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Dr. Hrair Simonian, MD

Dr. Hrair Simonian, MD

Gastroenterology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Hrair Simonian, MD is a gastroenterologist in Fort Smith, AR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Simonian has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Liver Disease, and Gastrointestinal Disorders. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Baptist Health Fort Smith. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

1001 Towson Ave Ste 100 Fort Smith, AR 72901
Telehealth available

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Dr. Simonian's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Simonian

2.9
48 ratings, 33 with a written review
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Worst doctor I have ever had!!!
Worst doctor ever! He “treated” me at Baptist Hospital and gave me half a dozen diagnoses with no actual testing. He was very dismissive and does not listen to a patient or their needs. Come to find out after years of being on a medication that I was allergic to that he kept prescribing was the bulk of my GI issues. When approached with this concern he told us he doesn’t like prescribing medication although continues to do so! I would not recommend this doctor for my dog let alone a fellow human being. Go somewhere else if you wish to be treated appropriately! FYI….Ross University (where he got his “degree”) is NOT legit and unrecognized by MANY U. S. States as it is located in Barbados! DO NOT GO!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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James – Mar 27, 2025
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Extremely pleased.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jan 07, 2025
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VERY ROUGH DR!!!!
NO BEDSIDE MANNER!! MAKES TO MANY VITAL MISTAKES!! LOST FAMILY MEMBERS UNDER HIS CARE!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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MRS. TERESA B. – Nov 07, 2024
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Cg Grant
Very good , highly educated and knowledgeable about his work. My nice Dr . I would not change to a different Doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Aug 21, 2024
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Thinks he's a comedian
I developed lymphocytic colitis within a month of my colonoscopy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Dec 07, 2023
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The entire staff and Dr Simonian were professional kind and efficient. I am blessed to have the opportunity to be a patient of his.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Nov 10, 2022
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Seems to care for his patients
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 17, 2021
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Long wait time for my procedure, but not unexpected. I always try to get the first appointment of the morning for any doctor's appointment, procedure or surgery. There's no way to do that with the current scheduling. You don't know what time your procedure will be slated until 24 hours before. My time was set for 3:30 in the afternoon, and my procedure began at 6:30 p.m. It's a given that every appointment takes more time than the scheduling people give it, and the later you are in the day, the longer you're going to wait once you get there. I don't blame this on the doctor necessarily - the entire system needs to change to add time to every appointment, but that will cost the medical organization money. People who have been working for 12 hours already are tired, and I would bet that mistakes go up as the day goes on. It's fixable, but needs someone strong enough to fight to modify the current system.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Lisa Hannnon – Nov 27, 2021
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Dr. Simonian treated my mother during a hospital stay and a follow up visit after recovery. He communicated clearly with us about the medical issues involved, why they occurred, treatment/follow up and answered all of our questions. Staff were very helpful, including giving us directions to his office and almost no wait time even though the office was very busy. Appreciate their care and professionalism.
What went well
  • 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
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Sep 04, 2021
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I CAN'T WAIT TO MEET HIM
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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CHARLES J DAY JR – Apr 29, 2021
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I had really good treatment at both the hospital and with my follow up visit. Dr Simonian answered all my questions and took his time making sure I left knowing all my results and treatment plan. His staff was very nice and every time I’ve had to call I have got everything I needed.
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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alretta reese – Jun 08, 2020
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Left my 91 year old thirsty and hungry mother waiting for 3.5 hours for a procedure. We finally left after rudeness by the Baptist Health workers, who left my daughter to clean up and care for my mother. If he's this incompetent in patient bookings, I certainly wouldn't trust his work.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 14, 2020
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Excellent doctor! Nursing staff is also so friendly and informative.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2020
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Very pleasant Physician, took the time to listen and explain my issues
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2020
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Great Doctor and staff.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2020
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Wonderful, very thorough
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2020
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Excellent doctor, amazing nursing staff. I never have any issues with the staff. Willing to wait for amazing care.
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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Feb 04, 2020
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Waited forever, did not care what I had to say about anything. I didn’t even know why I was having the procedure done. Seems fishy
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Not good – Feb 04, 2020
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I like Dr. Simonian, he’s a good doctor but whoever does his scheduling for him needs to learn how to reschedule. 6 hours my first visit 7 1/2 hours my second visit. This time it took three hours just to get me to the bed. After getting hooked up to IVs, I never saw anybody again, until they were taken me back. That’s four hours of laying there with high anxiety, let’s not forget the 3 hours in the waiting room. I am highly upset about this, its torture making somebody wait that long after not eating all those hours or drinking anything. I felt like I was in a prison. And they want me to have this procedure done once a year. I will not be putting myself through that torture again with Dr Simonian office ever. I’ll drive to Little Rock or Fayetteville, if I have too.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jennifer longnecker – Nov 10, 2019
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After waiting over 2 hours to see the doctor with no one else in the waiting room Dr Simonion spent about 3 minutes in the exam room with me and tried several times to walk out while I was explaining my symptoms
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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 15, 2019
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Dr. Hrair Simonian, MD is a gastroenterologist in Fort Smith, AR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Simonian has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Liver Disease, and Gastrointestinal Disorders. He graduated...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Ross University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Locations

Practice

Office1001 Towson Ave Ste 100 Fort Smith, AR 72901
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River Valley Gastroenterology PLLC9001 Jenny Lind Rd Ste 2 Fort Smith, AR 72908
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Health Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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