Dr. Donna M. Shipley (Reed)

About the Doctor

Dr. Donna M. Shipley (Reed) is a family medicine physician with over 21 years of experience, providing comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed her family medicine residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. Currently practicing in Fort Smith, Arkansas, as part of Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities, she is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith and Sparks Regional Medical Center. Dr. Shipley has received the Patient’s Top Choice award, with a 5/5 patient rating based on 29 reviews. Patients commend her for thorough examinations (5/5), attentive follow-up (4/5), and adequate time spent during appointments (4/5).

• Over 20 years of experience in family medicine

• 5/5 patient rating with Patient’s Top Choice recognition

• Affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

• Residency trained at UAMS College of Medicine

Education & Training

Medical School – American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Residency – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, Family Medicine (2005–2008)
Fellowship/Additional Training – None listed

Medical Conditions Treated

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Type 2 diabetes

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

• Allergies (seasonal, environmental)

• Upper respiratory infections (colds, sinusitis, bronchitis)

• Ear infections

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Anxiety and depression

• Hypothyroidism

• Obesity and metabolic syndrome

• Osteoarthritis and joint pain

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive annual physical exams

• Well-child visits and sports physicals

• Immunizations and vaccine administration

• In-office laboratory testing (urinalysis, rapid strep, glucose, lipid panels)

• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)

• Minor laceration repair and wound care

• Skin biopsy and excision of minor lesions

• Joint injections

• Preventive health screenings (cancer, cardiovascular)

Services Offered

Dr. Shipley provides patient-centered family medicine services, emphasizing preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. She conducts thorough well-patient examinations, including age-appropriate screenings, immunizations, and lifestyle counseling. For patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol, she offers ongoing management with medication optimization, lab monitoring, and nutritional guidance. Acute care is available for common illnesses like respiratory infections, allergies, and minor injuries. She also provides women’s health services, including Pap smears and contraceptive counseling, as part of comprehensive primary care. Dr. Shipley coordinates care with specialists when needed and ensures attentive follow-up.

• Annual physicals and preventive health screenings

• Well-child checkups and sports physicals

• Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia)

• Acute illness care (respiratory infections, allergies, ear infections)

• Immunizations and vaccine counseling

• In-office lab testing and EKGs

• Minor surgical procedures (laceration repair, skin biopsies)

• Joint injections for arthritis and bursitis

• Lifestyle and nutritional counseling for weight management

Practice Locations

Address: 8101 McClure Drive, Fort Smith, AR, 72916
Phone: (479) 226-3836

Hospital Affiliations

• Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

• Sparks Regional Medical Center