Samuel E. Bledsoe, M.D. Surgeon
Primary Appointment Location
Specialty Clinic in Bryant
(Part of UAMS Health in Bryant)
1901 Encore Way
UAMS Health in Bryant
Fourth Floor
Bryant, AR 72019
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-252-6650
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Hernia Care
- Bariatric Surgery
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Bledsoe
Clinical Biography
Dr. Bledsoe is a bariatric and general surgeon who cares for patients with obesity as well as a broad range of general surgical conditions. His clinical focus includes minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with particular expertise in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, revision of previous bariatric procedures, and the surgical management of complications related to prior weight-loss surgery.
He also treats patients with gallbladder disease, hiatal and paraesophageal hernias, inguinal, umbilical, ventral and incisional hernias, appendicitis, diverticulitis, bowel obstruction, and other disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. When appropriate, he uses minimally invasive approaches designed to reduce pain, shorten recovery time, and help patients return to normal activities as safely and efficiently as possible.
Dr. Bledsoe places particular emphasis on helping patients understand their condition and treatment options so they can make informed decisions about their care. For patients considering bariatric surgery, his approach extends beyond the operation itself and focuses on achieving durable improvements in health, quality of life, and obesity-related medical conditions.
Dr. Bledsoe's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Surgery
- Professor
Education and Training
- Residency
- Baptist Medical Center (Birmingham, Alabama)
- Residency
- Carraway Methodist Medical Center
- Medical School
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Undergraduate Education
- Bob Jones University
Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Surgery — General Surgery
- American Board of Surgery — Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation
Associations
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Arkansas Medical Society
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Bledsoe
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
- Appendicitis
- Bowel Obstruction
- Colon Disease
- Complications of Prior Bariatric Surgery
- Diverticulitis
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Obesity
- Paraesophageal Hernia
- Small Intestine Diseases
- Soft Tissue Masses
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Bledsoe
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Colon Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Gastric Band Removal
- Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
- Revision of Prior Bariatric Surgery
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Small Bowel Surgery
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Dr. Bledsoe's Areas of Expertise
Hernia Care (Part of General Surgery)
A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery includes a range of procedures that help individuals achieve significant, long-term weight loss by making changes to the digestive system.
Locations Where Dr. Bledsoe Practices
Specialty Clinic in Bryant (Part of UAMS Health in Bryant) , Primary Location
1901 Encore Way
UAMS Health in Bryant
Fourth Floor
Bryant, AR 72019
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-252-6650
New and Returning Patients