Dr. Donald P Samms MD
Family Practitioner
6801 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR, 72903About
Dr. Donald Samms is a family practitioner practicing in Fort Smith, AR. Dr. Samms specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Samms possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica 1999
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
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