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Christopher Fortson, M.D.
Program Director
Dr. Fortson is a native of Arkansas. He attended medical school at St. George's University and completed his residency at UAMS-West in Fort Smith. He has a special interest in HIV care as well as preventative health for all ages. He is married with two children and enjoys movies, reading, and gardening in his spare time.
Sean Baker D.O.
Associate Program Director
Dr. Baker attended medical school and completed his residency at Oklahoma State University. He joined Mercy in 2007 and has served as Chair of Primary Care since 2012. As a lieutenant colonel in the Oklahoma National Guard, he has been deployed twice to Iraq Kosovo. He serves as a flight surgeon and a senior physician in the 120th MED Co in Broken Arrow, OK. Dr. Baker is the current President of the Arkansas Osteopathic Medical Association.
Patricio Montiel, M.D.
Core Faculty
Dr. Montiel attended medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed his residency at UAMS-West in Fort Smith. When not working he can be found somewhere outdoors spending his time with his six children.
Dheeraj Anand, M.D.
Core Faculty
Dr. Anand completed his residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Geriatrics fellowship at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He is the medical director of the Hospitalist group at Mercy. He is a nature lover and enjoys traveling.
