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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Shingles near Fort Smith, AR. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    39 providers found
      Advanced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Shingles
      Family Medicine

      Western Arkansas Counseling And Guidance Center, Inc

      3117 S 70th St, The Guidance Center Primar, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Schmitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Schmitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Muscle Atrophy. Dr. Schmitz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine

      University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

      1301 S E St, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      John Lane is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, Muscle Atrophy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lane is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      612 S 12th St, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Douglas Hendrex is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Hendrex is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hendrex is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine

      Sebastian Physician Services, PLLC

      1001 Towson Ave, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rex Porte is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Porte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Diabetic Neuropathy. Dr. Porte is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Internal Medicine

      Sebastian Physician Services, PLLC

      1001 Towson Ave, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeremiah Rutherford is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Rutherford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, COVID-19, Pleurisy, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Experienced in Shingles

      Baptist Health Services

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

      Christiaan Slabbert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Slabbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Acute Mountain Sickness, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Slabbert is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      1500 Dodson Ave, Suite 175, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (0.9 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 Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Anemia, Ureteroscopy, and Bone Graft.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine

      Baptist Health Services

      1500 Dodson Ave, Suite 195, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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 Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Stroke, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ureteroscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Guthrey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine

      Baptist Health Services

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

      Bao Dang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Dang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Dang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine

      Elangwe Enterprises Inc

      2420 Rogers Ave, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      4900 Kelley Hwy, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Wanda Mcmicheal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Mcmicheal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mcmicheal is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Internal Medicine

      Arkansas Heart Center, Plc

      4200 Jenny Lind Rd, Suite A, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      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 Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Bronchitis, Nephrosclerosis, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Landers is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine

      Baptist Health Services

      3808 Gary St, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Donald Samms is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Samms is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Bronchitis, and Tracheitis. Dr. Samms is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Internal Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities

      4600 Towson Ave, Suite 101, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Fareed Kannout is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Kannout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Tracheitis. Dr. Kannout is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities

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

      Jason Richey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Richey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Richey is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Pamela Christopher-Harmon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Christopher-Harmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Acute Cystitis, Tracheitis, and Vertigo. Dr. Christopher-Harmon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Internal Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities

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

      Sumer Phillips is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Internal Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities

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

      Amita Heaser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Heaser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Heaser is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Family Medicine
      6801 Rogers Ave, 
      Fort Smith, AR 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eugene Alexander is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Tracheitis, Vertigo, and Fainting.

      Experienced in Shingles
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Shingles
      Internal Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities

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

      Becky Yarborough is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Yarborough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Yarborough is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Shingles?

      Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of a person's life. Because the virus is controlled by immune system cells called T cells, it is generally inactive (latent) and typically causes no health problems. However, in some people, the virus becomes active again (reactivates) and causes shingles. Shingles can occur at any age, although it is rare in childhood and becomes more common after age 50.

      When should I see a Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles doctors near Fort Smith, AR?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Shingles 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 Shingles doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Shingles 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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