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Dr. James Cheshier, MD

Dr. James Cheshier, MD

Pediatrics*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Cheshier, MD is a pediatrician in Fort Smith, AR and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. He is accepting new patients.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (34 reviews)

River Valley Primary Care Services

4900 Kelley Hwy Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 785-5700

Biography

"UAMS - 1977"

- Dr. James Cheshier, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cheshier specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • 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. Cheshier's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cheshier

1.8

34 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
18%
18%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
74%
74%

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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
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Biddle – Oct 11, 2022
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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
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Justin Biddle – Oct 11, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Krissy – Nov 06, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 24, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jolie – Dec 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
TFultz in Perryville – Sep 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 07, 2018
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Coty in Fort smith – Apr 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
fort smith – Feb 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 21, 2018
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anbsmum in Fort Smith, AR – Apr 27, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
C. in Oklahoma City, OK – Jan 20, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nikki O. in Ozark, AR – Sep 22, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amber Costs in Fort Smith, AR – Mar 11, 2016
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About Me

biography

UAMS - 1977

  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

River Valley Primary Care Services

Rvpcs Northside Clinic4900 Kelley Hwy Fort Smith, AR 72904
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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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