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Dr. Melissa Rainwater, MD

Dr. Melissa Rainwater, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Melissa Rainwater, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Fort Smith, AR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1996. She is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. She is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Practice

7001 Rogers Ave Ste 502 Fort Smith, AR 72903

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  • Above average experience
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  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Rainwater's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rainwater

3.9

36 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
69%
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4 Star
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3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
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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
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SK – Sep 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jennifer Randolph – May 15, 2024
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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
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Andrea Crow – Aug 25, 2022
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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
Helpful
TJ – Aug 10, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 18, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2019
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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
12 people found this helpful
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Jan 14, 2018
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Christina in Ft Smith, AR – Sep 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Melissa Rainwater, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Fort Smith, AR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1996. She is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. She is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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    Locations

    Practice

    Jones Anesthesia Inc7001 Rogers Ave Ste 502 Fort Smith, AR 72903
    1

    Practice

    Mercy Hospital Fort Smith7301 Rogers Ave Fort Smith, AR 72903
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

      7301 Rogers Ave
      Fort Smith, AR 72903
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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