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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
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Overview

Area of Expertise
Primary Care
Accepting New Patients
No
Patient Types
Adults
Children and Adolescents
Language
English
4.7 out of 5
136 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
30 comments
Edward  L. Gills, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations
  • Ratings & Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Gills

This provider is not currently accepting new patients.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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

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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
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9 out of 5
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 out of 5
Provider explained things clearly
4.9 out of 5
Provider included you in decisions
4.9 out of 5
Provider showed concern
4.9 out of 5

Overall: 4.7 out of 5

(136 Ratings, 30 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

Perfect

Date

Mar 11, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Gills has always been very good.

Date

Mar 06, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr.Gills is a very caring and good doctor

Date

Feb 13, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Very good Dr gills very good and professional.

Date

Jan 30, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Excellent

Date

Jan 07, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr Gills is thorough,he listens and recommends things I can do for myself

Date

Dec 07, 2024
More Recent Reviews
5 out of 5

Comment

Perfect

Date

Mar 11, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Gills has always been very good.

Date

Mar 06, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr.Gills is a very caring and good doctor

Date

Feb 13, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Very good Dr gills very good and professional.

Date

Jan 30, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Excellent

Date

Jan 07, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr Gills is thorough,he listens and recommends things I can do for myself

Date

Dec 07, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr gills is a good doctor.Im very happy with his services at uams.

Date

Nov 21, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

The best. And I am a picky retired nurse manager.

Date

Oct 08, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

Everyone is so friendly. I am very comfortable with my new doctor and staff.

Date

Sep 17, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

Keep up the great work

Date

Aug 06, 2024

Make an Appointment With Dr. Gills

This provider is not currently accepting new patients.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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