Doctors in Arkansas

Arkansas, known for its natural beauty with forests, rivers, and hot springs, has a population of approximately 3 million people. Key cities include Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith. The state combines rural landscapes with growing urban areas.

Health Systems

Arkansas's healthcare system is served by major providers such as Baptist Health, Mercy Hospital, and Arkansas Children's Hospital. These institutions offer comprehensive healthcare services ranging from primary care to specialized medical procedures.

Popular Insurance Plans

Health insurance in Arkansas includes providers like Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, QualChoice, and Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness. The state also offers options through the Affordable Care Act's healthcare marketplace.

Healthcare Facilities

Notable healthcare facilities in Arkansas include the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, and the Arkansas Heart Hospital. These facilities are known for their quality care and extensive range of medical services.

Insurance and Healthcare Coverage

Arkansas residents have access to various insurance options, including Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance plans. The state has implemented innovative healthcare programs like the Arkansas Works program to expand coverage.

Challenges

Challenges facing Arkansas's healthcare system include rural healthcare access, high rates of chronic diseases, and a need for more healthcare professionals in underserved areas.

Finding the Right Doctor or Specialist in Arkansas

Using Insurance Provider Directories

Patients should begin their search for doctors and specialists by consulting their health insurance provider's directory to identify in-network professionals in Arkansas.

Online Resources and Platforms

The Arkansas Department of Health website offers information about healthcare providers. Platforms like Healthgrades and Zocdoc can assist in finding and evaluating doctors based on location, specialty, and patient reviews.

Referrals and Recommendations

Referrals from a primary care physician are a trusted way to find specialists. Personal recommendations from friends, family, or colleagues can also provide valuable insights into a doctor's expertise and patient care style.

Telehealth Services

Telehealth has become increasingly significant in Arkansas, especially for residents in rural areas, offering an alternative means to access healthcare providers.

Special Considerations

When seeking a specialist, important factors include the doctor's qualifications, experience, patient reviews, and hospital affiliations. Patients should also consider the provider's approach to telehealth and patient communication.

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Healthcare providers in Arkansas by specialty

• Addiction medicine
• Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology
• Allergy/immunology
• Anesthesiology
• Cardiac electrophysiology
• Cardiovascular disease (cardiology)
• Certified registered nurse anesthetist (crna)
• Chiropractic
• Colorectal surgery (proctology)
• Dermatology
• Diagnostic radiology
• Emergency medicine
• Endocrinology
• Family practice
• Gastroenterology
• General practice
• General surgery
• Hand surgery
• Hematology/oncology
• Hospice/palliative care
• Hospitalist
• Infectious disease
• Internal medicine
• Interventional cardiology
• Interventional pain management
• Interventional radiology
• Maxillofacial surgery
• Medical oncology
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Nurse practitioner
• Obstetrics/gynecology
• Occupational therapy
• Ophthalmology
• Optometry
• Oral surgery
• Orthopedic surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Pain management
• Pediatric medicine
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Physical therapy
• Physician assistant
• Podiatry
• Psychiatry
• Pulmonary disease
• Radiation oncology
• Registered dietitian or nutrition professional
• Rheumatology
• Sleep medicine
• Urology
• Vascular surgery

Doctors in Arkansas by city

• Arkadelphia
• Batesville
• Bella Vista
• Benton
• Bentonville
• Blytheville
• Bryant
• Cabot
• Camden
• Centerton
• Conway
• El Dorado
• Fayetteville
• Forrest City
• Fort Smith
• Harrison
• Hot Springs Village
• Hot Springs
• Jacksonville
• Jonesboro
• Little Rock
• Magnolia
• Malvern
• Marion
• Maumelle
• Mountain Home
• North Little Rock
• Paragould
• Pine Bluff
• Rogers
• Russellville
• Searcy
• Sherwood
• Siloam Springs
• Springdale
• Texarkana
• Van Buren
• West Memphis
• More...

List of doctors in Arkansas

Name	Credentials	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	organization	City	State	Zip	Hospital affiliations
Adebayo Fasanya 1508111212			2,012	Pulmonary Disease	Critical Care (Intensivists) • Internal Medicine		Fort Smith	AR	72901	Baptist Health - Fort Smith, Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
Andreas Chen 1245673938		University of Arkansas College of Medicine	2,013	Hand Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery		Rogers	AR	72758	Mercy Hospital Rogers
Andrew Russell 1326509365			2,019	Hospitalist	Internal Medicine		Jonesboro	AR	72405	Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc., Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc
Angela Nutt 1427052208	MD	University of Arkansas College of Medicine	1,993	Gastroenterology	Internal Medicine		Little Rock	AR	72205	Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Arthur Johnson 1154399590	MD	University of Mississippi School of Medicine	1,982	Neurosurgery			Fort Smith	AR	72901	Baptist Health - Fort Smith, Baptist Health - Van Buren
Betty Clark 1275581902		Cleveland Chiropractic College - Kansas City	2,002	Chiropractic			Fort Smith	AR	72903
Bill Lawrence 1154344810		University of Arkansas College of Medicine	1,990	General Practice			Conway	AR	72034	Conway Regional Health System, Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway, Ozark Health
Blake Scheer 1871585950		University of Arkansas College of Medicine	1,997	Allergy/Immunology			Little Rock	AR	72205
Brian Burton 1255453130			2,011	Obstetrics/Gynecology			Little Rock	AR	72205	Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Brian Norris 1720003031	MD	University of Arkansas College of Medicine	1,999	Cardiac Electrophysiology	Cardiology • Internal Medicine		Little Rock	AR	72205	Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock, Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway, Conway Regional Health System, Drew Memorial Health System, Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Spings

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