The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me in Fort Smith, AR

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The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors near Fort Smith, AR

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near Fort Smith, AR. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 4 are Distinguished and 3 are Advanced.

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41 providers found
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology

    Holt-Krock Surgery Center

    1500 Dodson Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Bruton is a Nephrologist in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Bruton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Ft Smith Hma PBC Management LLC

    1500 Dodson Ave Ste 280, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Moussallem is a Nephrologist in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Moussallem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology

    Ft Smith Hma PBC Management LLC

    1500 Dodson Ave Ste 280, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Henry is a Nephrologist in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Henry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

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    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities

    6801 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dumitru Rotaru is a Nephrologist in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Rotaru is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rotaru is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

    7301 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohankumar Doraiswamy is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Doraiswamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Calciphylaxis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Holt-Krock Surgery Center

    1500 Dodson Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Haritha Karuparti is a Nephrologist in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Karuparti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrosis.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Primary Care Free Ferry RD

    1000 S Waldron Rd, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Dudding is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Dudding is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Mercy Hospice

    6801 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Coleman is a Nephrologist in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Analgesic Nephropathy, Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Liddle Syndrome, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Western AR River Valley Med Res Corp

    612 S 12th St, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David King is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Sparks Medical Foundation

    1120 Lexington Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hinkle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Hinkle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Heart Attack, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Sparks Medical Foundation

    1120 Lexington Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Holly Jennings is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Alzheimer's Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Sparks Medical Foundation

    1120 Lexington Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Jennings is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Jennings has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Sparks Medical Foundation

    1120 Lexington Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Harper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Harper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Palliative Medicine

    Albert Samuel Koenig III PA

    2420 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Elangwe is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Elangwe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Muscle Atrophy, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Dementia.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Healthsouth Center For Day Surgery

    4200 Jenny Lind Rd Ste A, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hubert Landers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Landers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Bronchitis, Nephrosclerosis, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Ft Smith Hma PBC Management LLC

    1500 Dodson Ave Ste 195, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salahuddin Kaddoura is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Kaddoura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Enlarged Liver, Myelitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Ft Smith Hma PBC Management LLC

    1500 Dodson Ave Ste 195, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandi Guthrey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Guthrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Stroke, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ureteroscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1500 Dodson Ave Ste 175, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Asbury is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Asbury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Anemia, Ureteroscopy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Primary Care Free Ferry RD

    1000 S Waldron Rd, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Speake is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Speake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Primary Care Free Ferry RD

    1000 S Waldron Rd, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikki Sutterfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Sutterfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Chronic Kidney Disease?

    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) usually causes the slow loss of kidney function over time. The main job of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the body.

    When should I see a Chronic Kidney Disease doctor near Fort Smith, AR?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Chronic Kidney Disease doctor near Fort Smith, AR?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Chronic Kidney Disease doctors near Fort Smith, AR?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Chronic Kidney Disease doctors near Fort Smith, AR?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Chronic Kidney Disease doctor near Fort Smith, AR?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Kidney Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Kidney Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Chronic Kidney Disease doctor near Fort Smith, AR?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Chronic Kidney Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Chronic Kidney Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Chronic Kidney Disease doctors near Fort Smith, AR?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Kidney Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Chronic Kidney Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Kidney Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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