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Dr. David Estes, MD

Dr. David Estes, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Estes, MD is an internist in Bella Vista, AR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1 Mercy Way Bella Vista, AR 72714
Telehealth available

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Dr. Estes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Estes

2.4
19 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
26%
26%
4 star
11%
11%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
58%
58%

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Terrible doctor
All these people care about is money. They don't work with you they work against you. This is not healthy care. I'm so sick of the Almighty dollar being more important that people's real issues.
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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Jacquelyn Stone – Jul 15, 2024
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Dismissive of issues. Said I was just getting old. Finally my colon was blocked. Asked him to feel large growth and he barely touched me and said there wasn't anything there. Turned out to have a 5x7x4 inch cyst. Like being 9 months pregnate. Second dr found it immediately.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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DD in Bella Vista, AR – Jun 27, 2024
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Unattentive
He looked at his laptop the whole visit. Very uncommunicative. I tried him for three years and that was more than enough.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 29, 2023
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Dr Estes
I just started with Dr Estes; but the times I have seen him - he was attentive & seemed to want to help me with several issues.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 11, 2023
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Had to walk out…
Because his nurse was condescending and rude. I think that reflects on the doctor as well because he is ok with that going on.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Paul – May 25, 2022
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Dr Estes obviously hates his job. I found him to be dismissive and uninterested in me or my health concern. He has the worst bedside manner of any physician I have ever consulted.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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Chrome Dome – Feb 14, 2021
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If you need a caring medical professional,who listens rather this guy casting judgements go to northwest physicians.wish I knew about 5 yrs.ago instead of frustrating dr.estes If you are 65 or over northwest is the place to be seen Walk ins every day from 7-9,then schedules apts from 9 to 6..I am so thankful I made the change. Estes needs to retire
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Joe – Oct 13, 2020
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Went to him 2-3 times. His bedside manner was cold. He never looked up from his laptop. Visits felt rushed. On my 2nd visit I expressed my concerns about his uncaring attitude to his nurse and she said she'd talk with him. By my 3rd visit I was so infuriated with him that my blood pressure was high so he prescribed bp meds which I never filled the rx. Happy to say I've found a new primary physician at Northwest (and my blood pressure is well within the normal range).
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Gma*C – Mar 12, 2020
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I think Dr. Estes is a good Dr. While I have my own opinons on things he gives me time to get where he is in his thinking about my condition. I hate the computers they have to type on but I am not the only one and maybe it saves time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy Spangler in Bella Vista, AR – Mar 11, 2016
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Dr. David Estes, MD is an internist in Bella Vista, AR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Mercy Clinic Primary Care Bella Vista1 Mercy Way Bella Vista, AR 72714
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas

    2710 S Rife Medical Ln
    Rogers, AR 72758
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

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

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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