Arkansas (AR) General Surgery Doctors and Physicians
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Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are thyroid disorders, breast disease, breast cancer, hernia, cystic fibrosis, Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, Cirrhosis, lymphoma, Colorectal cancer, Thyroid cancer, Hirschsprung's disease, Adhesions, Volvulus, Kidney cancer, Morbid obesity, Chronic renal failure, Meconium ileus, Meckel's diverticulum, and Toxic megacolon.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including breast reconstruction, breast surgery, mastectomy, Laparoscopic Surgery, laser surgery, thyroid surgery, microsurgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, da Vinci Surgical System, Bypass Surgery, cryosurgery, Kidney transplant, Whipple procedure, Cholecystectomy, Resection, robotic surgery, Liver transplant, Bariatric surgery, abdominal surgery, and Appendectomy.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including endoscopy, biopsy, Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), x-ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Cardiac Stress Test, Upper GI (Barium Swallow), Lower GI (Barium Enema), and fecal occult bloodtest.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Arkansas has
212 practicing
general surgeons. Broken out by city, general surgery doctor density
in Batesville is 4,
in Benton is 3,
in Bentonville is 9,
in Berryville is 4,
in Blytheville is 2,
in Booneville is 1,
in Calico Rock is 1,
in Camden is 4,
in Cammack Village is 1,
in Clarksville is 1,
in Clinton is 1,
in Conway is 4,
in Crossett is 1,
in Danville is 1,
in De Queen is 1,
in Dumas is 1,
in El Dorado is 5,
in Fayetteville is 14,
in Forrest City is 1,
in Fort Smith is 12,
in Harrison is 5,
in Heber Springs is 1,
in Helena is 2,
in Holiday Island is 1,
in Hope is 1,
in Horseshoe Bend is 1,
in Hot Springs is 9,
in Jonesboro is 14,
in Lake Village is 2,
in Little Rock is 59,
in Lowell is 1,
in Magnolia is 1,
in Melbourne is 1,
in Mena is 1,
in Monticello is 1,
in Mountain Home is 3,
in Newport is 2,
in North Little Rock is 5,
in Ozark is 2,
in Paragould is 4,
in Pine Bluff is 11,
in Rogers is 8,
in Rohwer is 1,
in Russellville is 6,
in Searcy is 4,
in Siloam Springs is 1,
in Springdale is 7,
in Texarkana is 1,
in Van Buren is 1,
and in West Memphis is 4.
Arkansas Information
Arkansas is home to many lakes and rivers for those interested in fishing and water sports. Cruise up the Arkansas River, fish in the White River of the Ozark Mountains, or drive the Great River Road along the Mississippi River Delta. Tour Arkansas wine country in the Altus area, step inside a log cabin from the 1800s in southern Arkansas, or hike nature trails in Hot Springs National Park.
Arkansas’ population is 2,779,154. Little Rock is Arkansas’ capital city, and has numerous restaurants, museums, golfing, and an extensive park system.
Visit the monument that marks the initial point for surveys of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Arkansas has a population of 2,779,154.
Of this population, 662,920 are under the age of 18
and 381,547 are at or above the age of 65.
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