Orthopedic Surgeons · Arkansas · October 2026
Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Arkansas (October 2026)
Dr. Kenneth Martin ranks first with a score of 86.5: 4.9 stars from 534 Google reviews; 48 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Jason Pleimann ranks second with a score of 86.5: 4.9 stars from 532 Google reviews; 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Larry Nguyen ranks third with a score of 86.3: 4.9 stars from 410 Google reviews; 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Kenneth Martin, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 534 Google reviews
Score 86.5 · 48 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jason Pleimann, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 532 Google reviews
Score 86.5 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Larry Nguyen, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 410 Google reviews
Score 86.3 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jason Brandt, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 309 Google reviews
Score 86.0 · 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jason Stewart, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 183 Google reviews
Score 85.4 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jon Banwart, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 64 Google reviews
Score 85.3 · 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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David Rhodes, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 134 Google reviews
Score 84.9 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Ethan Schock, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 119 Google reviews
Score 84.7 · 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Simon Mears, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 101 Google reviews
Score 84.4 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Eric Gordon, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 203 Google reviews
Score 83.9 · 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
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| 1 | Kenneth Martin, MD | Little Rock | 86.5 | 4.9 | 534 | 48 |
| 2 | Jason Pleimann, MD | Fayetteville | 86.5 | 4.9 | 532 | 30 |
| 3 | Larry Nguyen, MD | North Little Rock | 86.3 | 4.9 | 410 | 30 |
| 4 | Jason Brandt, MD | Jonesboro | 86.0 | 4.9 | 309 | 31 |
| 5 | Jason Stewart, MD | North Little Rock | 85.4 | 4.9 | 183 | 30 |
| 6 | Jon Banwart, MD | Bentonville | 85.3 | 5.0 | 64 | 34 |
| 7 | David Rhodes, MD | North Little Rock | 84.9 | 4.9 | 134 | 35 |
| 8 | Ethan Schock, MD | Little Rock | 84.7 | 4.9 | 119 | 31 |
| 9 | Simon Mears, MD | Little Rock | 84.4 | 4.9 | 101 | 30 |
| 10 | Eric Gordon, MD | Little Rock | 83.9 | 5.0 | 203 | 26 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked orthopedic surgeon in Arkansas?
Kenneth Martin, MD in Little Rock, with a BestDocs score of 86.5 (4.9 stars from 534 Google reviews; 48 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas have online booking?
39 of the 103 ranked orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these orthopedic surgeons ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.