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  • Family Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 43 years of experience
  • South Arkansas Medical Associates 600 S Timberlane Dr, El Dorado, AR 71730
  • (870) 862-2400

Brief Intro

Arkansas has always been my home except for 2 years in Louisiana as a child. From Bearden High School, to Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, to UAMS in Little Rock, to my AHEC Residency in El Dorado and establishing a solo practice in 1985, I have enjoyed south Arkansas. As a freshman medical student, the prevailing thought on family life from my peers was that medicine and family involvement dont mix. Frankly, they were wrong! It does take a concerted effort, but my understanding wife and two grown children are the most important things in the world to me and Im still actively involved in their lives. They are key reasons I enjoy being a Family Physician and most of my outside activities and hobbies revolve around my family. I also have always loved working with older adults and our Senior Citizens. That is one reason I worked hard to get the additional certifications and specialties in Geriatrics. Caddie, our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, pictured above, makes nursing home rounds with me as a therapy dog. It is amazing watching the smiles of the nursing home residents as we visit them. As a founding member of SAMA, Im thankful daily for what has been accomplished through the clinic and look forward to the challenges and opportunities of each new day.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Area Health Education Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine - 1982

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • South Arkansas Medical Associates
  • 600 S Timberlane Dr, El Dorado, AR 71730
  • Mon:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Family Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Acute Conjunctivitis
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Tension Headache
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Keratitis
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
  • Aortic Valvular Disease
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Epilepsy
  • Constipation
  • Herpes Genitalis
  • Undescended and Retractile Testicle
  • Acute Otitis Externa
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Endometriosis
  • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Sciatica
  • Transient Cerebral Ischemia
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Gastritis and Duodenitis
  • Glaucoma
  • Prostatitis
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  • Mitral Valvular Disease
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Pneumonia
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Cataract
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Tinea Unguium
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
  • Diverticulosis
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Septicemia
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Sunburn
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Alcohol Dependence
  • Hearing Loss
  • Genital HPV
  • Diverticulitis
  • Candidiasis
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Calculus of the Urinary System
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Hair Loss
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
  • Arterial Thromboembolic Disease
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Skin Cancer
  • Cirrhosis
  • Gout
  • Benign Thyroid Diseases
  • Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Eczema
  • Osteoporosis
  • Skin Rash
  • Obesity
  • Rosacea
  • Benign Polyps of the Colon
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Viral Pneumonia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Autism
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Dementia
  • Acne
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Herpes Simplex
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Anemia
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Otitis Media
  • Burns
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Dehydration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Breast Disorders
  • Esophagitis
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Psoriasis
  • Schizophrenia
  • Thyroiditis
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Plantar Warts
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Emphysema
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Procedures Performed

  • Blood transfusion
  • Blood transfusion
  • Venipuncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Medicare
  • APWU
  • Medicaid
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • AARP
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • GEHA
  • Ambetter
  • Wellcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • All Savers Insurance
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  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 12
  • Orthopedics 20
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 16
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 18
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 19
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 8
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 17
  • Psychiatry 31
  • Geriatrics 18
  • Rehabilitation 24
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 2
  • Long Term Care 8
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 4