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Dr. John Whitaker, MD

Dr. John Whitaker, MD

Pediatrics*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Whitaker, MD is a pediatrician in Fort Smith, AR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Hospital Fort Smith and Mercy Hospital Paris.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

2713 S 74th St Ste 408 Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 484-5646

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Whitaker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whitaker

3.5
12 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
58%
58%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
33%
33%

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He is very nice and does a good job of helping children. I would totally recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Hailie – Oct 15, 2020
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His wife is horrible shouldn’t have her as office manager
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Jan 11, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Whitaker, MD is a pediatrician in Fort Smith, AR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Hospital Fort Smith and Mercy Hospital Paris.

  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
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Locations

Practice

Jcwhit P.A.2713 S 74th St Ste 408 Fort Smith, AR 72903
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital Paris

    500 E Academy St
    Paris, AR 72855

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

    7301 Rogers Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72903
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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