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Joe Hester, MD, Ophthalmology, Magnolia, AR, Magnolia Regional Medical Center

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Ophthalmology • Magnolia, AR

Cataract Related

Physician

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Summary

  • Dr. Joe Hester is an ophthalmologist in Magnolia, AR and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Magnolia Regional Medical Center and Ouachita County Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and has been in practice 39 years. He specializes in cataract related and is experienced in cataract and anterior segment.

Education & Training

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans)
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1979 - 1982
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1978 - 1979
  • University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of MedicineClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1978 - 1985
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

  • Maad’ookiing Mshkiki — Sharing Medicine: Connecting Indigenous Communities with Culturally Relevant COVID-19 Vaccine Information
    Maad’ookiing Mshkiki — Sharing Medicine: Connecting Indigenous Communities with Culturally Relevant COVID-19 Vaccine InformationFebruary 4th, 2021
  • Toronto’s Indigenous Population Largely Overlooked in COVID-19 Vaccine Plans, Doctors Who Work with Them Say
    Toronto’s Indigenous Population Largely Overlooked in COVID-19 Vaccine Plans, Doctors Who Work with Them SayJanuary 23rd, 2021
  • Bringing a COVID-19 Vaccine to Black and Indigenous Communities Distrustful of the Health System Has Unique Challenges. Here Are Some Places to Start
    Bringing a COVID-19 Vaccine to Black and Indigenous Communities Distrustful of the Health System Has Unique Challenges. Here Are Some Places to StartDecember 28th, 2020

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