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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
4.2 out of 5
315 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
34 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 School at Galveston

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

Recommend Provider
4.5 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.4 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
4.0 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.1 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.3 out of 5

Overall: 4.2 out of 5

(315 Ratings, 34 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

Everyone receptionist, MA ,nurse, doctor , lab technician very courtesy during my visit.

Date

Aug 24, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

They take a long time to answer the calls.

Date

Aug 23, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

All around perfection love going here

Date

Jul 27, 2022
4 out of 5

Comment

I would send my friends to see them.Trust.is.hard to come by.They have.a.good.bunch.of.people.that work there.Doctors.and.Nurses.both...,..,.... .,......AMEN....,.They.do their.Best.,,....,

Date

Jul 13, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

They are all a really great group of people who care for their patients and Dr Gills is top notch! He is one of the most knowledgeable doctors I've ever had when it comes to patient care. I'm glad he's mine!

Date

May 31, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

From the time I entered the door, we were treated with excellent professional care. It was the BEST.

Date

May 31, 2022
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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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