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Denise R. Pounds, MD

Accepting New Patients
101 West 8th Avenue, Suite 1300
Spokane, WA 99204
1780.9 miles away
Speaks: English
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Father Malnar Maternity Clinic at Sacred Heart

101 West 8th Avenue, Suite 1300, Spokane, WA 99204

About Denise R. Pounds

Dr. Pounds is a graduate of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and then completed residency at Swedish First Hill Family Medicine in Seattle. Since that time, she has been practicing full scope family medicine in Spokane until joining the residency faculty full-time in 2022. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Washington, Department of Family Medicine. She enjoys the breadth that family medicine offers, with specific interests in pediatrics, women’s health, obstetrics, and mental health. In her free time, Dr. Pounds enjoys gardening, cooking, making competition of most any activity, and sidelining at her children’s sporting events.

Residency

Family Medicine, Swedish Medical Center - Seattle, WA

Medical School

Saint Louis University School of Medicine - Saint Louis, MO

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Father Malnar Maternity Clinic at Sacred Heart
101 West 8th Avenue, Suite 1300
Spokane, WA 99204

Affiliated Locations
Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital

Basketball, volleyball, cooking, hiking and reading.

Clinical Interests

  • Abdominal Cramps
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abnormal Bowel Movement
  • Abnormal Pap Smear
  • Abnormal Stool
  • Abnormal Weight Loss
  • Abnormalities Of The Uterus
  • Abrasion
  • Acne
  • Actinic Cheilitis
  • Acute Arthritis
  • Acute Back Pain
  • Adnexal Mass
  • Aging
  • Alcohol Dependency
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Allergic Contact Dermatitis
  • Allergic Reaction
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Allergic Wheezing
  • Allergies
  • Altered Bowel Habits
  • Amenorrhea
  • Anal Itching
  • Anal Pain
  • Anemia
  • Angular Cheilitis
  • Animal Bite
  • Ankle Injury
  • Ankle Instability
  • Anorexia
  • Anovulation
  • Anovulatory Bleeding
  • Antepartum And Postpartum Care
  • Anxiety
  • Aphthous Ulcers
  • Arm Pain
  • Arm Weakness
  • Arthralgia
  • Asthma
  • Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
  • Atrophic Vaginitis
  • Atypical Glandular Cells Of Undetermined Significance
  • Atypical Squamous Cells Of Undetermined Significance On Pap Smear
  • B12 Deficiency Anemia
  • Back Injury
  • Back Muscle Injury
  • Back Muscle Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Bacterial Vaginosis
  • Bartholin Gland Cyst
  • Bedbugs
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Benign Breast Lump
  • Bereavement
  • Bilateral Knee Pain
  • Birthmark
  • Bladder Prolapse
  • Bladder Training
  • Bleeding During Intercourse
  • Bleeding Hemorrhoids
  • Blister
  • Blood In Stool
  • Blurred Vision
  • Breast Discharge
  • Breast Examination
  • Breast Lump
  • Breastfeeding Problems
  • Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
  • Bronchitis
  • Bruising
  • Burns
  • Camp Physicals
  • Cancer Prevention
  • Cancer Screening
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cellulitis
  • Cerumen Removal
  • Cervical Biopsy
  • Cervical Cap Fitting
  • Cervical Cerclage
  • Cervical Conization
  • Cervical Dysplasia
  • Cervical Funneling
  • Cervical Incompetence
  • Cervical Insufficiency
  • Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
  • Cervical Length Assessment
  • Cervical Polyp
  • Cervicitis
  • Cesarean Section
  • Chest Pain
  • Chlamydia
  • Choking Sensation
  • Cholestasis Of Pregnancy
  • Cholesterol Disorders
  • Cholesterol Management
  • Chronic Abdominal Pain
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Diarrhea
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
  • Chronic Migraines
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Chronic Pain
  • Claudication
  • Cold Intolerance
  • Cold Knife Cone Biopsy Of Cervix
