Pulmonology - Forrest City Medical Center
Pulmonary Disease • Forrest City, AR • Since 1958
About
Forrest City Medical Center (Forrest City, AR) is an acute care, Joint Commission–accredited hospital with 118 licensed beds serving a 5-county area in eastern Arkansas. It provides inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency services. The facility emphasizes quality care and offers a pre-pay pricing program for various services. The center is privately held, founded in 1958, and located at 1601 Newcastle Rd, Forrest City. Pulmonology specifics are not detailed on the page, but the center's services include comprehensive hospital care and diagnostics; for pulmonology needs, contact the hospital directly at 870-261-0000.
Clinic Type
Pulmonary Disease
Address
Forrest City Medical Center, Forrest City, AR
Phone
844-630-9362
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What conditions are commonly treated by pulmonology at Forrest City Medical Center?
COPD (Emphysema), Asthma, Lung Cancer, Lung nodules, Smoking Cessation, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Studies, Pulmonary Function Lab, Fiber Optic Bronchoscopy
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vivian Health: 3.4/5 (based on 5 reviews) (5)
- MapQuest/Yelp aggregation: 2.0/5 (based on 6 reviews) (6)
Patients praise
- Some patients found specific doctors compassionate and helpful
- Positive experiences in the emergency department were reported by some patients regarding quick care
- Convenience of local specialty care access
Common complaints
- Dissatisfaction with office staff, including communication issues and administrative errors
- Complaints about long wait times in the emergency department
- Concerns regarding lack of empathy, professionalism, and follow-through by some medical staff
"I am so glad I went to my appointment with Dr. Issa this morning. He gave me hope when I needed it the most. I left there feeling confident that I could trust him to help me with my issues."
— Healthgrades patient review regarding Dr. Nizar Issa"I liked dr Issa l, but the office staff is a joke! I gave them my Medicare card and told them that it is secondary to my current insurance! She never once put it in the system."
— Healthgrades patient review regarding Dr. Nizar Issa's office staff"Sitting in an emergency room for over five and a half hours while worried about a loved one is already stressful enough, but the lack of compassion and professionalism we experienced made it even worse."
— Rehab.com review regarding Forrest City Medical Center emergency departmentSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Breathe Easier: November Shines a Light on Early Detection for Lung Cancer and COPD - Forrest City Medical Center — Nov 1, 2025
- Forrest City Medical Center Earns Recertification Through UAMS Stroke Program - Forrest City Medical Center — Aug 1, 2025
- Forrest City Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Its Role in Providing Quality Care for Severe Heart Attacks in East Arkansas - Forrest City Medical Center — Jul 28, 2025
- Baxter Health Welcomes Pulmonary Specialist Dr. Gerald Belopolsky | KTLO — Jul 9, 2026
- Hunt Regional Introduces Hunt Regional Specialists Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine | Hunt Regional Healthcare — Mar 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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