Baptist Health
Diabetic Education • Blytheville, AR • Multiple locations (Fort Smith, Heber Springs, Stuttgart, etc.) locations
Clinic Type
Diabetic Education
Address
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Phone
501-202-1877
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What is the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services program?
Accredited by the American Diabetes Association; provides four appointments: Initial Assessment, Nutrition, Group Class, and Putting the Pieces Together.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google/Healthgrades): 2.8/5 (17 reviews)
- WebMD/U.S. News & World Report: 3/5 (22-33 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some providers recognized for high performance on CMS quality assessments for diabetes care
- Access to internal medicine and family practice for condition management
Common complaints
- Patient complaints regarding bedside manner, perceived financial motivations, and communication issues with some local providers
- Reports of unresolved complaints at local medical supply businesses
"Horrible doctor. Beside manner is terrible. You have to force him to stay and answer your questions."
— Birdeye review for Dr. Richard Hester"He always treats me with respect and listens to my concerns. He explains what he is doing and why."
— Birdeye review for Dr. Richard HesterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Diabetes Management & Support - Arkansas Department of Health — Nov 4, 2025
- Diabetes Care Clinic - Arkansas Methodist Medical Center — Oct 20, 2025
- Diffine Family Practice, Blytheville, AR — May 11, 2026
- Diabetes Care | Freeman Health System | Bentonville | Springdale | Arkansas
- Free Baptist Health Diabetes Empowerment Program Helps Participants Be Healthier | Baptist Health
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More diabetic education clinics in Blytheville
Mercy Diabetes and Nutrition Center is a Mercy Health System facility focused on diabetes care and nutrition services. Part of Mercy’s broader nonprofit hospital network, it provides specialized programs for diabetes management, education, and related nutritional support, likely located within Mercy’s clinics or hospitals serving Springdale and Blytheville, Arkansas. For precise address, services, and appointment options, check Mercy’s Arkansas locations or the Springdale/Blytheville centers on mercy.net.
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