Summary

Dr. Donald Shows is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has dedicated over four decades to heart care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and brings 42 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Shows is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Shows practices at multiple locations throughout Fort Smith, Arkansas, including Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Baptist Health Fort Smith, and Mercy Hospital Washington. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease and heart conditions that affect blood flow to the heart muscle. His expertise includes specialized heart imaging techniques such as contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 42 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Donald Edward Shows has 5 locations

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

7301 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72903

Baptist Health Fort Smith

1001 Towson AveFort Smith, AR 72901

Fort Smith Er And Hospital

4701 Phoenix AveFort Smith, AR 72903

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Dr. Donald Edward Shows, MDDr. Thai Minh LeDr. Timothy C Waack, MDDr. Stephen Charles Manus, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
4.6 
42 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Fort Smith , ARTulsa , OKFort Smith , ARFort Smith , AR
Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald Edward Shows

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Donald Edward Shows has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. Donald Edward Shows 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

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Shows' NPI number is 1700895497.

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What languages does Dr. Donald Shows speak?
Dr. Donald Shows speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Donald Shows affiliated with?
Dr. Donald Shows is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Baptist Health Fort Smith, Mercy Hospital Washington, Christus Dubuis Hospital Of Fort Smith, and Fort Smith Er And Hospital.

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