Summary

Dr. Darryl Eckes is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery, bringing 36 years of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed his residency training at University of Utah Health Care. Dr. Eckes is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Eckes practices at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith and sees patients at Mercy Clinic General Surgery in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He has extensive experience treating conditions such as acute cholecystitis, obesity and overweight issues, and appendicitis. His surgical expertise includes performing procedures with sedation management and conducting pathology tests to ensure comprehensive patient care. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 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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Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine Med School: Osmania Medical College Med School: University Of Athens School Of Health Sciences
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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.
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.
How can I make an appointment with Darryl Eckes?
You can find contact information for Darryl Eckes here on Vitals.
What languages does Darryl Eckes speak?
Darryl Eckes speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Darryl Eckes affiliated with?
Darryl Eckes is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith.

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