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Dr. Cara Ballard, MD

Family Medicine* Age 48
Dr. Cara Ballard, MD
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Dr. Cara Ballard, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Benton, AR.
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Dr. Cara Ballard, MD

Family Medicine* Age 48
Benton, AR
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Cara Ballard, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Benton, AR.

About

Dr. Cara Ballard, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Benton, AR and has 22 years experience. They graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Saline Memorial Hospital and Baptist Health Medical Center - Little Rock. Dr. Ballard has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ballard received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Ballard is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Limb Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Limb Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Joint Pain
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Back Pain
Bladder Infection
Bronchitis
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Common Cold
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Fever
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Food Poisoning
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hives
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menstrual Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pharyngitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Radiculopathy
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Benton Family Clinic
    819 W Carpenter St, Benton, AR 72015
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 778-8264
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ballard
4.5
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Jan 19, 2022
Dr. Ballard is a caring and friendly doctor that knows her stuff. She is very personable and does not rush your visit. She listens to you and answers all your questions. I highly recommend her.
— Jan 19, 2022
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cara Ballard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ballard's profile.

Dr. Cara Ballard, MD is affiliated with Saline Memorial Hospital and Baptist Health Medical Center - Little Rock.

Yes, Dr. Cara Ballard, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saline Memorial Hospital

    1 Medical Park Dr, Benton, AR

  • Baptist Health Medical Center - Little Rock

    9601 Baptist Health Dr, Little Rock, AR