Dr. Burks is an excellent family practitioner. She is patient, kind, attentive, thorough and does…read morea wonderful job of helping solve medical issues as she also develops rapport and relationships with her patients. My wife and I, as well as our parents and other family members all use her services as our primary medical care doctor. The offices are clean, convenient to the interstate/central Fort Smith and as part of the Mercy Medical system (one of the largest medical providers in the region) you can expect excellent medical referrals, an excellent hospital and E R system as part of the Catholic affiliated medical care system. The roots of the local Mercy medical system go back to medical care founded by local Catholic sister in the 1800's.

Excellent clinic - with excellent medical professionals. We always appreciate these folks and they…read moreare friendly, helpful and pay attention to details. The clinic is convenient to where we live and work and play.

Probably the best place I've ever chose to have my my health taken care of by Dr. Pearson he is by…read morefar the best doctor in the world I feel bad because I know right now he's going through a hard time not understanding how come you can't get me in to get my back fixed I'm literally just debilitated with it but I do thank you for everything you've done there's one of his upfront nurse at clerks that works there that's just not not up to par she's kind of ugly and rude sometimes but other than that you couldn't find a better group of people they are just absolutely down to earth great people I would highly highly recommend you go into this clinic Mercy clinic at Polo is by far the best and you better hurry because they probably aren't even taking new patients are just so good thank you Dr. Pearson

Just not a doctor with true compassion for patients. At least this is how I felt seeing her.read more

She diagnosed me as hypothyroid without bothering to do the appropriate testing and put me on…read moremedication that caused me to have a great deal of horrible side effects. I stopped taking the medication due to the side effects and the fact that I had felt fine before she put me on the medicine. I went back to her after I found out that it can give you heart problems if you do not take medicine to regulate your thyroid if it is unbalanced. She only ever told me that it would make me gain weight if I didn't take medicine, by the way. She did another blood test after I told her the effect the medicine had on me and even though my thyroid levels were within the acceptable levels and I had not been on medication for months she still prescribed me another thyroid medicine and told me to come back in 4 months to adjust my dosage. I took the new medicine, felt worse than before, and went to another doctor for a second opinion. The new doctor got a copy of the blood tests that she did and told me that I am not hypothyroid and never was. She even showed me a copy of my blood tests that read they were all within the acceptable levels. Even the half assed bare minimum testing that Dr. Phillips determined I was hypothyroid from, was normal. Avoid this doctor like the plague unless you want rushed, irresponsible, bare minimum care that you wait ridiculous amounts of time to see her for.

The staff there is really great. They take the time to talk to you,answer all your questions,and…read moreexplain exactly what they are going to do. Dr Kelly done my carpal tunnel last year and he did a great job!!!

Expertise of the doctor and quality care of all in the office, from the enterance to the final…read morerehabilitation was most professional.

I was a patient of Dr. Balis 30 years ago when I was a scared and pregnant 14 year old. He never…read morejudged me or said anything that would make me feel like a dumb irresponsible child. He always made time to chit chat and took time to explain everything that was happening to me in simple terms that I could understand. He always made my mom and I laugh from the beginning of the appointment until the end. He delivered 3 of my children and I am so thankful to have had him as my doctor. My son will be 31 in 6 months and Dr. Balis is such an amazing doctor that even after all this time I still remember his name and how he took time to make a scared and confused 14 year old be a little less scared. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Dr. Balis

I adore Dr Balis and his nurse Sheila. He is not everyone's cup of tea and can be quite blunt when…read moreneeded but he is caring and really listens to my concerns. He takes time to answer my questions and I have never felt rushed by him. He has quite a sense of humor but can be very serious when it is called for. I have had many doctors over the years that I have really liked, but Dr. Balis is definitely my doctor soulmate.

Dr. Blackwell is very cordial and professional. He is easy to work with and he did a nice job…read moreperforming a heart procedure/test on me recently. I was a bit apprehensive and he not only made me feel at ease, but his entire team worked to make me feel comfortable and confident about the procedure. His manner of explaining the results and providing direction and care to me has been easy to understand and his delivery is superb. I am grateful for the excellent care I have received from he and his team.

This hospital does not accept Medicare. Was told upon entry they would see me, but it would be self…read morepay for any services. Apparently this is a purely private facility as I did not know a hospital could refuse a Medicare patient.

Gave me meds that my chart said I was allergic to. That was cool. Staff was rude and talked about…read moreother patients. This place is a HIPPA nightmare. But go on Fort Smith. This will be a good replacement for Baptist.

When I moved to the area I thought getting an GYN would take months. I called and got in the same…read moreweek. I have received fabulous care and always have a quick response. I would highly recommend.

From the owner: As the premiere gynecology and obstetrics practice in the River Valley, Women's Center for Health…read moreand Wellness in Fort Smith, Arkansas, offers superior care to women when it comes to all their reproductive health needs. Thomas Wood, DO, and the team of specialists are trained in obstetrics and gynecology, and provide extensive and convenient care in a comfortable setting. Patients benefit from a combination of alternative and conservative treatments for issues that include incontinence, hormonal imbalance, and excess weight. Dr. Wood and the friendly team want to help you optimize your sexual and reproductive health, which is why they offer screenings, such as Pap smears and genetic testing. If you have a condition that requires surgical intervention, the team at Women's Center for Health and Wellness will take the most minimally invasive approach to allow for quick healing.  We offer complete obstetric care including pre-pregnancy planning services, pre-natal care, post-partum care, 3D ultrasounds, and high risk obstetrics.  Women's Center for Health and Wellness welcomes women to make an appointment with a staff that listens and spends the time necessary to understand your symptoms and health needs. Set up an appointment by calling the office or scheduling online.