Dr. Larkus Howard Pesnell, MD

Dr. Larkus Pesnell is a family medicine physician with expertise in anesthesiology and pathology, bringing nearly six decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Pesnell has dedicated 59 years to serving patients across multiple medical disciplines. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Pesnell maintains affiliations with Baptist Health Medical Center Stuttgart and practices across several locations in Arkansas, including Vilonia, Fort Smith, and Heber Springs. His clinical focus includes treating patients struggling with substance use disorders, including heroin use and opioid dependency. He also addresses prescription medicine misuse through comprehensive care approaches. Dr. Pesnell offers counseling services, conducts mental health assessments, and performs toxicology testing …to support his patients' recovery and wellness journeys.