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Dr. Donald Samms, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Dr. Donald Samms, MD
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Dr. Donald Samms, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Van Buren, AR.
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Dr. Donald Samms, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Van Buren, AR
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25 years of experience
Dr. Donald Samms, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Van Buren, AR.

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Dr. Samms graduated from New York University. Dr. Donald Samms, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Van Buren, AR and has 25 years experience. Dr. Samms currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Health Fort Smith. Dr. Samms has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Pharyngitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Samms received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Samms' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Samms is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Pharyngitis
Fever
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Folliculitis
Food Poisoning
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hives
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
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  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Navigate POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Medical Clinic of Wickes
    2521 Alma Hwy, Van Buren, AR 72956
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (479) 709-7020
  2. 2 Adult Medicine Specialists
    1120 Lexington Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (479) 709-7260
  3. 3 Sparks Regional Medical Center
    3808 Gary St, Fort Smith, AR 72903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (479) 709-7020

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May 23, 2024
He takes his time with his patients. He was great with kids as well. I always got an appropriate diagnosis & treatment on my visits. Unfortunately he is not in network with R ins. I miss going to the walk in clinic. Dr. Samms is not a PCP either. I tried convincing him that was his calling. He is an urgent care physician. It is an error, him being listed as a Pcp
D. Patient — May 23, 2024
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University
    1999
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donald Samms, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Samms' profile.

Dr. Samms frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Pharyngitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Donald Samms, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Fort Smith.

Yes, Dr. Donald Samms, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave, Fort Smith, AR