Dr. Russell Branum, MD

Rheumatology*MaleAge 62

Rheumatology*

Dr. Russell Branum, MD is a rheumatologist in Fort Smith, AR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Branum has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Johnson Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Russell Branum, MD

Practice

1501 S Waldron Rd Ste 202 Fort Smith, AR 72903
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Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Branum specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Branum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Branum

2.7

41 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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5%
2 Star
7%
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1 Star
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Candace Newton – Mar 22, 2024
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What went well
  • 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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Ann – Jan 17, 2024
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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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Bonnie – Sep 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Shannon Huber – Apr 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Shari Farrar – Oct 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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SDFarrar – May 25, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Lynne Short-Newman in Fort Smitj, AR – Dec 27, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 people found this helpful
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Fort Smith, AR – Dec 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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OK – Nov 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Mrs. Upset Patient in Fort Smith, AR – Nov 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Emily Potter in Centerton, AR – Sep 13, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Disturbed wife in AR – Jun 21, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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Van Buren, AR – May 15, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Russellville, AR – Apr 13, 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
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Roberta Johnston in Fort Smith – Jan 25, 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
4 people found this helpful
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linda in Van Buren, AR – Jan 03, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Me in Fort Smith, AR – Jun 29, 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
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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K Newton in Fort Smith, Ar – Apr 19, 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
11 people found this helpful
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Fort Smith, AR – Jan 09, 2016
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Dr. Russell Branum, MD is a rheumatologist in Fort Smith, AR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Branum has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Co School Of Med

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Waldron Place Pediatric Clinic Inc1501 S Waldron Rd Ste 202 Fort Smith, AR 72903
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Johnson Regional Medical Center

    1100 E Poplar St
    Clarksville, AR 72830

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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