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Mercy Clinic Orthopedics - River Valley

Orthopedic SurgeryFort Smith, AR

★★★★☆3.5/573 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Birdeye: 4.6 out of 5 stars (Birdeye) (10 reviews)
  • US News & World Report: 3 out of 5 stars (Patient Experience) (41 reviews)
  • WebMD (Dr. Steven Smith): 4 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Highly skilled and effective surgeons cited by some patients
  • Positive surgical outcomes for specific individuals
  • Appreciation for thoroughness and direct communication style in some cases

Common complaints

  • Poor bedside manner and rude/patronizing behavior from some physicians
  • Perceived lack of listening to patient concerns or opinions
  • Staff communication issues and administrative incompetence
  • Extended wait times for appointments
  • Negative surgical outcomes or dissatisfaction with procedures

In patients' words

"He is great, he's very straight to the point and doesn't sugarcoat anything... I always plan a 2 hrs wait at his appts cuz he's always running behind but I don't mind cuz he takes his time with you and listens so I don't mind d waiting on him!!!"

Patient review for Mercy Clinic Orthopedics - River Valley

"He is the absolute rudest dr I have EVER dealt with! NO bedside manner! No Imaging done of the surgery site! Places blame on everyone else before doing X-rays to make sure everything in the surgery site is good! Will NOT listen to any families concerns. And will attack you aggressively!!!"

Patient review for Dr. John Harp (Mercy Clinic Orthopedics)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6].

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