Family Medical Center in Helena
Primary Care • Helena, AR
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
1393 Highway 242 South Helena, AR 72342
Phone
870-572-6507
advancement@uams.edu
Opening Hours
Sunday Closed, Monday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday Closed
Telehealth
Available (virtual visits)
Emergency Care
If this is an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Co-pays and deductibles due at check-in
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Telemedicine Information
In an effort to keep our patients and health care workers safe, we are offering virtual visits and phone visits. This service is available to both new and existing patients. Patients should call 870-572-6507 to schedule a telemedicine appointment.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Katy Wessel): 4.3/5 (12 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Heather McRee): 3.7/5 (15 reviews)
- Birdeye (Ridgeline Family Health): 5/5 (4 reviews)
Patients praise
- physicians who are thorough and listen to patient concerns
- supportive and professional staff interactions
- effective treatment and clear explanations of health plans
- accessibility and responsiveness to patient needs
Common complaints
- occasional reports of feeling rushed during appointments
- concerns about physician communication style/bedside manner
- isolated complaints regarding perceived prejudice or lack of attention
"Every conversation with Meghan is oriented towards growth and she listens to my concerns. She is encouraging in her treatments and also explains what we are doing and why."
— Sage Medical Clinic Testimonial"Dr Wessel is very thorough. She allows me to take part in my own health care. I never feel rushed. Very easy to talk to."
— Healthgrades Review for Dr. Katy Wessel"She just seemed to brush me off, acted like my visit was an annoyance, short with me, washing hands and opening door as I was still asking questions."
— Healthgrades Review for Dr. Heather McReeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UAMS Boosts Developmental Screenings, Referrals at 5 Clinics with HealthySteps Program | UAMS News — Jun 23, 2026
- Helena's PureView Health names pharmacy lead as new CEO — Sep 3, 2025
- Great Falls Clinic Opens New Orthopedic Practice in Helena, Montana: Great Falls Clinic Capital City Specialty Center | Great Falls Clinic — Jun 14, 2026
- Cardiologist Jobs Helena MT - Benefis Health System - News Usa Today — Oct 2, 2025
- Plains family medical clinic re-opens - Sanders County Ledger — Jan 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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