Direct Surgical Care of Hot Springs is an independent surgical practice led by Dr. Mandy Rice, specializing in general and robotic-assisted surgery. The practice emphasizes high-quality care, transparent pricing and a strong patient-physician relationship. Dr. Rice aims to give patients time to discuss their diagnoses and understand available options, risks and benefits.

Services include minor and major procedures performed in an office, surgery center or hospital. Location options are chosen to suit each patient’s needs while considering convenience and cost. The practice also offers da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical techniques, which are minimally invasive and provide the surgeon with enhanced visibility and maneuverability, with the potential to reduce risk, pain and length of stay.

Direct Surgical Care accepts most health coverage plans and works to make expenses easier to understand, including through cash-based options. The team includes office manager Kimberli. Clinic appointments are generally held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Rix Building in Hot Springs, Arkansas; other days are reserved for procedures and hospital coverage.