Family Medical Center in Pine Bluff | UAMS Health
Internal Medicine • Pine Bluff, AR
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
1601 W. 40th Ave., Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Phone
870-541-6000
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
Emergency Care
If an emergency develops after office hours or on weekends or holidays, physicians are on call at Jefferson Regional at 870-541-7100
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Insurance & Payment
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General Information and Appointments 870-541-6000 (likely standard appointment billing), Fax 870-541-7618 (billing communications)
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FAQs
What services are provided?
Primary care medical services for patients of all ages with on-site diagnostics, minor office procedures, and preventive care.
Is telemedicine available?
Yes, telemedicine and phone visits are offered for new and existing patients.
Telemedicine availability
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 870-541-6000 to schedule a telemedicine appointment.
Emergency after hours
If an emergency develops after office hours or on weekends or holidays, our physicians are on call at Jefferson Regional at 870-541-7100. Please call or go to Jefferson Regional and ask for the physician on call for the Family Medical Center in Pine Bluff.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UAMS Health Pine Bluff internal patient survey: 4.53 out of 5 stars
Patients praise
- praise for caring and knowledgeable physicians with good bedside manner
- positive experiences with staff and nurses being professional and helpful
- institutional high patient satisfaction rating of 4.53 out of 5 from a 2020 survey
Common complaints
- alleged issues with referrals and diagnostic testing procedures
- concerns regarding the effectiveness of specialist consultations and lack of follow-up care
- reports of long wait times for appointments and medical services
"Dr. Penister is caring, knowledgeable and has an excellent 'bed side manner.' Her staff is very courteous and helpful."
— LocalityBiz patient review of Dr. Rayna B. Penister"My husband’s referrals were ignored for weeks for sleep study etc. We have great insurance also. For some reason they falsified a test to avoid treatment."
— LocalityBiz patient review of Dr. Jason B. CobbSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Primus Mbawuike, M.D., Pharm.D., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Pine Bluff | UAMS News — Jul 6, 2026
- Richard Chastain, M.D., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Fayetteville | UAMS News — Aug 7, 2025
- New UAMS Chancellor Visits Pine Bluff High School, Encourages Students to Pursue Health Care Careers | UAMS News — Mar 4, 2026
- Arcare Holds Ribbon Cutting at Newest Clinic, Watson Chapel — Feb 20, 2026
- UAMS Family Medicine Department Hosts First Statewide Research Symposium and CARE Awards | UAMS News — Jul 18, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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