Arkansas Bariatric Institute

About Arkansas Bariatric Institute

What is Arkansas Bariatric Institute?

Arkansas Bariatric Institute is a clinic at 5 Medical Park Dr in Benton, Arkansas 72015, phone 501.574.7171. Its main focus is bariatric surgery. It also runs a nonsurgical medical weight loss program, which is what this listing covers. In its own words: "At Arkansas Bariatric Institute, this option is designed for people who want structured support rather than managing weight on their own." The program may include an initial health evaluation, nutrition counseling, guidance on physical activity and daily routines, ongoing follow-up, and prescription weight loss medications when medically appropriate. The clinic names GLP-1 medications as the class it may discuss, but it does not name specific drugs.

Traci Crump, APRN, is on the team and helps patients in the medically supervised weight loss program. The other team members are surgeons: Dr. Kristin Patton, Dr. Lewis Porter and Dr. Jean Salem. Dr. Porter is board certified in general surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Salem is double board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery. Surgeries are performed at Saline Memorial Hospital. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It has one Google review, rated 5.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices, and no consultation fee is listed. It also does not say whether medication is included in any program fee, whether the medical weight loss program is cash pay, or whether it accepts insurance for that program. The contact page says a first visit includes a review of typical insurance requirements, but it does not say whether medical weight loss is billed to insurance. Ask for the full cost before booking.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask which team member writes the prescriptions for the medical weight loss program. The clinic names Traci Crump, APRN, on the team, but it does not say who prescribes for that program. Ask whether the monthly fee includes the medication, and which drug would be used, brand name or compounded. Ask what the initial evaluation, follow-up visits and lab work cost, and whether a consultation fee applies. Ask how long a program usually runs and how to cancel. Ask whether any part of the care can be done by telehealth, since the clinic does not say.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you live near Benton and want an in-person, nonsurgical plan with an evaluation, nutrition support and follow-up visits. If you need a published price or a clear answer on medication cost before you commit, call the office first and get those answers in writing.

Sources: arkansasbariatricinstitute.com/contact, arkansasbariatricinstitute.com/medical-weight-loss, arkansasbariatricinstitute.com/our-team

Services Offered

Hours

Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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