Dr. Cari Cordell, MD | Hot Springs, AR | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Cari Cordell is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. She earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she also completed her residency training. Dr. Cordell furthered her expertise through fellowship training at both Loyola University Hospital and Saint Francis Orthopedic, giving her advanced skills in orthopedic care. She provides care in English.

Dr. Cordell practices at CHI St. Vincent Orthopedic Clinic in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and maintains hospital privileges at Chi Saint Vincent Hot Springs. Her clinical focus includes helping patients with joint pain, shoulder injuries, and rotator cuff problems. She incorporates physical therapy and strength training approaches into patient treatment plans. Patients rate Dr. Cordell 4.1 out of 5 stars for her orthopedic care.

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21 Ratings
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Loyola University Hospital, Saint Francis Orthopedic
7 written reviews
1 specialty
15 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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Dr Cordell has done both of my wrist because of carpal tunnel and she has done both of my shoulders because of torn rotator cuffs and I did great and honestly very little pain. I would recommend her to anyone and have. Hot Springs should be proud to have her here.

June 5th, 2020

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Mother was referred to this dr. for a complete rotator cuff tear in the shoulder. You let her know that you disliked the way the radiologist did the MRI and the report because it wasn't done "the way you liked it". You offered no surgery options, in which all over the web as well as our PCP and the APN suggested would have to be done, but rather gave 6 weeks of PT instead. Go back to UAMS where you came from, we will find another doctor. Oh and your "better than you" attitude was unwelcome as well!!

October 19th, 2017

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The people above are idiots that only want pain pills, she is the best doc in AR.! I hate that people thread about their pain because they are pill heads...She did a surgery on me and it was perfect. From what I hear, she tells other doctors how to do their jobs. Way to go Cari!

February 11th, 2016

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Dr Cordell is one of the best doctors I have ever seen.

August 21st, 2015

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Don't care for her personality and patient treatment. Seems very cold.

June 10th, 2015

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Dr. Cordell & her staff are amazing, the environment is very positive & the ease of making an appointment is very much appreciated.

April 8th, 2015

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So happy & blessed to met a young lady, Dr. Cary Cordell @ mercy orthopedic .. I admit thinking when I saw a beautiful young lady, I thought "maybe I should see a real doctor".. After hearing a great Doctor & Surgeon speak, you will realize this LADY is a the top of the Hand Surgeons.. Her knowledge, wisdom, & DOCTOR skills will spellbound you.. I was blessed by HER skills, & we are all blessed to have a EXCELLENT hand surgeon in Hot Springs..

March 23rd, 2014

CHI St. Vincent Orthopedic Clinic - Hot Springs

1662 Higdon Ferry Rd Ste 300Hot Springs, AR 71913

Tel: (501) 321-2663

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 1:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Cari Cordell, MD	Dr. Bruce Laron Smith, MD	Dr. Marta D Stanley	Dr. Allen Dale Kincheloe, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery

4 (21 Ratings)	3.1 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	52 Years of Experience		56 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks English, German
Hot Springs , AR	Hot Springs National Park , AR	Hot Springs National Park , AR	Hot Springs , AR
Med School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences	Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine		Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
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Arthroscopy
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Medical Doctor, Arkansas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Loyola University Hospital, Saint Francis Orthopedic

Residency

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Medical School

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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