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Dr. William Hefley, MD

Dr. William Hefley, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. William Hefley, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Little Rock, AR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hefley has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery, Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery, and Hip & Pelvic Surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Jefferson Regional Medical Center and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 114 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (114 reviews)

Practice

5 Saint Vincent Cir Ste 100 Little Rock, AR 72205

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(501) 978-1440

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hefley specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hefley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hefley

4.4

114 ratings, 67 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
9%
9%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 24, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Greg – Mar 12, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Carol E – Feb 23, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 19, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 13, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 07, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 06, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jan 17, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 04, 2025
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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restless patient – Dec 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Alina Shackelford – Dec 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Glena Martin – Oct 31, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Rhonda Gatlin – Oct 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Floyd – Oct 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Solomon Cross – Oct 24, 2024
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About Me

biography

Dr. Bill Hefley specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder.  His interests include arthroscopic surgeries, total joint replacements and sports medicine.

Dr. Hefley's lifelong love of sports as an...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Vanderbilt University

    Medical School, 1985

  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985

  • Harding University

    Undergraduate School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Part of Orthopedic Team Top 1% in Nation, 2012

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Locations

Practice

Office5 Saint Vincent Cir Ste 100 Little Rock, AR 72205
1

Practice

Arkansas Specialty Radiology PLLC4300 Landers Rd North Little Rock, AR 72117
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart

    1703 N Buerkle St
    Stuttgart, AR 72160

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    92%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mena Regional Health System

    311 Morrow St N
    Mena, AR 71953

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Jefferson Regional Medical Center

    1600 W 40th Ave
    Pine Bluff, AR 71603

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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