Bariatric and Metabolic Institute
Bariatric and Metabolic Services • Little Rock, AR
Clinic Type
Bariatric and Metabolic Services
Address
1901 Encore Way, Bryant, AR 72019
Phone
(501) 219-7000
stronghearts@arheart.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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To be eligible for bariatric surgery, BMI criteria and insurance requirements apply; dedicated team coordinates approval
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FAQs
Who is eligible for bariatric surgery?
BMI greater than 40, or BMI greater than 35 with comorbidities; some may be eligible with BMI greater than 30 depending on circumstances.
I QUALIFY
To be eligible for bariatric surgery, you must have a body mass index greater than 40, or a body mass index greater than 35 with comorbidities (such as type II diabetes). All insurance providers have different requirements, but we have dedicated team members to coordinate the approval process.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- ObesityHelp (Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Arkansas Heart Hospital): 4.95 out of 5 stars (26 ratings)
- ObesityHelp (Dr. Samuel Bledsoe): 5.0 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)
- ObesityHelp (Dr. John Baker): 5.0 out of 5 stars (166 ratings)
- Facebook (Bariatric & Metabolic Institute at Arkansas Heart Hospital): 94% recommend (29 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded surgical expertise and competence
- Compassionate and attentive bedside manner from surgeons and staff
- Comprehensive, organized programs including dietitian and psychological support
- Positive long-term health outcomes, including resolution of diabetes and hypertension
- Effective support groups and ongoing patient education
Common complaints
- Some patients noted administrative issues with paperwork or insurance prior to surgery
- Occasional frustration with clinic staff responsiveness or communication in specific instances
"My entire weight loss surgery experience at Arkansas Heart Hospital was impeccable. After surgery, my nurses were so patient, kind and professional."
— Arkansas Heart Hospital Patient Testimony"Dr Bledsoe and his whole team are knowledgeable, very supportive, sees to the needs of each patient as dietitian, physiologist, psychologist, therapist, nursing care, etc."
— ObesityHelp Patient Review"Dr. Fuller is honest and straight forward. All surgery risks and possible complications were discussed with me in detail before surgery. I had no doubts or unanswered questions going into it."
— ObesityHelp Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Bariatric Surgery at UAMS Weight Loss Clinic Transforms Young Mother’s Life | UAMS News — Mar 27, 2026
- CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Accredited for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - AMP — Nov 26, 2025
- Arkansas law mandates insurance for life-saving bariatric surgeries, expanding access — Jan 8, 2026
- Roller Weight Loss opens bariatric surgery center - Talk Business & Politics — Jan 5, 2026
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