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Your Trusted Women's Healthcare Provider in Kennewick
At Desert Sky Women's Healthcare, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for women throughout all stages of life. Our practice combines personalized attention with medical expertise to address obstetrical and gynecological needs, ensuring every patient feels supported and valued. With a focus on building lasting relationships, we serve the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas, offering services ranging from routine check-ups to high-risk pregnancy management. Our team prioritizes patient education and informed decision-making, fostering an environment where women feel empowered in their healthcare journey. By maintaining a warm, welcoming atmosphere, we aim to make every visit a positive experience.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our comprehensive approach to women's health, integrating preventive care, advanced diagnostics, and tailored treatment plans. We pride ourselves on accessibility, offering same-day appointments and flexible scheduling to accommodate busy lifestyles. Through continuous investment in staff training and patient resources, we ensure our care remains at the forefront of medical standards. Our mission is to be a trusted partner in women's health, delivering consistent, reliable care that adapts to evolving needs. This dedication to service excellence has made us a preferred choice for women seeking compassionate, expert healthcare in our region.
Services
Obstetrics
Midwifery Care
Gynecology
Prenatal Care
Contraception Counseling
STD Screening
Menopausal Treatment
Colposcopy
Pelvic Pain Management
Annual Exams
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized care from board-certified OBGYN providers
- Our team includes certified nurse midwives for holistic care options
- We provide 24/7 support for high-risk pregnancy management
- Our practice offers convenient same-day appointments and flexible hours
- We maintain partnerships with Trios Women's and Children's Hospital for delivery services
What people say
Caring and supportive
Feels like family
Amazing people
Go above and beyond
Personalized care
Services
Obstetrics
Our obstetrics services provide comprehensive care from conception through postpartum recovery. We manage both routine and high-risk pregnancies, offering personalized birth plans, genetic screening options, and ultrasound imaging. Our providers support diverse delivery methods while prioritizing patient preferences and safety. With hospital partnerships ensuring 24/7 anesthesia and neonatal support, we deliver care tailored to individual needs while maintaining the highest medical standards.
Midwifery Care
Full-scope midwifery services focus on natural childbirth and women's wellness across their lifespan. Certified nurse midwives provide prenatal/postpartum care, family planning, and gynecological exams using evidence-based practices. Our approach emphasizes patient education, informed decision-making, and holistic care while maintaining access to specialized medical resources when needed.
Gynecology
Comprehensive gynecological care addresses reproductive health needs at every life stage. Services include annual exams, contraception counseling, menopause management, and treatment for pelvic pain or abnormal bleeding. Our providers combine preventive care with advanced diagnostics for conditions like endometriosis and sexually transmitted infections, ensuring personalized treatment plans that prioritize long-term wellness.
Contraception Counseling
Personalized contraception counseling explores all available options including hormonal and non-hormonal methods. We provide detailed information about IUDs, implants, pills, and natural family planning while considering individual health factors. Our providers help patients make informed choices about family planning through comprehensive discussions about benefits, risks, and lifestyle considerations.
STD Screening
Confidential sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment services address both symptomatic and asymptomatic infections. We offer comprehensive testing panels and employ in-office cryotherapy for genital warts. Our approach combines accurate diagnostics with patient education about prevention strategies and treatment options, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process.
People
Dr. Neil Ponder
OBGYN
Board-certified OBGYN with over 12 years of experience providing comprehensive women's healthcare. Specializes in high-risk pregnancies and personalized birth planning while maintaining active hospital privileges at Trios Women's and Children's Hospital.
Candice Cheney
Nurse-Midwife
Certified nurse-midwife with 11 years of clinical experience and personal expertise from five pregnancies. Focuses on empowering women through evidence-based care, offering both routine check-ups and comprehensive childbirth support while emphasizing patient education.
Nicolette Nesbitt
Nurse-Midwife
Compassionate midwife with specialized training in adolescent health and family planning. Combines clinical expertise from labor and delivery nursing with a holistic approach to reproductive healthcare, emphasizing informed decision-making and patient autonomy.
Sherry Call
Nurse-Midwife
Experienced midwife with extensive background in childbirth education and postpartum care. Provides woman-centered care through all stages of pregnancy while offering personalized support for transitioning into motherhood, drawing from both professional and personal experiences.
Questions
What OB/GYN services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive women's healthcare including prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, gynecological exams, contraception counseling, and treatment for reproductive health conditions.
Do you accept my insurance plan?
We work with most insurance providers including Medicaid and Healthy Option plans. Contact your insurance company to verify coverage details and network participation.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our office at (509) 491-3889 during business hours or contact us directly for same-day appointment availability.
What happens during a first prenatal visit?
Initial prenatal appointments include medical history review, physical examination, blood work, and ultrasound imaging to establish pregnancy dating and health baseline.
Are midwifery services available?
Yes, our certified nurse midwives provide full-spectrum care including prenatal/postpartum services, annual exams, and natural birth options while maintaining hospital privileges.
How are medical emergencies handled?
For urgent concerns outside office hours, contact our answering service which will connect you with the on-call provider for immediate medical assistance.
Reviews (4)
Amber Curtis
Nov 21, 2021
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In the 6+ months I have been going to this facility, I have only had two updates to my health chart by the two doctors I have seen. Angela Reynolds left the practice suddenly with no notice in the middle of caring for me, so I was left to see Neil Ponder. Doctor Ponder was over an hour late to our first appointment together, and he seemed content to just guess at my fertility issues, rather than test for them. He said multiple times that he would order a handful of blood tests for me, but when I showed up to the lab (several days later), they said he hadn't submitted anything at all. Both doctors
Emm Emm
Nov 11, 2021
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Dr. Ponder you are an amazing doctor I have nothing bad to say about any of my visits. You change my mind the way I see doctors specifically with what I went through with my first child, when I shared my concerns to you about it you promised everything was going to be okay and he really did he made sure we had a healthy baby and safe delivery. Today I still go see him because hes the best doctor I met in my entire life. You are so professional, and always give great advice to your patients he always has an answer to my concerns and you can talk to him about anything!. I recommended my sister
Kristin Delucchi
Jul 31, 2021
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If I could rate this place 0 stars I would. Had a lump near my right ovary so I went here to go get it checked out. First they pretty much blew me off while I was there and finally agreed to get my blood drawn to see if anything came up abnormal. They tell me to fast for 24 hours before I went in which was fine. I got to the lab for the bloodwork just to find out they gave me someone else's chart with all of their information instead of my own (huge HIPAA violation) so after about 30-45 minutes we finally get my information sent over so I can get the lab work done. Later in the day I get another
Brittany Allman
May 23, 2021
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Angela Reynolds was extremely rude! She wasn't sincere and polite. She instead decided to question me and tell me that I didn't look like I was doing good because of having a foot sprain and then told me that I'm one of the lucky ones because I get cysts and corrected it and said I'm unlucky. She is the RUDEST gynecologist I've ever had. She needs to learn how to be sympathic and sincere with her patients or just retire already. No one should get away with disrespecting their patients like this! I will never deal with her again and if I have her again after I've asked to not be scheduled with her
