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
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