Summary

Dr. Darryl Eckes is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Utah Health Care. With 36 years of surgical experience, Dr. Eckes brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Eckes practices at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith and sees patients at Mercy Clinic General Surgery in Fort Smith, Arkansas. His surgical expertise includes treating conditions such as acute pancreatitis, appendicitis, and closed head injuries. He performs diagnostic procedures including CT scans and metabolic testing to evaluate patient health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.5
  • 36 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Utah Health Care
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Mercy Clinic General Surgery - 7001 Rogers Avenue

7001 Rogers Ave Ste 600Fort Smith, AR 72903
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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36 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Fort Smith , ARFort Smith , ARFort Smith , ARFort Smith , AR
Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Darryl W. Eckes

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
  • Arkansas Health & Wellness (formerly NovaSys Health)
  • CareWorks Managed Care Services (formerly Rockport Workers Comp)
  • Cherokee Nation Tribal Authority: South Central
  • Choctaw National Tribe Authority: South Central
  • Cigna
  • Each Care Network "
  • Employers Health Choice PPO (HealthSCOPE)"
  • Empower Health Care Solutions (PASSE)
  • HealthChoice
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Municipal Health Benefit Fund
  • National Comp Care
  • PPO Plus (formerly AMCO)
  • QualChoice
  • Summit Community Care (PASSE)
  • TRICARE (Humana Military)
  • TriWest (VA)
  • United Healthcare

Medical Specialties

Darryl W. Eckes has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Darryl W. Eckes has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • General Surgery
  • Obesity Medicine
  • Other Specialty
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Darryl W. Eckes holds an expired medical license in the state of Arkansas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Arkansas that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Utah Health Care.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Darryl W. Eckes' NPI number is 1982635991.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Darryl Eckes accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Darryl Eckes accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Darryl Eckes accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Darryl Eckes has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Darryl Eckes speak?
Darryl Eckes speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Darryl Eckes's office located?
Darryl Eckes's office is located at 7001 Rogers Ave Ste 600, Fort Smith, AR, 72903.
Is Darryl Eckes accepting new patients?
Darryl Eckes has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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