Scott M. Dickson, M.D. Family Medicine Physician
Primary Appointment Location
Family Medical Center in Jonesboro
311 E. Matthews Ave.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
- Appointment Phone Number
- 870-972-0063
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Primary Care
- Accepting New Patients
- No
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English

About Dr. Dickson
Clinical Biography
Scott Dickson, M.D., attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 1994. He then attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and received his medical degree in 1998. Dr. Dickson completed his internship and residency training at the UAMS AHEC Northeast Family Medicine Residency Program in 2001. He then joined the faculty at AHEC Northeast. He became the Residency Director for the AHEC Northeast Program in August 2009.
Dr. Dickson has served as Chief of the Department of Family Medicine at St. Bernards Medical Center from 2007 to 2009, and served on a number of other committees at St. Bernards including Medical Executive Committee, Quality Assessment and Improvement Committee, Hospice Advisory Board and the Ethics Committee. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians and the Jonesboro Church Health Clinic.
He is married to Heather Dickson, Pharm.D., and is a Jonesboro native. In his spare time, he enjoys swimming, snow skiing, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Dickson's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- UAMS Regional Campuses
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Residency
- Family Medical Center - Jonesboro
- Internship
- Family Medical Center - Jonesboro
- Medical School
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Undergraduate Education
- Arkansas State University
Associations
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Dr. Dickson's Research
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Dr. Dickson's Areas of Expertise

Primary Care
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Locations Where Dr. Dickson Practices

Family Medical Center in Jonesboro , Primary Location
311 E. Matthews Ave.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
- Appointment Phone Number
- 870-972-0063
New and Returning Patients
Comment
I trust Dr. Dickson with my healthcare. He explains everything well. Can't ask for nobody better. Thank you.
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Jul 26, 2024Comment
Dr Dickson is very kind & a good listener. He is knowledgeable about my health problems & am confident he does an excellent job treating them/me.
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Jul 26, 2024Comment
Dr. Scott Dickson has provided excellent medical care to us for many, many years. We trust him with our medical care and he seeks information and research if something unusual or unique arises. We and our children value his care for us.
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Jul 17, 2024Comment
Dr Dickson is the best!
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Jul 03, 2024Comment
Dr . Dickson has been my doctor for years-I won't see anyone else! I have no improvement suggestions-I am completely satisfied with care.
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Jun 13, 2024Comment
I've seen Dr Scott Dickson for several years. He's always very thorough with diagnosis.
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Jun 12, 2024Comment
I was mostly happy with my experience but I had to wait two hours to see a doctor.
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May 15, 2024Comment
We completely trust Dr. Dickson. We know he has our health as important to him as it is to us. We are truly happy to know he is our physician.
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May 08, 2024Comment
We are getting older and we completely trust Dr. Dickson with our health concerns. He is very interested in us and we feel very comfortable knowing he is looking after us.
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May 08, 2024Comment
Dr. Dickson is the absolute best doctor! He is genuine, patient and demonstrates true care for your overall wellbeing. He never rushed in and out . I always feel validated in my concerns and leave feeling like I am in good hands of my medical professional.
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May 08, 2024