Transplant Clinic in Helena - UAMS Health
Transplant Clinic • Helena, AR • Since 1879
About
Summary: The page describes UAMS Health as Arkansas’s comprehensive, world-class academic health system with extensive medical specialties, teaching hospitals, and a statewide network. It highlights UAMS Health’s mission to provide patient- and family-centered care, its scale (thousands of employees, large clinical and research programs, multiple institutes, and regional campuses), and its status as Arkansas’s only adult Level 1 trauma center. While the content emphasizes UAMS Health broadly (Little Rock HQ, multiple U.S. locations, and international reach), it does not provide specific information about a Transplant Clinic in Helena, Arkansas. If you’re seeking transplant services in Helena, you may need to contact UAMS Health directly or check their local Helena or central Arkansas clinics for transplant offerings.
Clinic Type
Transplant Clinic
Address
1393 Highway 242 South Helena, AR 72342
Phone
501-686-6644
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
UAMS HealthNow video visits available 8 a.m.–8 p.m., seven days a week
Emergency Care
If you are in need of urgent or emergency care, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department at your local hospital.
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FAQs
What are the clinic hours?
Sunday Closed; Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday Closed.
How can I access after-hours care?
If you are in need of urgent or emergency care, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department at your local hospital. For immediate non-emergency, UAMS HealthNow offers video visits 8 a.m.–8 p.m., seven days a week.
What services does the transplant team offer in Helena?
The transplant team at UAMS Health is available in Helena to help transplant patients with medication management, dialysis access, and more, including liver, kidney, pancreas and bile duct concerns.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Your photo ID, insurance card, a list of medications, and any medical records you can provide (including slides or test results from other clinics).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye/Google Reviews: 2.6 out of 5 stars (5 reviews (for the general UAMS Health Kidney Transplant Clinic))
Patients praise
- convenience and reduced travel for patients in the Arkansas Delta
- dedicated, personal, and friendly staff in some reports
- positive general experiences at the broader UAMS East Family Medical Center facility
Common complaints
- reports of administrative or billing issues (e.g., billing disputes, collections)
- concerns about communication or responsiveness in some departments
- reports of long wait times or difficulty reaching staff in general transplant department reviews
"The nurses and staff at UAMS transplant clinic are more like family than medical workers. They all know you by first and last name before you check in... A lovely group of people."
— UAMS Transplant Annual Report"Besides the hospital stay being nothing short of pure torture, uams is sending me to collections for bills I’m not responsible for paying... I was treated rudely by staff and was treated like a drug seeker..."
— Birdeye (Review of UAMS Health Kidney Transplant Clinic)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UAMS Kidney, Liver Transplant Programs Receive National Honors for Improving Rural Access | UAMS News — Sep 17, 2025
- New Rural Health Hub Connects Arkansans to Healthcare Resources, Opportunities | UAMS News — Jun 15, 2026
- UAMS kidney, liver transplant programs receive national honors for improving rural access - Jonesboro Right Now — Sep 17, 2025
- UAMS, Helena Hospital announced co-management agreement - Talk Business & Politics — Jun 26, 2026
- UAMS kidney, liver transplant programs receive national honors for improving rural access | Stuttgart Daily Leader — Sep 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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