About
D. Bart Sills, MD, FAAFP, is a board-certified family physician with more than 30 years of experience in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth in 1974. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 1978. His internship and Family Medicine residency both took place at McLennan County Medical Education Foundation in Waco, Texas, finishing in 1981.
Dr. Sills holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and an active member of the Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians. His peers selected him as a Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor in Family Medicine from 2015 to 2017. He served as Chief of Staff at Sparks Regional Medical Center in 2011 and 2012. Earlier in his career, he served as a Flight Surgeon in the Arkansas Air National Guard, providing medical care for F-16 pilots. Dr. Sills is passionate about cardiac prevention and spends considerable time helping patients understand how to stay well. " He treats children and adults alike, and takes pride in knowing not just his patients, but their families too.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX, Bachelor of Science 1974
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, Doctorate of Medicine 1978
Residency
Family Medicine, McLennan County Medical Education Foundation, Waco, TX, 1979-1981
Additional Training
Internship: McLennan County Medical Education Foundation, Waco, TX, 1978-1979; Flight Surgeon, Arkansas Air National Guard
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sills right for?
Dr. Sills is a strong fit for adults and families who want a long-term relationship with one dedicated physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his proactive approach. He also sees children, making him a practical choice for households across generations. Patients with cardiac risk or a history of stroke will find his prevention-focused clinical interests well-matched to their needs. His telemedicine availability makes him accessible even for patients living far from Fort Smith.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sills treats a broad range of conditions across family medicine. His clinical focus includes type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, cardiac conditions, stroke prevention, and chronic neuropathy pain. He sees both children and adults.
Yes. Dr. Sills cares for children and adults at all life stages. He values knowing his patients as individuals, along with their parents, children, and broader family context.
Yes. Dr. Sills holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, designated by the FAAFP credential after his name.
Dr. Sills earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas in 1978. He completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at McLennan County Medical Education Foundation in Waco, Texas, finishing his residency in 1981.
Yes. Castle Connolly named Dr. Sills a Regional Top Doctor in Family Medicine from 2015 to 2017. His peers at Sparks Regional Medical Center elected him Chief of Staff in 2011 and 2012.
Dr. Sills places strong emphasis on cardiac prevention. He focuses on teaching patients how to reduce their risk of heart attacks and strokes before problems develop. He believes prevention is more powerful than treatment.
Yes. Dr. Sills served as a Flight Surgeon in the Arkansas Air National Guard. In that role, he provided medical care for F-16 pilots.
Yes. Dr. Sills offers telemedicine visits for members. Some patients connect with him remotely on a regular basis, including those who live up to two and a half hours from the Fort Smith office.
Members always see Dr. Sills directly. He does not route office visits to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Every appointment is with Dr. Sills himself.
Doctor profile last updated April 2, 2026