful health goals. Long appointment times and direct communication support that approach.
Yes, Dr. Pond spent a month in India on a medical mission as part of the Himalayan Health Exchange. She counts that experience among the most rewarding of her career as a physician.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026