OUR PHYSICIANS

Our highly selected group of physicians work closely together to help maximize the health of every patient in the practice. Our staff treats patients with the kindness and compassion that you should expect, partnered with the state-of-the-art treatments you deserve.

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KENT COVERT, M.D.

Originally from Searcy, Arkansas, Dr. Covert graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1999 with a B.A. in Microbiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2003...

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DR. JOHN JAYROE

Dr. Jayroe graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelors in Biology. He then attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he earned a Masters degree in Physiology...

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KEVIN ROBERTS, M.D.

Dr. Roberts was born and raised in Little Rock. After receiving a B.S. degree in Zoology from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, he returned to Little Rock to attend the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences...

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KEVIN HEIGEL, M.D. LITTLE ROCK FAMILY PRACTICE

KEVIN HIEGEL, M.D.

Dr. Hiegel graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., with a B.S. in Economics in 1989. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1995...

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THOMAS MOORE, M.D.

Dr. Moore attended Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1985...

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BARRY FORD, M.D.

Dr. Ford graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas with a B.A. in Biology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1993...

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KENNETH JOHNSTON, M.D.

Dr. Johnston graduated from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, with a B.A. degree in English. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1990...

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STEPHEN TUCKER, M.D.

Dr. Tucker graduated from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, with a B.S. degree. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1981...

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ASHLEY BLACKWOOD, APRN

Ashley Blackwood, APRN, graduated from the University of Alabama., with a B.S. in nursing. She worked as an RN for almost 10 years in ICU before returning to school at The University of South Alabama, where she obtained her Master’s degree as an Advanced Practice Nurse...

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HAL HEDGES, M.D.

Dr. Hedges graduated in 1980 from Rhodes College at Memphis with a B.S. in Biology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1984...

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DR. REED THOMAS

Dr. Thomas attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he received a degree in biology in 2012. He then attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he obtained his M.D. degree in 2016...

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MELINDA PATTERSON, M.D.

Dr. Melinda Patterson grew up in Camden, Tennessee. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Trevecca University in Nashville while also playing collegiate softball. Dr. Patterson obtained her master's degree in pharmacology in 2015 from the University of Tennessee...

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HAROLD H. HEDGES, M.D.

Dr. Hedges graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, with a Bachelor of Science in Medicine degree. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University or Arkansas School of Medicine in 1958...

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ROBERT J. MCGOWAN, M.D.

Dr. McGowan graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a B.S. in biology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1971...

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