Edward L. Gills, M.D. Family Medicine Physician
Primary Appointment Location
Family Medical Center in Fort Smith
1301 S. E St.
Fort Smith, AR 72901
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-785-2431
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Primary Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Dr. Gills
Clinical Biography
Edward Gills, MD, is a family medicine physician. Dr. Gills is originally from Pearland, Texas (south of Houston). He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Dr. Gills then completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston and a family medicine residency at Scott & White Hospital/Texas A & M University Health Sciences Center in Temple Texas. Pursuant to a special interest in obstetrics, Dr. Gills did a fellowship in obstetrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center/Methodist Hospitals in Jackson, Mississippi. He did a Rural Medicine fellowship in Tacoma, Washington, with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital/University of Washington and became certified in Family Medicine Obstetrics thru ABPS. Before coming to UAMS in 2015, he was on faculty at OU Tulsa Family Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for several years.
Since being on faculty at UAMS West, he has completed additional certification(s) in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M), Advanced Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (WorldLink Medical/Dr. Neal Rouzier), and a Functional Medicine Mentorship with Dr. Dan Kalish. His practice philosophy is integrative and personalized. He and his wife, Barbara, have one adult daughter, Lindsay.
Dr. Gills' Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- UAMS Regional Campuses
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
OB Fellowship - Medical School
- University of Texas Medical Branch
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine — Family Medicine
Dr. Gills' Areas of Expertise
Primary Care
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Locations Where Dr. Gills Practices
Family Medical Center in Fort Smith , Primary Location
1301 S. E St.
Fort Smith, AR 72901
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-785-2431
New and Returning Patients
Comment
I am well pleased and I am always recommending UAMS to others
Date
May 12, 2026Comment
All good
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May 05, 2026Comment
I was pleased with the care I received
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Mar 12, 2026Comment
Excellent, thank you
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Feb 20, 2026Comment
Dr. Gills and his team are amazing!
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Feb 18, 2026Comment
Very good and professional Dr gills very happy having him as my doctor.
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Feb 17, 2026Comment
Good
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Feb 17, 2026Comment
Wonderful listening and hearing and genuine concern It always been very helpful feeling much better than when I started.
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Feb 17, 2026Comment
Very good service. And attention from Dr gills as always.
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Nov 20, 2025Comment
Excellent
Date
Nov 18, 2025