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Dr. Charles Gooden, MD

Dr. Charles Gooden, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Gooden, MD is a general surgeon in Fort Smith, AR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brooke Army Medical Center in 1996. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

923 Lexington Ave Fort Smith, AR 72901

Make an Appointment

(479) 709-7350

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gooden is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Fort Smith, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gooden specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gooden's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gooden

3.5

8 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
38%
38%

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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Eugene Alexander – Nov 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deborah Welch – Mar 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jacqueline Uribe in Fort Smith, Arkansas – Feb 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nell in Sallisaw, OK – Dec 03, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Arthur Wohl in Ft Smith, AR – Sep 16, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Charles Gooden, MD is a general surgeon in Fort Smith, AR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brooke Army Medical Center in 1996. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith.

  • General Surgery

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  • Brooke Army Medical Center

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

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Fort Smith Hma Physician Management LLC923 Lexington Ave Fort Smith, AR 72901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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