  • Cold Sore
  • College Health
  • Colpocleisis
  • Colposcopy
  • Common Cold
  • Complete Uterovaginal Prolapse
  • Concussion
  • Concussion Testing
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Condylomata Acuminata
  • Confusion
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Constant Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Coping Skills
  • Cough
  • Cradle Cap
  • Cryotherapy Of The Cervix
  • Cystitis
  • Cystocele
  • Cystodynia
  • Daytime Sleepiness
  • Decrease In Appetite
  • Decreased Libido
  • Dehydration
  • Dementia
  • Depressed Mood
  • Depression
  • Dermatophytosis
  • Dermoid Cyst
  • Detrusor Instability
  • Developmental Assessment
  • Diabetes Counseling
  • Diabetes Education
  • Diabetes Management
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Diabetes Therapy
  • Diarrhea
  • Diet And Exercise
  • Diet And Nutrition
  • Dilation And Curettage
  • Disability Evaluation
  • Disorder Of Balance
  • Distractible
  • Diverticulitis
  • Dizziness
  • Drug Reaction
  • Dry Nose
  • Dry Scalp
  • Dry Sinus
  • Dry Skin
  • Dyshidrosis
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Dyspareunia
  • Dyspepsia
  • Dysphagia
  • Dysphoria
  • Dyspnea On Exertion
  • Dysuria
  • Ear Discharge
  • Ear Drainage
  • Ear Exam
  • Ear Infections
  • Ear Pressure
  • Earache
  • Eating Disorders
  • Ectopic Pregnancy
  • Eczema
  • Elbow Pain
  • Elbow Sprain
  • Emphysema
  • Employee Health
  • Endometrial Ablation
  • Endometrial Biopsy
  • Endometrial Hyperplasia
  • Endometrioma
  • Endometriosis
  • Endometritis
  • Enlarged Prostate
  • Enterocele
  • Environmental Allergies
  • Epicondylitis
  • Epigastric Pain
  • Epistaxis
  • Erectile Disorder
  • Eructation
  • Erythema
  • Eye Infections
  • Eye Pain
  • Eye Strain
  • Face Swelling
  • Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
  • Facial Pain
  • Facial Tingling
  • Falls
  • Family History Of Cancer
  • Family History Of Heart Disease
  • Fasciculations
  • Fatigue
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Feeding Problems
  • Female Anorgasmia
  • Fetal Ultrasound
  • Fever
  • Fever With Chills
  • Fibrocystic Breast Changes
  • Fibroid Removal
  • Fibroids
  • Finger Pain
  • First Degree Burns
  • First Trimester Screening
  • Flatulence
  • Floaters
  • Flu Shot Vaccination
  • Follicular Cyst Of Ovary
  • Folliculitis
  • Food Allergy
  • Food Poisoning
  • Foot Injury
  • Foot Pain
  • Frailty
  • Frequency Of Urination
  • Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
  • Galactocele
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Genital Herpes, Female
  • Genital Herpes, Male
  • Genital Warts
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Gluten Sensitivity
  • Gonococcal Infection
  • Gout
  • Grave's Disease
  • Grief
  • Groin Mass
  • Groin Pain
  • Gynecologic Disorders Of Athletes
  • Gynecological Exam
  • Hand Injury
  • Hand Pain
  • Head Congestion
  • Headache
  • Health Maintenance
  • Hearing Loss
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Murmur
  • Heart Racing
  • Heat Intolerance
  • Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
  • Heel Pain
  • Hematochezia
  • Hematuria
  • Hemoptysis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis A Vaccination
  • Hepatitis B Vaccination
  • Hernia
  • Herpes
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Herpetic Whitlow
  • Hip Pain
  • Hirsutism
  • History Of Preterm Birth
  • Hoarseness
  • Hot Flashes
  • Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv)
  • Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
  • Hydrosalpinx
  • Hyperemesis
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hysterectomy
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Impacted Cerumen
  • Imperforate Hymen
  • Impetigo
  • Incomplete Emptying Of Bladder
  • Incomplete Uterovaginal Prolapse
  • Infectious Mononucleosis
  • Influenza
  • Ingrown Hair
  • Ingrown Nail
  • Insect Allergy
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Intention Tremor
