Hot Springs internist Seth Barnes, MD, has been named president of the Arkansas Medical Society (AMS), and will lead the physician advocacy group over the next year.
A Fordyce native, Barnes attended undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas Monticello, earned a medical degree at UAMS, and completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Beginning his career in private practice at Batesville’s White River Diagnostic Clinic, he also served as chief of staff at White River Medical Center during his 19-year tenure. Barnes also served as executive medical director for Future Fuel Chemical Company Batesville from 2002 to 2018.
Today, Barnes lives in Hot Springs, where he is employed by the St. Vincent Medical Group as an internist. In addition to his involvement with the Society since 1999, he is a fellow with the American College of Physicians.
“I love the work that AMS does to protect the profession from outside influences and adverse legislation. It’s so much fun to get together and share experiences, and it’s reassuring to be in a group whose mission is to help the profession along. I encourage folks to join because that’s where our strength comes from,” said Barnes.