Our Providers
Our team members have a long history of collective knowledge, expertise, teamwork and “can-do” attitudes that are best in class. They make us strong!
Our family physicians create an environment where our patients feel they are a part of a family; and, go beyond seeing their work as a “job” but rather as a “calling” to help others.
Dr. Sara Blair
Dr. Sara Blair is originally from Lonoke, Arkansas where her family still farms. She graduated from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. She then completed medical school and a combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency at UAMS. Dr. Blair then served as a Chief Resident at Arkansas Children's Hospital. She is double boarded in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
She resides in Little Rock with her husband, two kids and two dogs.
Dr. Daniel Hardin
Dr. Daniel Hardin joined Autumn Road on
April 1, 2019.
Dr. Hardin completed medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2008 and his Family Practice residency in 2011.
He has worked in Family Practice clinics in Arkansas since October 2011.
Dr. Erin Hekmatpour
Dr. Erin Hekmatpour grew up in Conway, Arkansas and graduated from Duke University. She completed medical school at the University of North Carolina in 2006 and her Family Medicine residency in the University of Colorado in 2009.
After practicing in Denver for a few years, she and her family moved to the United Arab Emirates for seven years where she worked at a Christian hospital and made a number of lifelong friends from around the world. She also learned to speak basic medical Arabic.
Returning closer to home, Dr. Erin joined Autumn Road Family Practice in the fall of 2018. In addition to general practice, she enjoys women's health and adolescent care. Dr. Erin attends New Life Church and believes that faith can play an integral role in healing.
Dr. Philip Pounders
Dr. Philip Pounders grew up in North Little Rock and received his undergrad from the University of Arkansas.
He graduated from University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in 2011 and completed his residency in 2014. Dr. Pounders has spent a lot of time overseas – living in many places like Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Belize.
He’s most inspired watching individuals improve their health through lifestyle changes.
Dr. Dan Watson
Dr. Dan Watson graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Science in Little Rock in 1985 and did a Transitional Internship there before completing a Residency in Family Practice at AHEC-NE in 1989. He is a member of the Pulaski County Medical Society, the Arkansas Medical Society, and is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Watson has been married to his wife Glenda (originally from Vancouver, B.C.) for 30 years. They love to spend time with their children and grandchildren.
Atalie Sessions, APRN
Atalie Sessions, APRN practiced as an RN for four years and graduated with an Advanced Practice RN degree in May 2017.
She grew up in Russellville, AR and met her husband at the Arkansas State Fair (while eating fried oreos!) She enjoys staying fit and has a passion for medical missions overseas.
Atalie Sessions has found passion and pride in her job that has led to her motivation to help, heal and encourage patients.
Joni Barker, APRN
Joni Barker, APRN was born and raised in Little Rock. She practiced as an RN for four years prior to graduating with distinction from UAMS with a Master's Degree in 2010.
She is certified through the ANCC and has over 10 years of experience as an APRN in both urgent care and primary care settings. Joni joined Autumn Road in 2022. She strives to provide thorough, evidence-based, and holistic care to patients, and enjoys teaching patients about disease prevention and management.
She and her husband, Jared, have two daughters, and love spending time with their family, being outdoors, and being active in their local church, GSFBC. She enjoys serving on the emergency response team at her church, doing medical missions, and crafting in her spare time.