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Intertrigo
  • Intrauterine Device (Iud) Placement
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Irregular Menstruation
  • Irritability
  • Itchy Ear
  • Jaundice
  • Joint Sprain
  • Joint Stiffness
  • Joint Swelling
  • Joint Warmth
  • Keloid
  • Keratin Cyst
  • Keratitis
  • Keratosis Pilaris
  • Knee Click
  • Knee Injury
  • Knee Pain
  • Labial Adhesions
  • Labor And Delivery
  • Labyrinthitis
  • Laceration Of Vagina
  • Lactation Disorders
  • Lactation Support
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Laryngitis
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Leg Numbness
  • Leg Pain
  • Leg Weakness
  • Leiomyoma
  • Lethargy
  • Lice
  • Lichen Sclerosis
  • Lifestyle Modification
  • Lipomas
  • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Lump In Throat
  • Lyme Disease
  • Lymphadenopathy
  • Malaise And Fatigue
  • Mastitis
  • Mastodynia
  • Maternal Obesity
  • Measles Vaccination
  • Medial Epicondylitis
  • Memory Disorders
  • Meningitis Vaccination
  • Menometrorrhagia
  • Menopause
  • Menorrhagia
  • Mens Health
  • Menstrual Disorders
  • Menstrual Disorders In Athletes
  • Menstrual Migraines
  • Menstruation
  • Migraine
  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
  • Missed Periods
  • Mmr Vaccine
  • Mood Symptoms
  • Morning Sickness
  • Motion Sickness
  • Mouth Bleeding
  • Mouth Pain
  • Mouth Ulcer
  • Multiple Gestations
  • Muscle Cramps
  • Muscle Strain
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Myalgia
  • Nail Disease
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Nasal Obstruction
  • Natural Birth
  • Nausea
  • Nausea Of Pregnancy
  • Neck Muscle Injury
  • Neck Pain
  • Neck Sprain
  • Neonatal Acne
  • Nevus
  • Newborn Care
  • Newborn Feeding Problems
  • Night Sweats
  • Nightmares
  • Nipple Discharge
  • Noisy Breathing
  • Norovirus
  • Nose Pain
  • Numbness
  • Nutrition And Health
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Obesity
  • Obliteration Of Vaginal Vault
  • Odynophagia
  • Oligomenorrhea
  • Oophorectomy
  • Optic Migraines
  • Orthopnea
  • Orthostatic Hypotension
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Otalgia
  • Otitis
  • Ovarian Cyst
  • Ovarian Cystectomy
  • Ovarian Endometriosis
  • Ovarian Failure
  • Ovarian Mass
  • Ovarian Torsion
  • Overflow Incontinence Of Urine
  • Overweight
  • Palpitations
  • Panic Reaction
  • Pap Smear
  • Paratubal Cyst
  • Paresthesia
  • Paronychia
  • Partial Hysterectomy
  • Patellofemoral Syndrome
  • Pelvic Abscess
  • Pelvic Adhesions
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Pelvic Floor Exercise
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  • Pelvic Mass
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Pelvic Varicose Veins
  • Penile Bleeding
  • Penile Discharge
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Perimenopause
  • Perinatal Mental Health
  • Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
  • Perinatal Mood Disorders
  • Persistent Cough
  • Personal History Of Stillbirth
  • Pertussis
  • Pharyngitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Pleurisy
  • Pleuritic Pain
  • Pneumonia
  • Pneumonia Vaccination
  • Poison Ivy
  • Poison Oak
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Polypharmacy
  • Positional Vertigo
  • Post Nasal Drip
  • Post Partum Check Up
  • Postcoital Bleeding
  • Postmenopausal Bleeding
  • Postpartum Care
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mastitis
  • Postpartum Thyroiditis
  • Preconception Counseling
  • Prediabetes
  • Preeclampsia
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Counseling
  • Premature Ovarian Failure
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (Pms)
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Prenatal Testing
  • Prenatal Ultrasound Scan
  • Preterm Labor
  • Preterm Premature Rupture Of Membranes
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
  • Problems With Smell And Taste
  • Prophylactic Oophorectomy
  • Prostate Cancer Screening
