Forrest City Medical Center Welcomes New Surgeon

Forrest City, AR (July 28, 2009) – Forrest City Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of East Arkansas Surgical Associates, and the addition of Steven M. Jackson, D.O., general surgeon, to its medical staff.

Dr. Jackson specializes in colorectal and minimally invasive procedures. He received his medical degree from Oklahoma State University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and completed his residency in general surgery at Suncoast Hospital in Largo, Florida.

East Arkansas Surgical Associates is now open. EASA is located at 904 Holiday Drive, Suite 402, on the hospital campus. Dr. Jackson is accepting new patients, and for more information, please call 870-633-5500.

Forrest City Medical Center is a 118-bed hospital, originally opened in 1958.  With specialized equipment, and a skilled and experienced staff, Forrest City Medical Center has more than 20 physicians on staff and serves over 55,000 people in eastern Arkansas. Forrest City Medical Center offers several comprehensive services such as 24-Emergency Care, Surgical Services, Women and Diagnostic Services. Forrest City Medical Center is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.