About Baptist Health - Fort Smith
Hospital overview and services
Baptist Health - Fort Smith is an acute care hospital in Fort Smith, AR, serving Sebastian County and the surrounding Fort Smith community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Fort Smith can seek immediate care at Baptist Health - Fort Smith's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 2-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Baptist Health - Fort Smith has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Fort Smith area.
When choosing a hospital in Fort Smith, AR, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Baptist Health - Fort Smith's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Baptist Health - Fort Smith has received a 2-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Fort Smith, AR may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Baptist Health - Fort Smith performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Patient Safety
Baptist Health - Fort Smith performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Baptist Health - Fort Smith performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Baptist Health - Fort Smith
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. James Ireland, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Jacob Podleski, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Janet Guyer, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Mary Linn, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Christopher Cross, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Misty Gonzalez, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Patrick Ziemann-gimmel, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Fiorella Nawar, MD
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Matthew Shelby, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Charles Moussallem, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Timothy Olive, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Stephanie Frisbie, MD
Family Practice
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Dr. Robert Parris, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Jason Daily, MD
Endocrinology
Dr. Kyle Basham, MD
Urology
Dr. Pooja Patel, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Muhammad Omar Khan, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Cooper Manley, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Jacob Joseph, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Joseph Miller, MD
Interventional Pain Management
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Baptist Health - Fort Smith
What is the CMS rating for Baptist Health - Fort Smith?
Baptist Health - Fort Smith has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Baptist Health - Fort Smith have emergency services?
Yes, Baptist Health - Fort Smith provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Baptist Health - Fort Smith?
Baptist Health - Fort Smith is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Baptist Health - Fort Smith?
20 physicians are affiliated with Baptist Health - Fort Smith. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·