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Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients

(11 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

1601 W. 40th Avenue Suite 301
Pine Bluff, AR 71603

(870) 541-6070

Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR specializing in general surgery. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS is affiliated with Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

1601 W. 40th Avenue Suite 301
Pine Bluff, AR 71603

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811 Highway 65 South
Dumas, AR 71639

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Some issues Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2012 were catheterization, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	57
doctor visit	143
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2013 were catheterization, hospital care, inpatient care and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	14
catheterization	59
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	245
excision	14
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
open surgery	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	25
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2014 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
breast procedures	11
catheterization	74
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	182
excision	11
gastrointestinal procedures	41
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	41
open surgery	11
preventive care	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	23
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2015 were catheterization, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	49
doctor visit	211
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	54
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2016 were catheterization, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	54
doctor visit	203
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	28
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2017 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	41
doctor visit	218
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
preventive care	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	20
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2018 were catheterization, device removal, minimally invasive procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	46
device removal	15
doctor visit	233
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	12
preventive care	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	22
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2019 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	34
doctor visit	241
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
preventive care	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	25
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2020 were catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	21
doctor visit	205

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	23
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	226
gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	17
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
gastrointestinal procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
preventive care	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	16
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

anastomosis	14
breast procedures	12
catheterization	48
device removal	15
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	216
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	19
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	19
open surgery	12
preventive care	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	144
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	54
85 and over	23
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	11
Cancer	27

Education & Training

Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She completed residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

Residency: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Pine Bluff, AR.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$18,326 DAVINCI XI $11,500	Da Vinci Surgical System $6,826
Ethicon US, LLC	$209 Echelon Flex $38	Mega Vac $38	Echelon Circular $28	Mesh $26	Harmonic $22	Other $57
Endologix, Inc.	$74 AFX $74
AbbVie Inc.	$65 DALVANCE $65
KCI USA, Inc	$56 VAC THERAPY $43	PREVENA $13
Other	$567 XARACOLL $53	Progel Applicator Spray Tips $44	ZERBAXA $37	V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE $33	ANJESO $25	Other $376

**Types of Payments**
Education	$11,500
Travel and Lodging	$5,556
Food and Beverage	$2,224
Gift	$16

Biography

Dr. Michelle Eckert is a general surgery specialist. She attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and then went on to complete her residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. Clinical interests for Dr. Eckert include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is affiliated with Jefferson Regional Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Pine Bluff, AR.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Eckert, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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