The Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Arkansas Heart Hospital Hospital

Dr. Bledsoe and his staff are great people. They treat there patients very nice. They care about you as a person. They never look down upon you. They are friendly and very polite. Dr. Bledsoe sincerely loves to help people. You can see it in his face. I have enjoyed every appointment that I have went to. I am patiently awaiting my date for my WLS. Everything has been explained to me and I am so excited about my surgery.

Dr Bledsoe and his whole team are knowledgeable, very supportive, sees to the needs of each patient as dietitian, physiologist, psychologist, therapist, nursing care, etc.... Could not ask for better bedside manner from my surgeon and his staff... i feel very confident that he will do a great job with my RNY and I feel that I have been thoroughly educated on what to expect before, during, and after the procedure

When it comes to any bariatric surgeries, Dr Samuel Bledsoe is who you want on your side. He explained everything in detail when I was preparing for and received the gastric sleeve surgery April 8, 2014. Because of his patience, knowledge and confidence in his procedures, he allowed me to have a very successful transition into a new life. His fantastic bedside manner and on-going after care is out of this world. His staff is wonderful and just as supporting. You feel so great after a visit to his office just by the awesome treatment and kind words you receive from Dr Bledsoe and his staff. You will not regret having Dr Samuel Bledsoe as your surgeon!! He's the best of the best!!

I went to Dr. Bledsoe on the recommendation of a co-worker. I have been very happy with him, his staff and the results of my surgery. He is very friendly and seems to be very concerned about the well being of his patients. All surgical risks were well covered and his was more than happy to answer any questions.

His aftercare program is well structured and he encourages patients to followup with him on a regular basis. He is very enthusiastic about patient results and tends to act like a proud father when measuring progress.

The only drawback, if you can call it that, is that he is very busy and has to occasionally reschedule appointments. However, they have always given advance notice and followups are rescheduled in a timely manner.

He has great bedside manner and great surgical skill. He even offered to pray with me in pre-op. I suffered absolutely no complications from my surgery. I would recommend Dr. Bledsoe to anyone.

Dr. Bledsoe is the best and I will always say that. His demeanor is unlike any other doctor that I've ever had. He actually cares and actually listens when I speak to him. He is straight forward, honest, takes his time to explain things to you if you don't fully understand, and very serious. Not so serious that he can't see humor, cause he will definately laugh with you. His bedside manner....WOW, is all I can say. TOP NOTCH!!!

His medical team is 1st CLASS!!! I love his team in the office and in the hospital. He has chosen ONLY the best for his patients. Mrs. Pam and Mrs. Hailie are his nurses. They treat you like a person. With the utmost respect and dignity. You can't find that everywhere these days. Compassion....the entire team of his has compassion. NOT one nurse or assistant is stuck up or act as if they are too good or so much above you that they can't see you eye to eye.

I went to the seminar and that is where I met Dr. B for the first time. After reading his accomplishments and accrediations, I choose Dr. B over Dr. Parrish. Something in me chose Dr. B and I am so glad that I have.

He is a true Christian man. He is a family man. Rare to find that these days. He will pray with you before surgery if you request it. Before each procedure he has done on me, he has prayed with me and my family. He also prays for his medical team!!! I like that. And he is truly sincere in everything that he does. I've been watching him for the last 9 months as my doctor and have come to the conclusion that I would refer him to anyone who was looking into weight loss surgery.

We have our own special wing in the hospital!!! And we are treated like royalty! ONLY bariatric patients will be in the wing. That part I liked as I was around those who were facing the same struggle as me. You will end up meeting other patients because we have to walk so much. That was a nice perk too. As I met a few lovely women and we are each others support!!! The nursing staff in the wing, are like no other you will ever meet. They are hand picked and are very compassionate. I was amazed at the quality of care that is provided the staff on the Bariatric wing.

Yeah, we have struggled to find out why I have the pains that I do, and yes, I am a lil stubborn and yes, he has had to fuss me on a few occasions. He fusses cause he cares, if he didn't fuss with me then he wouldn't care. He truly does want the best for his patients. He will do everything in his power to help you to be successful in our new journey.

I am proud to be his patient and YES I would refer anyone to him that was truly ready to make the change in their life.

Dr. Fuller and his staff are very competent and accessible throughout the process. They helped me meet all my Insurance criteria (which were thorough and lengthy). I feel comfortable recommending Dr. Fuller as your surgeon for Gastric Sleeve surgery (which is what I opted for so the only surgery I can vouch for given my personal experience). Shannon, RN, is exceptional and works very hard to meet patient needs and requests in a professional and friendly manner. Your own personal experience could differ from mine but overall, you are in the best professional hands with this office and surgeon.

My wife and I have been very impressed with Dr. Fuller and his assistant Shannon. The seminar was very helpful and we were able to get my wife's procedure scheduled quickly. The surgery went without a hitch and he was even able to repair a hiatal hernia we had forgotten about. Thanks to the sleeve gastrectomy, my wife has now lost over 20 pounds and is looking forward to reaching her goal. Dr. Fuller has been extremely helpful, professional and pleasant to work with. I believe anyone would be happy with the treatment he offers. As others have mentioned, his office staff is somewhat lacking in tact. But so far it has been a great experience and my wife has lost 26 pounds!

Dr. Bledsoe is truly wonderful. He and his staff cares about their patients. I was 280 pounds, and just in 5 months I have lost a 115 pounds and my goal is to loose only 40 more pounds. I have been recommending him to everyone that I talk to when they ask me what I have done. Grant it, I have had some minor set backs since the surgery. After I recovered from the gastric bypass, my daddy died in April, and then during all that my gallbladder started acting up, yet Dr. Bledsoe and his staff have been there for me through it all. The way the staff and Dr. Bledsoe treats us, is like we are family. Words can't describe how thankful I am to have them all in my life and to support me through this. Thank you Dr. Bledsoe for giving me my life back and for helping me. I can't thank you enough.

Dr. Sam Bledsoe. General and Bariatric surgeon, Alexandria, Louisiana.

He's the embodiment of everything you hope an excellent surgeon would be. Knowledgeable, extremely capable, listens and answers questions, goes the extra mile, wonderful bedside manner, marvelous aftercare, truly cares for his patient as an individual....the list goes on.

If you are searching for an excellent and experienced surgeon, then choosing Dr. Bledsoe is a no-brainer. He's your man.

Extremely thorough. No hidden surprises. Knew what to expect.. very pleased thus far. Highly recommend.