Arkansas Bariatric Institute

General Surgery • Benton, AR

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Arkansas Bariatric Institute in Benton, AR offers bariatric surgery and weight loss programs performed by surgeons trained in minimally invasive and robotic techniques. The clinic provides laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and foregut surgery, along with medically supervised weight loss programs led by experienced surgical staff.

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Clinic Type

General Surgery

Address

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Phone

5015747171

Email

%20chelsie.tull@salinememorial.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.arkansasbariatricinstitute.com/our-team

Services Offered

Bariatric surgery
Weight loss programs
General surgery (bariatric-related)
Minimally invasive surgery
Robotic surgery
Laparoscopic bariatric surgery
Foregut surgery
Foregut procedures
Medically supervised weight loss

Technology & Equipment

Minimally invasive surgery
Robotic surgery
Laparoscopic surgery

Team

Dr. Kristin Patton, Board eligible? Not specified; Female bariatric surgeon; APRN Traci Crump also mentioned; advanced training in minimally invasive and robotic surgery — Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Lewis Porter, Board certified general surgeon; fellow in the American College of Surgeons; preceptorship in laparoscopic bariatric surgery; co-director of trauma services at Saline Memorial Hospital — General Surgeon; Bariatric surgeon
Dr. Jean Salem, Double board certified in general and colorectal surgery; double fellowship trained in bariatric and colorectal surgery; fellow of the American College of Surgeons; residencies at American University of Beirut and Lankenau Medical Center; bariatric foregut fellowship at St. Luke's Hospital; colon/rectal fellowship at Cedars Sinai — General Surgeon; Bariatric Surgeon
Traci Crump, APRN; more than 25 years nursing experience; former director of surgical services — Nurse Practitioner; Team member for medically supervised weight loss program

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

Social Media

Youtube

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

ObesityHelp: 5.0 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)

Patients praise

Highly supportive and professional medical team (nurses, coordinators, dietitians)
Comprehensive, well-structured program including psychological and nutritional support
Strong, positive bedside manner from surgeons
Effective and active support groups for patients
Consistently recommended by patients

Common complaints

Occasional delays in scheduling appointments due to the surgeon's busy schedule
Some patients have noted dissatisfaction with the provided nutritional information/guidance

"I have no complaints about them and would 1000% use them again. Arkansas Bariatric Institute in Benton wonderful program."

— Facebook User (Karen White Hughes)

"His staff, particularly Pam, is fantastic! They attend to any problems or concerns you might have promptly and have always treated me professionally and courteously."

— ObesityHelp Reviewer

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

New Arkansas Law Expands Insurance Coverage for Bariatric Surgery - AMP — Jan 5, 2026
New Arkansas law expands insurance coverage for bariatric surgery — Dec 31, 2025
Arkansas Bariatric Surgery Insurance | New Law Explained - News Usa Today — Jan 6, 2026
Then and Now: Dr. Josh Roller builds bariatric surgery hub - Talk Business & Politics — Feb 18, 2026
Bariatric Surgery at UAMS Weight Loss Clinic Transforms Young Mother’s Life | UAMS News — Mar 27, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.