25 of the Best Orthopedic Doctors Near Me in Fort Smith, AR
Orthopedic Surgery • Fort Smith, AR
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
3501 We Knight Dr Ste A, Fort Smith, AR 72908
Phone
479-709-6700
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Mercy Clinic Survey: 4.9/5 (338 reviews) (338)
- Healthgrades: 4.8/5 (16)
- RateMDs: 4.9/5 (3)
- Vitals: 4.3/5 (9)
- US News Doctors: 3/5 (39)
- WebMD: 2.5/5 (41)
Patients praise
- High surgical expertise and successful outcomes reported by patients
- Attentive and informative communication during consultations
- Strong clinical experience in joint replacement and sports medicine
- Compassionate bedside manner frequently highlighted for several top-rated surgeons
Common complaints
- Occasional long office wait times reported
- Varied patient satisfaction regarding staff interactions or follow-up communication
- Mixed reviews on bedside manner and responsiveness for some providers
"This surgeon is in high demand and the office wait time is always one to one and a half hours BUT he is excellent and well worth the wait! His advice is always honest and practical."
— Healthgrades user review for Dr. Greg Jones"You just don't find many wonderful doctors like Dr Heim these days. ... There is no other Orthopedic surgeon that anyone in my family would even consider."
— Vitals user review for Dr. Stephen A. Heim"Dr. Bradshaw is a wonderful surgeon. His knowledge is vast and bedside manner is impeccable. He makes his patients feel calm and at ease during a scary time."
— RateMDs user review for Dr. Jody BradshawSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More orthopedic surgery clinics in Fort Smith
Summary: Mercy Clinic Orthopedics serves the Fort Smith, Arkansas area as part of Mercy Hospital Fort Smith under the St. Edward Mercy Health System umbrella. The organization operates within Mercy’s Arkansas facilities, offering orthopedic services alongside the hospital’s other specialties (outpatient surgery, women’s care, oncology, etc.). The Fort Smith location is one of two U.S. offices for St. Edward Mercy Health System, headquartered in Chesterfield, MO. For direct inquiries, call Mercy Hospital Fort Smith at 479-314-6000.
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