Orthopedic Surgery Doctors in Pine Bluff, AR Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Charles A Clark, MD Orthopaedic Surgery Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1609 W 40th Ave, Ste 501, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 Phone: 870-534-3449    Fax: 870-535-6730

Roy Louis Burrell, MD Orthopaedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1609 W 40th Ave, Suite 501, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 Phone: 870-534-3449    Fax: 870-541-4297

Dr. John Ora Lytle, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgery Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1609 W 40th Ave, Ste 501, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 Phone: 870-534-3449    Fax: 870-541-4297

Dr. James Alan Pollard, MD Orthopaedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1609 W 40th Ave, Ste 501, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 Phone: 870-534-3449    Fax: 870-541-4297

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