Mercy Clinic Orthopedics - River Valley
Orthopedic Surgery • Fort Smith, AR
About
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.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
Fort Smith, AR
Phone
(479) 709-6700
bethany.pope@mercy.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
—
Billing
Languages Spoken
—
FAQs
What procedures are performed with Mako SmartRobotics?
Joint replacement surgeries, including knee replacement and partial and total hip replacement.
What orthopedic services are offered at Mercy Clinic Orthopedics - River Valley?
A comprehensive range of orthopedic treatments for musculoskeletal problems, including evaluation and prevention of osteoporosis, treatment of osteoarthritis, complex shoulder problems, sports injuries, and knee and hip difficulties.
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.6 out of 5 stars (Birdeye) (10 reviews)
- US News & World Report: 3 out of 5 stars (Patient Experience) (41 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Steven Smith): 4 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)
Patients praise
- Highly skilled and effective surgeons cited by some patients
- Positive surgical outcomes for specific individuals
- Appreciation for thoroughness and direct communication style in some cases
Common complaints
- Poor bedside manner and rude/patronizing behavior from some physicians
- Perceived lack of listening to patient concerns or opinions
- Staff communication issues and administrative incompetence
- Extended wait times for appointments
- Negative surgical outcomes or dissatisfaction with procedures
"He is great, he's very straight to the point and doesn't sugarcoat anything... I always plan a 2 hrs wait at his appts cuz he's always running behind but I don't mind cuz he takes his time with you and listens so I don't mind d waiting on him!!!"
— Patient review for Mercy Clinic Orthopedics - River Valley"He is the absolute rudest dr I have EVER dealt with! NO bedside manner! No Imaging done of the surgery site! Places blame on everyone else before doing X-rays to make sure everything in the surgery site is good! Will NOT listen to any families concerns. And will attack you aggressively!!!"
— Patient review for Dr. John Harp (Mercy Clinic Orthopedics)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mercy announces first phase of $60 million, three-phase project planned for Fort Smith | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette — Apr 8, 2026
- Mercy Fort Smith announces $60 million in facility, service ‘investments’ - Talk Business & Politics — Apr 7, 2026
- Mercy Clinic expansion boosts primary care and training — Mar 11, 2026
- Mercy Fort Smith announces more than $60 million investment plan | 5newsonline.com — Apr 7, 2026
- Mercy adds two River Valley doctors amid top safety grades - AOL — May 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More orthopedic surgery clinics in Fort Smith
Comparing your options?
See other orthopedic surgery clinics in Fort Smith, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.