Dr. David McClanahan, MD

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. David McClanahan, who serves patients in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Dr. McClanahan is a trusted obstetrician-gynecologist with over three decades of experience. He tends to patients at Mercy Clinic OB/GYN – 7001 Rogers Avenue Suite 403 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He has attended over 9,300 births.

Catering to the unique needs of women, Mercy Clinic OB/GYN – 7001 Rogers Avenue Suite 403 offers a variety of women’s health specialists and services in one convenient location. So whether it is an annual check-up, mammogram, or mother baby services, the focus is on bringing a personalized and friendly experience every time a patient visits. 

With a broad educational background, Dr. McClanahan graduated with his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1984. He then served his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at John Peter Smith Hospital in 1988.

In his professional experience, Dr. McClanahan is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Baptist Health-Fort Smith, and Baptist Health-Van Buren.

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

Throughout his fruitful career, Dr. McClanahan has been the recipient of a number of awards and honors, including: Patients’ Choice Award (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2013), and On-Time Doctor Award (2015).

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