About
Dr. Steven M. Pounders is a board-certified internal medicine physician based in Dallas, Texas, with more than three decades of experience in primary care. He leads a concierge-style internal medicine practice that focuses on personalized, preventive healthcare and long-term physician–patient relationships. By maintaining a smaller patient panel, Dr. Pounders is able to provide more individualized attention, longer visits, and enhanced access to care compared with traditional primary care practices. His approach emphasizes proactive health management, early detection of disease, and comprehensive care for chronic medical conditions.
In addition to general internal medicine, Dr. Pounders has significant expertise in HIV medicine and infectious disease–related care, an area in which he has treated patients for many years. His practice provides care for a wide range of conditions including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, migraines, and other chronic illnesses. Dr. Pounders is affiliated with several major hospitals in the Dallas area and focuses on coordinating care across specialists and health systems to help patients maintain long-term health and wellness.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston – MD
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pounders right for?
Dr. Pounders suits adults seeking a long-term primary care physician with deep expertise in preventive medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol benefit from his proactive approach. He is especially well-suited for patients living with HIV or those seeking PrEP and infectious disease-related care. Anyone who values direct physician access and unhurried visits will find his practice a strong fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pounders treats a broad range of adult conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and migraines. He also has deep expertise in HIV medicine and infectious disease care. His practice provides PrEP for HIV prevention and routine health screenings.
Yes. Dr. Pounders holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has practiced internal medicine for more than thirty years.
Dr. Pounders earned his MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He has since built a career focused on primary care and preventive medicine in the Dallas area.
Yes. Dr. Pounders has treated patients with HIV for many years and brings significant clinical expertise to this area. His practice also offers PrEP for patients seeking HIV prevention.
Dr. Pounders emphasizes proactive health management and early disease detection. He builds long-term relationships with patients and coordinates care across specialists and hospital systems when needed.
Dr. Pounders maintains affiliations with several major hospitals in the Dallas area. This allows him to coordinate care across health systems and support patients through more complex medical needs.
Dr. Pounders has more than three decades of experience in internal medicine and primary care. He has practiced in the Dallas, Texas area throughout his career.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026