Baptist Health Bariatric Center
Bariatric and Metabolic Services • Little Rock, AR
Clinic Type
Bariatric and Metabolic Services
Address
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Phone
(501) 202-4477
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are Baptist Health Bariatric Center’s surgical and non-surgical options?
The center offers both surgical and non-surgical weight loss options supported by Baptist Health’s resources.
How can I contact Baptist Health Bariatric Center with questions?
Have questions about bariatric services? Call (501) 202-4477.
What is Baptist Health Bariatric Center–Little Rock recognized for?
Recognized as a Bariatric Center of Excellence and a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Institute of Quality.
How many people does the bariatric center help each year?
On average, more than 500 people each year lose weight and improve their health with surgery.
What is Baptist Health Bariatric Center–Little Rock’s safety recognition?
Baptist Health was recognized as one of the 101 Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery for safety standards.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- weightlossclinic.care: 3.7/5 (3)
- reviewsonmywebsite.com (Google reviews): 5.0/5 (52)
- obesityhelp.com: 4.35/5 (17)
- WebMD (specific to Dr. Eric Paul): 4.5/5 (8)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction with surgical outcomes and health improvements
- Supportive environment, including regular support groups and educational resources
- Positive feedback for specific surgeons, particularly regarding their knowledge and bedside manner
- Effective, well-organized clinical process for many patients
Common complaints
- Frustration with insurance navigation and initial communication processes
- Concerns regarding short-handed or overworked nursing staff in the hospital setting
- Isolated reports of negative patient-provider interactions during follow-up visits
"I tell everyone, it saved my life and it can save your life too."
— Patient testimonial (KARK news)"Everything has been explained thoroughly and the process runs likes a well oiled machine. No regrets."
— Patient review (WebMD)"Facilities, doctors and specialists are the best in the state. But the nursing staff is short handed, overworked and generally ill-prepared for bariatrics patients."
— Patient review (ObesityHelp)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Wellness Wednesday: Weight-Loss Surgery Coverage Changes — Nov 26, 2025
- New Arkansas law requires weight-loss surgery to be covered by insurance | thv11.com — Jan 1, 2026
- Arkansas law mandates insurance for life-saving bariatric surgeries, expanding access — Jan 8, 2026
- New Arkansas law requires weight-loss surgery to be covered by insurance | 5newsonline.com — Jan 1, 2026
- New Arkansas Law Expands Insurance Coverage for Bariatric Surgery - AMP — Jan 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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