Medical excellence has a new home in Fort Smith.
River Valley Musculoskeletal Center (RVMC), a complete orthopaedic and neurosurgical care clinic, recently opened the doors to a new 50,000 square
foot clinic and 22,000 square foot ambulatory surgery center, located at 3501 W.E. Knight Drive, just off the corner of 79th street and Phoenix Avenue. With the opening of this new multispecialty clinic, the dedicated doctors and their support staffs
are continuing a long tradition of providing the people of the River Valley the
best possible care.

How does an organization achieve excellence?
River Valley Musculoskeletal Center's journey to excellence began in 1949 when
Dr. William E. Knight became Fort Smith's first orthopaedic surgeon who practiced
at Holt-Krock Clinic. As additional needs were recognized, services were expanded
to include neurosurgery, rehabilitation (physical therapy and occupational therapy),
sports medicine, and podiatry.

The additions of Dr. Hoyt Kirkpatrick in 1953, Dr. Alfred B. Hathcock in 1955
and Dr. Peter J. Irwin in 1965 helped establish Holt-Krock Clinic as a leader in musculoskeletal health care. Dr. Kirkpatrick pioneered Sports Medicine in Western Arkansas and Dr. Hathcock was one of the first hand surgeons in the area. Dr. Irwin, passionate about sports medicine, spent many years on the sidelines of Fort Smith Schools sporting events. The dedication of those doctors has enabled River Valley Musculoskeletal Center to complete the circle of medicine that is required for the health and welfare of our patients, our clinic, and our community.