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About AppleGate Recovery of El Dorado
AppleGate Recovery operates an outpatient opioid addiction clinic in downtown El Dorado, Arkansas at 403 W Oak Street, Suite 300. The clinic is part of a multi-state AppleGate Recovery network founded by Dr. Philip Isherwood, who began the organization in 2008 after years of work as a medical director at an existing substance use treatment center. The model is built around office-based opioid treatment (OBOT), an evidence-based outpatient approach that allows patients to maintain work, school, and family commitments while receiving care.
The clinical core of AppleGate is medication-assisted treatment. Licensed providers prescribe Suboxone, buprenorphine, the extended-release injections Brixadi and Sublocade, and Vivitrol to help patients stabilize withdrawal, suppress cravings, and lay a medical foundation for recovery. Medications are paired with individual counseling and case management so that the psychosocial dimensions of opioid use disorder are addressed alongside the physiological ones.
AppleGate El Dorado primarily serves adults and young adults with opioid use disorder, though the program also supports patients with alcohol addiction and broader substance use disorders. The clinic accepts Medicaid and most private insurance plans, and the wider organization has provided care to more than 11,000 patients across 32 clinics in 9 states. Patients can begin services with an initial intake assessment, after which the medical team develops a personalized treatment plan.
While AppleGate Recovery does not list a residential or inpatient component, the clinic functions as a long-term outpatient home for patients who need ongoing MAT and counseling. Recovery is framed as a process rather than a single event, and the program emphasizes a judgment-free environment for patients who may have hesitated to seek help previously. With a 4-star Google rating across reviewers, the El Dorado location offers a regionally accessible option for southern Arkansas residents living with opioid or alcohol dependency.
- Specialized medication-assisted treatment with Suboxone and buprenorphine for medically supervised opioid detox
- Medical Director Dr. Philip Isherwood overseeing withdrawal management protocols since 2008
- Outpatient detox programs allowing patients to maintain daily responsibilities during treatment
- Comprehensive case management integrated with medical detox services
- Flexible scheduling Monday-Friday with extended weekday hours for working adults