Edward L. Gills, M.D. Family Medicine Physician
Primary Appointment Location
Family Medical Center in Fort Smith
1301 S. E St.
Fort Smith, AR 72901
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-785-2431
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Primary Care
- Accepting New Patients
- No
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English

About Dr. Gills
Clinical Biography
Edward Gills, MD, is a family medicine physician. Dr. Gills is originally from Pearland, Texas (south of Houston). He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Dr. Gills then completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston and a family medicine residency at Scott & White Hospital/Texas A & M University Health Sciences Center in Temple Texas. Pursuant to a special interest in obstetrics, Dr. Gills did a fellowship in obstetrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center/Methodist Hospitals in Jackson, Mississippi. He did a Rural Medicine fellowship in Tacoma, Washington, with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital/University of Washington and became certified in Family Medicine Obstetrics thru ABPS. Before coming to UAMS in 2015, he was on faculty at OU Tulsa Family Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for several years.
Since being on faculty at UAMS West, he has completed additional certification(s) in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M), Advanced Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (WorldLink Medical/Dr. Neal Rouzier), and a Functional Medicine Mentorship with Dr. Dan Kalish. His practice philosophy is integrative and personalized. He and his wife, Barbara, have one adult daughter, Lindsay.
Dr. Gills' Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- UAMS Regional Campuses
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
OB Fellowship - Medical School
- University of Texas Medical Branch
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine — Family Medicine
Dr. Gills' Areas of Expertise

Primary Care
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Locations Where Dr. Gills Practices

Family Medical Center in Fort Smith , Primary Location
1301 S. E St.
Fort Smith, AR 72901
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-785-2431
New and Returning Patients
Comment
It was great
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Jul 31, 2024Comment
I love Dr. Gills. He's a very excellent doctor and I will never go to no one else besides him. Thank you.
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Jul 10, 2024Comment
Excellent
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Jul 08, 2024Comment
Dr Gills is amazing. I couldn't believe how much time he took with me to establish as a new patient. He is so knowledgeable and friendly. I am so happy my friend recommended him to me. The nurse who took my vitals and initial info was also very friendly and professional.
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Jun 26, 2024Comment
The UMLU staff is amazing. They are number one in their field. I would recommend them to anyone. Keep up the good work.
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Jun 04, 2024Comment
God bless them all.thanks.
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May 22, 2024Comment
They were all Great ?
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May 21, 2024Comment
I just didn't feel a lot got done, doctor didn't look at my son just did computer stuff and they did no throat checks or ear check , just didn't seem like a thorough check up
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May 16, 2024Comment
It was a great option for a follow up
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May 13, 2024Comment
Very good.
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Apr 16, 2024