Arkansas Bariatric Institute

01/17/2026

More energy. Better health. More time. 💙

“Bariatric surgery adds an average of 9 years to a person's life, and you can't really put a price on that.” – Dr. Kristin Patton

With bariatric surgery now more accessible under the current law, more patients have the opportunity to explore this path toward lasting health.

🎥 Watch Dr. Kristin Patton speaking with Chris Gay about the new law that mandates that insurance polices provide coverage for bariatric surgery for eligible patients:
👉 SalineMemorial.org/Patton7

📞 Call Arkansas Bariatric Institute at 501.776.7171
🌐 https://www.arkansasbariatricinstitute.com/

A newly enacted law now requires insurance companies operating in Arkansas to cover critical weight loss procedures. Bariatric surgery as well as pre- and post-

01/14/2026

Transformation Tuesday: Crystal Edition! ✨

Check out these results! Crystal underwent SADI surgery in June 2024 and has already lost 110 pounds! 📉🔥

The SADI-S (Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass) is a powerful tool for long-term weight loss and metabolic health. We are so proud of Crystal’s progress and can’t wait to see her continue to thrive.

Ready to take the first step toward a healthier you? 💻 Visit us to learn more: https://www.arkansasbariatricinstitute.com/surgical-weight-loss

01/09/2026

📢 Big news for Arkansans considering weight-loss surgery!
A new Arkansas law now requires insurance plans to cover bariatric surgery, making this life-changing care more accessible. 🎉 In this video, Dr. Salem, bariatric surgeon at Saline Surgery and Weight Loss Clinic / Arkansas Bariatric Institute, explains what this means for patients and their options moving forward.
▶️ Watch here:
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/new-arkansas-law-weight-loss-surgery-insurance/91-00d03536-0827-4588-ac8e-3a491167e853?fbclid=IwY2xjawPM5blleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsRmczMVZsY2xaR1NnbGgzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo3tLa-A6lX1Aq5FbYTnFHBSYOKmtcQJYju9CMq4PlaUSjUeuKULaXtw_0iR_aem_k6ssN3AJS5VHbFMOO3x_Fw
💙 Expert care. Real support. Life-changing results.
👉 Visit arkansasbariatricinstitute.com or call 501.574.7171 to learn more about our weight loss solutions.

01/03/2026

100 pounds down — and a big win for access to care in Arkansas 🎉
Suzanne is celebrating an amazing milestone: 100 pounds lost in 18 months!
Her journey highlights why a new Arkansas law matters. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, Act 628 will require many insurance plans to cover medically necessary bariatric surgery and related care, helping remove financial barriers for eligible patients.
📄 Learn more about what this law means and who it may help:
👉 https://www.salinememorial.org/news/2025/12/31/new-arkansas-law-expands-insurance-coverage-for-bariatric-surgery

👉 Visit arkansasbariatricinstitute.com or call 501.574.7171 to learn more about our weight loss solutions.

08/24/2025

Voting ends soon, so don't miss your chance to vote for Dr. Kristin Patton and the team at Saline Surgery and Weight Loss Clinic in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Best of the Best 2025!
Click this link to vote for Dr. Patton for Best Bariatric Surgeon: SalineMemorial.org/Vote4Patton.
Click this link to vote for Saline Surgery and Weight Loss Clinic as Best Weight-Loss Clinic: SalineMemorial.org/Vote4Bariatrics.

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05/03/2025

Today is Tonya’s birthday! Tonya is one of our office representatives. We like to call her the jack of all trades - she has the best green thumb, can decorate cakes beautifully and is a huge help around the office. Happy birthday, Tonya!

04/13/2025

Today is Cassie’s birthday! Cassie is one of our front desk representatives. She is a sweet soul and our patients & staff love working with her!

03/20/2025

Today is Carly’s birthday! Carly is our registered dietitian. She loves all things pink, trying new recipes, and hanging out with her new husband! Happy birthday, Carly!

03/13/2025

It’s and we celebrated our registered dietitian nutritionists for yesterday! Nutrition is such an important aspect of weight loss and we appreciate all you do to improve the health of our patients!

03/12/2025

Today is Traci’s birthday! Traci is our nurse practitioner. She loves traveling, music and the beach. Happy birthday, Traci!