Summary

Dr. Joe Hester is an ophthalmologist with 48 years of experience treating eye conditions and disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. Dr. Hester is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Hester practices at multiple locations throughout Arkansas, including Little Rock, Magnolia, and Camden, with a primary affiliation at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. His expertise focuses on treating dry eyes, glaucoma, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca. He performs comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye health. Patients have given Dr. Hester an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 48 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joe Dodd Hester has 4 locations

Little Rock Eye Clinic

201 Executive Ct Ste ALittle Rock, AR 72205
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Magnolia Regional Medical Center

101 Hospital DrMagnolia, AR 71753

Hester Eye Care

416 Hospital DrCamden, AR 71701
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Hester Eye Care

1700 Pittman RdMagnolia, AR 71753
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Joe Dodd Hester, MDDr. Jay Owen Brainard, MDDr. Richard Andrew Harper, MDDr. Monica C Hall, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
48 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Little Rock , ARLittle Rock , ARLittle Rock , ARLittle Rock , AR
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joe Dodd Hester

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joe Dodd Hester has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joe Dodd Hester has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arkansas, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Joe Hester's office located?
Dr. Joe Hester's office is located at 201 Executive Ct Ste A, Little Rock, AR, 72205.
What languages does Dr. Joe Hester speak?
Dr. Joe Hester speaks English and Spanish.
Is Dr. Joe Hester accepting new patients?
Dr. Joe Hester is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Joe Hester's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Joe Hester accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joe Hester accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joe Hester affiliated with?
Dr. Joe Hester is affiliated with Magnolia Regional Medical Center.

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