  • Prostate Examination
  • Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
  • Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (Pupp)
  • Pruritus
  • Pudendal Neuralgia
  • Pulmonary Infections
  • Pyelonephritis
  • Rash
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain
  • Rectocele
  • Rectovaginal Fistula
  • Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
  • Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
  • Repair Of Cystocele
  • Repair Of Pelvic Prolapse
  • Repair Of Rectocele
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus
  • Restless Legs Syndrome
  • Rh Incompatibility
  • Rhinitis
  • Rosacea
  • Routine Gynecological Care
  • Salpingo Oophoritis
  • Scab
  • Scabies
  • Scaly Skin
  • School Anxiety
  • Sciatica
  • Scratchy Voice
  • Scrotal Pain
  • Seasonal Allergies
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Secondary Amenorrhea
  • Secondary Enuresis
  • Sensitive Skin
  • Septate Hymen
  • Severe Asthma
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
  • Shin Splints
  • Shingles Vaccination
  • Shortened Cervix
  • Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Shoulder Sprain
  • Shoulder Strain
  • Sinus Pain
  • Sinus Pressure
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin Abscess
  • Skin Cancer Screening
  • Skin Disease
  • Skin Tag
  • Skin Tag Removal
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sleep Terrors
  • Slowing Of Urinary Stream
  • Smoker Cough
  • Snoring
  • Sore Throat
  • Spider Bite
  • Splinter Removal
  • Sports Physical Exam
  • Sports Related Concussion Testing
  • Sprain
  • Sputum Production
  • Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia
  • Staphylococcus Infections
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Stomach Pain
  • Stool Changes
  • Straining On Urination
  • Strep Throat
  • Stress Incontinence
  • Stridor
  • Stye
  • Substance Addiction
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Sunburn
  • Suture Removal
  • Swallowing Problem
  • Syncope
  • Tachycardia
  • Teething
  • Tension Headache
  • Testicular Pain
  • Third Degree Uterine Prolapse
  • Throat Tightness
  • Thumb Dislocation
  • Thyroid Disorder
  • Tick Borne Infections
  • Tinea Capitis
  • Tinea Corporis
  • Tinea Cruris
  • Tinea Pedis
  • Tingling
  • Tinnitus
  • Tobacco Use Cessation
  • Tongue Pain
  • Tongue Swelling
  • Tracheobronchitis
  • Travel Medicine
  • Traveler's Diarrhea
  • Tremor
  • Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
  • Tubo Ovarian Abscess
  • Twitching
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Unsteady Gait
  • Upper Back Pain
  • Upper Respiratory Infection
  • Urethral Discharge
  • Urge Incontinence
  • Urinary Hesitation
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Retention
  • Urinary Stress Incontinence
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Urinary Urgency
  • Urticaria
  • Uterine Anomaly In Pregnancy
  • Uterine Bleeding
  • Uterine Fibroid Embolization Counseling
  • Uterine Myoma
  • Uterine Polyp
  • Uterine Prolapse
  • Uterine Surgery
  • Vaccinations
  • Vaginal Abscess
  • Vaginal Atrophy
  • Vaginal Biopsy
  • Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section
  • Vaginal Bleeding
  • Vaginal Bleeding After Hysterectomy
  • Vaginal Candidiasis
  • Vaginal Delivery
  • Vaginal Hysterectomy
  • Vaginal Infections
  • Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
  • Vaginal Irritation
  • Vaginal Prolapse
  • Vaginismus
  • Vaginitis
  • Varicella
  • Varicella Vaccination
  • Vasovagal Syncope
  • Vertigo
  • Vestibulitis
  • Viral Conjunctivitis
  • Visual Discomfort
  • Visual Disturbance
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Vitamin Deficiency
  • Voice Problems
  • Vomiting
  • Vulvar Abscess
  • Vulvar Disease
  • Vulvar Dysplasia
  • Vulvar Vestibulitis
  • Vulvodynia
  • Vulvovaginitis
  • Warts
  • Weakness
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Problem
  • Well Child Exam
  • Well Woman Visit
  • Wellness
  • Wheezing
  • Women's Health
  • Wrist Pain
  • Wrist Sprain