Zachary A Pounders, DO
Hematology OncologyHematologic MalignancyHematology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Gerber Hospital
- Corewell Health Reed City Hospital
- Corewell Health Ludington Hospital
- Corewell Health Pennock Hospital
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
- Corewell Health Greenville Hospital
About Zachary A Pounders
About the Provider
Dr. Pounders is a board-certified physician specializing in hematology and oncology. Dr. Pounders earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. He completed his internal medicine residency at Ascension St. John Hospital and Medical Center and his hematology and oncology fellowship at Ascension St. John Academic Oncology, both in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
His clinical interests include classical hematology, including anemia, thrombosis and bleeding disorders and malignant hematology, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and myeloproliferative disorder.
Locations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Transplant, Cellular Therapy & Hematology - Lemmen Holton
- 145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 2200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-486-5933
- fax: 616-486-6489
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Oncology and Hematology - Ludington
- 1 Atkinson Drive, Ludington, MI 49431
- Get Directions
- phone: 231-845-5085
- fax: 231-845-5025
- Corewell Health Reed City Hospital Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center
- 4499 220th Avenue, Reed City, MI 49677
- Get Directions
- phone: 231-832-7105
- fax: 231-832-0195
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Medical Oncology Program - Lemmen-Holton
- 145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-486-6700
- fax: 616-486-6705
- Corewell Health Gerber Hospital Cancer Care Center - Oak St
- 230 West Oak Street, Fremont, MI 49412
- Get Directions
- phone: 231-924-1305
- fax: 231-924-1798
- Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Cancer Care Center
- 1009 West Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058
- Get Directions
- phone: 269-798-6762
- fax: 269-798-6763
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Oncology and Hematology - Greenville
- 615 South Bower Street, Greenville, MI 48838
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-225-9330
- fax: 616-754-4043
Experience
Education
- Fellowship: Ascenstion St John Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology, 2023
- Residency: Ascenstion St John Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2020
- Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2017
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
- Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
Insurance
- Aetna/Cofinity
- Align Senior Care MI
- BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Traditional
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Complete
- Cigna
- Coventry First Health
- HAP/ASR
- Humana Military (Tricare East)
- McLaren Commercial
- McLaren Medicaid
- McLaren Medicare Advantage
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meridian AmBetter
- Meridian Complete (MI Health LINK) Dual Eligible
- Meridian Medicaid
- Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
- Molina Medicare
- Priority Health Choice Medicaid
- Priority Health HMO/PPO
- Priority Health Medicare Advantage
- Trinity Health Plan of MI
- UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
- UM Health Plan
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Community Plan (Medicaid)
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
38 ratings, 15 reviewsCorewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
He is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
I find him very reassuring in my complex and serious circumstances.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
After meeting me, reviewing my health history, labs, imaging, and pathology was able to to provde me with a diagnosis for which I am very grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
I found him forthcoming when I asked questions about his qualifications. He was not offended but did give a good explanation of his training and his consistent efforts to maintain current standards of care and to strive for excellence in his practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
I felt he sincerely cared about me and wants the best help available. Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Personable and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
He's so straight forward and tells it like it is which I appreciate. He's funny too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Very friendly and thorough. Answered all my questions. Encouraging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Dr Pounders and his staff treats this almost 93 year old with respect and kindness. It is noticeable and deeply appreciated. It is also rare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
He was very great to explain everything to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Best Doctor ever!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
The Dr. was kind, knew my case before walking into the exam room. He came across as very knowledgeable and down to earth.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
His enthusiasm for what he does is contagious and he is very down to earth and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
He was a regular person, easy to talk to, and made us feel welcome and at ease.