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Family Medical Center in Fort Smith

Address

1301 S. E St.
Fort Smith, AR 72901

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Contact Information

General Information and Appointments
479-785-2431
Fax Number
479-494-7787

Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
7:40 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday
7:40 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday
7:40 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday
7:40 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday
7:40 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday
Closed

After Hours

If you need clinical advice on evenings, weekends or holidays, call our doctor on call at (479) 785-2431 and an operator will put you in contact with our doctor on call within 30 minutes.

Contents

  • About
    • Affiliation
  • Telemedicine
  • Patient Portal
  • Providers
  • Conditions
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Areas of Expertise

About Family Medical Center in Fort Smith

The UAMS Family Medical Center, Fort Smith, provides primary care medical services to patients of all ages. We not only offer treatment for acute medical conditions but also ongoing treatment for chronic conditions.

Our services also extend to annual physicals and wellness visits including well-woman and well-child visits. We cover pediatric conditions to senior health care with both child and adult immunizations. We also offer women’s health and maternity care services. Our highly-trained doctors in Fort Smith provide care for women before, during and after pregnancy. We also provide cancer screenings from colonoscopies for colon cancer to cervical cancer screenings.

The center contains 48 examination rooms. We have convenient walk-in visits for our patients. Our facility in Fort Smith also includes a minor surgical suite and gynecology procedure rooms. Conveniently, we have an in-house laboratory and digital x-ray services. The clinic has an electrocardiographic monitoring system, OB ultrasound, fetal monitor and radio surgical and cryotherapy units.

Pregnancy Care

At UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Fort Smith, we’re proud to support you through every stage of your pregnancy journey. From your very first checkup to the exciting moment you meet your baby—and well beyond—we offer personalized, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. Our experienced physicians provide complete women’s health and maternity services, and through our partnership with Baptist Health, they deliver babies at Baptist Health hospital—offering you trusted care in a comfortable and well-equipped setting. Right here in Fort Smith, we’re here to help you welcome your newest arrival with expert care close to home.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Family Medical Center in Fort Smith now offers COVID-19 vaccinations to all eligible residents.  For more information regarding vaccine availability, and who can get vaccinated, click here.

Affiliation

Family Medical Center — Fort Smith is affiliated with Baptist Health-Fort Smith.

Telemedicine Information

In an effort to keep our patients and health care workers safe, we are offering virtual visits and phone visits.

This service is available to both new and existing patients. Patients should call 479-785-2431 to schedule a telemedicine appointment.

Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday
Closed

UAMS Health MyChart

UAMS Health MyChart is a free online patient portal that gives you secure, 24-hour access to your health information. You can view lab and test results, send messages to your doctor, make appointments, pre-register for visits, refill prescriptions, and pay your bills. New patients can also register for MyChart and schedule their first appointment  at participating clinical locations using the same simple tool—making it easier than ever to get started with UAMS Health. Ask your provider or clinic staff to send you a sign-up link by email or text. Once you receive the link, you’ll have eight hours to sign up using just your name and date of birth.

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Providers at Family Medical Center in Fort Smith

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Jimmy D. Acklin, M.D.

Jimmy D. Acklin, M.D. Family Medicine Physician

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Jennifer E. Becker, CNP

Jennifer E. Becker, CNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Bryan H. Clardy, M.D.

Bryan H. Clardy, M.D. Family Medicine Physician

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Edward  L. Gills, M.D.

Edward L. Gills, M.D. Family Medicine Physician

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Kaethe K. Goodwin Chigumira, M.D.

Kaethe K. Goodwin Chigumira, M.D. Family Medicine Physician

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Tabasum Imran, M.D.

Tabasum Imran, M.D. Family Medicine Physician

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Katherine A. Irish-Clardy, M.D.

Katherine A. Irish-Clardy, M.D. Family Medicine Physician

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Elizabeth R. Petray, LCSW

Elizabeth R. Petray, LCSW Clinical Social Worker

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Jessiela V. Roberts, M.D.

Jessiela V. Roberts, M.D. Family Medicine Physician

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Conditions Diagnosed or Treated at Family Medical Center in Fort Smith

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • COVID-19
  • Diabetes, Type 1
  • Diabetes, Type 2
  • Flu
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Prediabetes

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed at Family Medical Center in Fort Smith

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Chronic Care
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • COVID-19 Vaccinations
  • Diagnostic Lab
  • Flu Shots
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Ultrasound
  • Weight Control
  • Well-Child Care
  • Wellness Exams

Areas of Expertise Represented at Family Medical Center in Fort Smith

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Primary Care

Seeing a primary care provider is a great way to get healthy and stay that way. Let a UAMS Health provider get you to a better state of health.

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Women’s Health

UAMS Health is dedicated to continuing to improve women’s health services throughout the state, and we have all the services you need to …

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