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Dr. Daniel Pound is a primary care doctor who specializes in caring for seniors. His expertise focuses particularly on preventive medicine and osteoporosis. He has a special interest in understanding and teaching others how to care for patients in the final years of life.

Pound earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and then completed his residency in family medicine at Huntsville Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Alabama – Birmingham.

An enthusiastic educator, Pound feels fortunate to teach medical students about geriatric care through direct encounters with patients, helping equip future doctors to care for the aging population. He is passionate about instilling respect for older adults and their caregivers in his students.

Pound is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In his free time, he enjoys playing classical music, and occasionally plays tango or polka music as well.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 2008

    American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine, 1989

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Family Practice, 2001

  • Residencies

    University of Alabama Family Practice Residency, Family Practice, 1989

  • Degree

    University of South Carolina, 1986

  • Languages

    German

    English

I am dedicated to knowing patients as whole people, to treating them with compassion and to caring for them throughout all phases of aging.

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    103 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 24, 2025
    Excellent
    May 24, 2025
    Dr. Pound is very concerned about my health and well-being. I was surprised that he answered my questions on Mychart in the evenings and weekends.
    May 03, 2025
    Dr. Pound is a fantastic doctor with excellent experience in treating older patients.
    Apr 15, 2025
    In every respect, Dr. Pound is the best physician I have had in my long life!
    Mar 21, 2025
    Excellent
    Jan 31, 2025
    Dr Pound is excellent!
    Jan 31, 2025
    All good
    Jan 20, 2025
    Dr Pound is by far the BEST physician I have ever seen. His knowledge, care, compassion and expertise is unmatched.
    Dec 12, 2024
    Dr. Pound was the care provider.
    Oct 07, 2024
    Dr pound is very pump reply any questions, even at weekends or at night. No waiting for 3 days as indicated on your web.
    Sep 28, 2024
    Dr Pound is excellent.
    Sep 26, 2024
    Dr. Pound is the best - always goes way beyond expectations, always prepares for dealing with the Issues I advised, before the visit, I wanted to discuss.
    Sep 24, 2024
    Dr Pound is a UCSF treasure..his compassionate care, expertise and diligent gerontology care amidst his ethical code of practice gives me dignity and respect as his patient. I'm deeply grateful for his Quality and humanistic healthcare!
    Sep 21, 2024
    Dr. Pound is an outstanding doctor. He is a very good listener, thorough and very smart.
    Sep 13, 2024
    This meeting was a rare instance of the provider being insensitive to the patient's feelings.
    Jul 20, 2024
    Dr.Pound is a very thoughtful, smart and well informed M.D. Am grateful for his help!
    Jul 20, 2024
    Always helpful and listens well to my concerns
    Jul 13, 2024
    Outstanding physician in every way
    Jul 03, 2024
    Excellent attention to details.
    Jun 30, 2024
    Dr Pound is a good listner and takes the time to answer all of my questions.
    Jun 17, 2024
    Dr. Pound is the best, and he always has competent assistants.
    May 04, 2024
    Dr Pound is the BEST very responsible and always gives me quality care and responds to all of my questions.
    Apr 08, 2024
    Excellent
    Apr 01, 2024
    Dr. Pound keeps the bar very high when it comes to all areas of service.
    Dec 29, 2023
    Dr. Pound exemplfies UCSF mission of compassionate care rooted in sccience and best practices. I am honored and ggrateful to be a patient of Dr. Pounds Excellence in Caring!
    Dec 15, 2023
    This has always been the case in this office, from the politeness of schedulers right through the experience.
    Nov 16, 2023
    Dr. Pound is extremely professional, caring and respectful. In addition, his staff is the same. Love his front desk staff, they are also repsectful, welcoming and helpful
    Oct 06, 2023
    Dr. Pound exempllfies the excellence, compassion and expertise of UCSF as the best place to receive quality care!
    Sep 23, 2023
    Doctor is great, but there is usually a long wait in the office.

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