Arkansas's Dedicated Fatty Liver Center · Fort Smith
Flip the Hourglass. Reverse Fatty Liver Disease.
Most people don’t know their liver can heal.
Arkansas Fatty Liver Institute is a dedicated clinic built around one goal — turning your liver and metabolic health in the right direction with advanced testing, root-cause treatment, and medically supervised weight loss.
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Painless 10-minute FibroScan
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No referral needed
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Board-certified specialist
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Most insurance accepted
Start Your Liver Health Journey
We respond within 1 business day. Most patients are seen promptly.
Board-Certified Specialist
Gastroenterology & Obesity Medicine
Painless FibroScan
Non-invasive liver testing in 10 minutes
No Referral Required
Book directly with the clinic
Most Insurance Accepted
AR & OK Medicaid, Medicare & more
You’re Not Stuck
A Diagnosis Isn’t a Life Sentence. It’s a Turning Point.
If you’ve recently been told you have a fatty liver (now known medically as MASLD or MASH), or you’ve struggled for years to lose stubborn belly fat, you probably feel overwhelmed. Chances are, a doctor looked at your elevated liver enzymes, told you to “just eat better and exercise,” and sent you out the door without any real guidance on how to actually do it.
Here’s the incredible news: your liver is the only organ in your body that can completely regenerate itself.
That’s exactly why we built this institute. We start where your last doctor stopped — by finding out how congested your liver actually is, and why your body is holding onto weight. Then we build a plan around you: targeted liver treatment and medically supervised weight loss that give your body what it’s been missing. Not a pamphlet. A real path forward.
How We’re Different
Healthcare Designed Around You — Not Just Your Symptoms
Painless, Advanced Testing
Forget scary, painful liver biopsies. We use state-of-the-art, non-invasive technology like FibroScan® to measure your liver health in exactly 10 minutes.
The Root-Cause Approach
Fatty liver, weight gain, and deep fatigue are all connected. We treat the root cause — metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance — so your results actually last.
Compassionate Care
Shame has no place in medicine. We partner with you to build a lifestyle and treatment plan that fits your real, everyday life in Arkansas.v
What We Treat
Conditions & Services
A focused, liver-centered practice with the metabolic expertise to treat what drives fatty liver disease. Explore the areas most relevant to you.
Care Led by a Specialist
You’ll Be Cared for by Dr. Ihab Herraka, MD
Board-Certified Gastroenterologist & Obesity Medicine Physician
Dr. Herraka built his practice around the liver — combining gastroenterology and obesity medicine to treat both the liver and the metabolic factors behind it. Fellowship-trained at the University of Florida and in practice since 2012, he stays current with the newest standards of care for MASLD, MASH, and liver fibrosis.
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Board-certified in 3 specialties
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AASLD · ACG · ASGE member
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Fellowship-trained, Univ. of Florida
Before Your First Visit
Anxious About Your First Appointment? Here’s What to Know.
Do I need a doctor’s referral to see you?
In most cases, no! While we love collaborating with your primary care provider or general GI doctor to ensure you get seamless care, a referral is entirely optional for most plans. You can book an appointment with us directly to start your weight loss or liver healing journey
Will my insurance cover weight loss and liver treatments?
Does the FibroScan hurt?
Visit Us
Arkansas Fatty Liver Institute
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Location
3215 Old Greenwood Rd A, Fort Smith, AR 72903, United States
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Phone
(479) 431-6421
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Hours
Mon–Fri: [8:00 AM – 5:00 PM] Sat–Sun: Closed
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Scheduling
No referral needed — request an evaluation online or by phone.
Request an Evaluation
We respond within 1 business day.
Your Liver Can Heal. Let’s Start Today.
Advanced testing, root-cause treatment, and a real plan built around you — from Arkansas’s dedicated fatty liver center.