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Dr. David Black, MD

Dr. David Black, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. David Black, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Little Rock, AR and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Black has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHI St. Vincent Infirmary and Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

800 Fair Park Blvd Little Rock, AR 72204

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Black specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Black's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Black

4.2
21 ratings, 19 with a written review
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Wouldn’t let him work on a stray animal!
What stood out most was his rudeness! Would rather suffer than let this guy work on me. No people skills. Rude! Thinks he’s better than everyone else who isn’t a doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Oct 01, 2023
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Time wasted
I normally don’t like sharing a bad experience however it was not pleasant
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jan 08, 2023
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Would highly recommend Dr Black
Dr Black is a highly skilled and empathic surgeon. He removed bones from my hand that were rubbing bone on bone from a past ligament injury and fused my slac wrist in 2019. He was kind and honest. The surgery relieved my hand and wrist pain and restored my function almost completely. I highly recommend him and his team.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Susan – Nov 07, 2022
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Great doctor, very helpful, very caring.
I have discovered trigger finger on my left hand and came to Dr. Black for a solution. Problem solved. I definitely recommend Dr. Black.
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
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I definitely recommend – Nov 05, 2022
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This was my second time seeing Dr Black. He was very thorough and explained everything to me. Absolutely one of the nicest people I’ve met. I would highly recommend this doctor to anyone in need .
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
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Pete Brown – Jul 09, 2022
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Excellent care and experience!!!
Very attentive and caring! Wonderful explanations and information! Listened about a non related issue that i wasn't even aware there was a solution and was able to take care of that too! Made me feel it was as important to him as it was to me to take care of the pain i was having by diagnosing cause and providing treatment! Clinic so clean and fresh smelling! Very friendly staff! Would definitely recommend!
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
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Brenda – May 21, 2022
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I liked outside check in and a waiting area that wasn’t crowed My visit went smoothly. Dr Black answered my questions thoroughly. He did a good exam of my hand and I am comfortable with his advice.
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
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Dec 12, 2021
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I love Dr. Black. He’s easy to get along with, has a sense of humor and a great hand doctor. He fixed my left hand & now helping with my right hand arthritis. Would definitely recommend him!
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
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Sharolyn Givens – Dec 04, 2021
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I first saw Dr. Black after an accidental gunshot wound with a 9mm hollow point, entering my left palm and went up my forearm, destroying my left ulna for 3-4 inches and the ulnar artery was shredded. It was major as E-room doctors in Texas told me it would never heal. Dr. Black took me that day and performed surgery the next. He built a new ulnar artery using a vein and repaired other structures. He had the patience to wait and see how the ulna did, rather than excise the shards and install a prosthesis. It eventually DID grow back together and I am thankful to him for being so talented as well as having a very nice and caring personality. I am also a professional and recognize intelligence in a field, and he definitely has the "it" factor. If he can fix my destroyed arm, he can fix any of the usual conditions that present in his office. I highly recommend him for anything he treats. 10 stars out of 5 above!!
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
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Phillip Moore – Nov 04, 2021
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Very good staff and doctor highly recommend !
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
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Oct 29, 2021
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I saw Dr. Black about pain in my hand. He has a personable, caring and knowledgeable personality. Was able to get surgery done immediately and felt in very good hands.
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
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Teri Francis – Sep 15, 2021
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I saw Dr. Black for a right radius and ulna fracture. This is one of the most efficiently run doctor’s offices I’ve ever visited. Every staff member I interacted with was kind and professional. It was a very nice visit.
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
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Linda – Sep 03, 2021
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My visit @ the Benton OrthoArkansas clinic went very smooth. Checked in by the nice lady at the front desk immediately. Taken to the exam room by Katie w/in 5 minutes of entering the building. Dr Black came in w/in just a few minutes for my visit. He listened to and answered all my questions. He asked about my son who had been a patient of his last year which I thought was very nice that he remembered treating my son. I would recommend Dr. Black to anyone and everyone that has any kind of hand, or wrist problem.
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
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Michele – Aug 04, 2021
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Very helpful. Willing to take time to discuss options.
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
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Mark Dunn – May 28, 2021
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Best staff ever. Quick in and out. Answers all questions and I had plenty. Dr Black made sure I understood everything in detail and took real time explaining it. Couldn’t have been any better before or after surgery.
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
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Tracy Schmidt – Feb 11, 2021
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I came to Dr. Black with pain in my forearm that radiated into my hand. I had 8 weeks of OT that didn't help and had an MRI that showed tendinitis. I was at first told I had tendinosis, but that turned out not to be correct. I was given 3 options, one of which included surgery. I chose surgery but after the MRI results showed tendinits, I was told I wasn't a candidate for surgery. I was then offered the PRP (platelet-rich plasma) procedure to try to heal the affected area. After researching the procedure, I saw that insurance companies don't pay for it and the FDA hasn't approved it. So the procedure is still experimental with no certain results showing it works 100% of the time. So I called back and left a message for someone to call me and told them the reasons I wasn't going to have the procedure done, and why, I said that unless they had another option for me that would work, I'll find another doctor. Nobody has ever called me back. Don't waste your time with this doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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SJohnson – Feb 10, 2021
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Dr. Black is a very adept surgeon. He followed me for three months and I’m very pleased with my outcome. The time he spends with you is comfortable and relaxed, never rushed. His staff is great. They are timely in communicating your needs to the proper people, keep you well informed and always pleasant.
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
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Connie Treat – Jan 01, 2021
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I would recommend Dr Black he very professional and friendly we had a great conversation I highly recommend him, he has a great staff, great atmosphere just all awesome service.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cindy – Jun 29, 2020
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Besides personable, I had an excellent outcome from hand surgery. Felt like I was treated by the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Coleen Franks – Feb 22, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Black believes our hands allow us to interact with the world.  His goal is to provide each patient the care needed to maximize function, minimize discomfort, and enable quick return to work and life.  Education, therapy, bracing,...read more

biography

David Black, MD, PhD, specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, bringing advanced care and innovative techniques to every patient.

Dr. Black earned an MD and PhD at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in...
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  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Philadelphia Hand Ctr-thomas Jefferson University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2017
  • University Of Mississippi Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2012
  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
  • University Of Mississippi

    Undergraduate School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthoarkansas PA800 Fair Park Blvd Little Rock, AR 72204
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  • Hours
    • Mon: open 24 hours
    • Tue: open 24 hours
    • Wed: open 24 hours
    • Thu: open 24 hours
    • Fri: open 24 hours
    • Sat: open 24 hours
    • Sun: open 24 hours
  • Directions
Orthoarkansas PA2305 Springhill Rd Ste 4 Bryant, AR 72019
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Orthoarkansas PA3480 Landers Rd North Little Rock, AR 72117
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  • Fax
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office6119 Midtown Ave Little Rock, AR 72205
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock

    3333 Springhill Dr
    North Little Rock, AR 72117

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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  • CHI St. Vincent Infirmary

    2 Saint Vincent Cir
    Little Rock, AR 72205
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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