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

Primary 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

Patient Types
Adults
Children and Adolescents
Language
English
4.2 out of 5
158 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
25 comments
Jimmy D. Acklin, M.D.

Contents

  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Locations
  • Ratings & Reviews

About Dr. Acklin

Clinical Biography

Jimmy Acklin is a native of Conway, Arkansas, and earned his Bachelor of Science in zoology at the University of Arkansas in 1979. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock in 1983. He completed a residency in Family Medicine at AHEC Fort Smith (now UAMS West Regional Campus) in 1986 where he served as chief resident. He passed his board exams and was recognized as a diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He immediately joined the residency faculty with a focus on rebuilding the obstetrics curriculum.

In 1992, he was acknowledged as a fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians and was promoted to associate professor of family medicine at UAMS. He completed his residency director fellowship through the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors in 1997 and became the residency director of AHEC Fort Smith in January 1997, serving in that capacity through 2012. He then spent six years working for the Veterans Healthcare Service of the Ozarks as a primary care physician.

He retired from the VA, but was not happy being separated from medicine, and resumed patient care on a part time basis with the River Valley Primary Care clinics in Radcliff and Lavaca from 2019 until 2023. He returned to teaching on a limited basis in 2021 at the UAMS West Regional Campus and has increased to 60% FTE at present.

Outside of his passion for teaching medical students and residents, he enjoys working with his church on various mission trips, traveling, the outdoors, and cooking.

Dr. Acklin's Academic Background

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine — Family Medicine

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Acklin

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

  • General Internal Medicine

Locations Where Dr. Acklin 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
4.4 out of 5
Provider discussed treatment options
4.5 out of 5
Provider explained things clearly
4.4 out of 5
Provider included you in decisions
4.5 out of 5
Provider showed concern
4.5 out of 5

Overall: 4.2 out of 5

(158 Ratings, 25 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

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Date

Sep 13, 2024
2.2 out of 5

Comment

When you call UAMS @ Fort Smith.. You have to leave a voice mail. Which in return I might get a call within a week.

Date

Aug 20, 2024
4.8 out of 5

Comment

Every one was very thorough in questions and very helpful in finding a treatment plan to help me with all my concerns and research other possible ways to help

Date

Aug 20, 2024
4.2 out of 5

Comment

It has been a very long time since I had been to a doctor, but they made me feel very at ease. Much thanks!

Date

Aug 20, 2024
2.6 out of 5

Comment

I get the feeling this is a training office (going off the amount of different caregivers I have been seen by).

Date

Jul 18, 2024
4.8 out of 5

Comment

Improve the new training at the front desk, but the doctors, they did, she did very, very well. It's just it takes too long to be seen and to get back to you.

Date

Jul 12, 2024
More Recent Reviews
5 out of 5

Comment

Like it

Date

Sep 13, 2024
2.2 out of 5

Comment

When you call UAMS @ Fort Smith.. You have to leave a voice mail. Which in return I might get a call within a week.

Date

Aug 20, 2024
4.8 out of 5

Comment

Every one was very thorough in questions and very helpful in finding a treatment plan to help me with all my concerns and research other possible ways to help

Date

Aug 20, 2024
4.2 out of 5

Comment

It has been a very long time since I had been to a doctor, but they made me feel very at ease. Much thanks!

Date

Aug 20, 2024
2.6 out of 5

Comment

I get the feeling this is a training office (going off the amount of different caregivers I have been seen by).

Date

Jul 18, 2024
4.8 out of 5

Comment

Improve the new training at the front desk, but the doctors, they did, she did very, very well. It's just it takes too long to be seen and to get back to you.

Date

Jul 12, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

Nothing, very good service.

Date

Jun 19, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

The nurses, [NAME] and [NAME] were very, very nice and helpful. Dr. [NAME] was amazing.

Date

May 30, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

When I needed urgent care the front desk was so fast at getting me in. The doctors were thorough.

Date

May 28, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

This is why I say that Dr. Acklin was really sweet and understanding with all my concerns. Thanks.

Date

May 28, 2024
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