Pediatrician Staff

Meet our team at Pediatric Partners! Please take a few moments to learn about our skilled practitioners and our friendly, nurturing staff.

At Pediatric Partners, we consider it both a great joy and responsibility to care for children. Most of us are parents ourselves, so we strive to be understanding and available to the families we are privileged to serve. We are honored that you have chosen us as your child's primary medical provider and are confident that you will be pleased with the quality of care and service that we can provide you and your family.

A vital part of our service to children begins with our outstanding staff who works hard to manage and maintain a professional, caring and supportive environment for our patients in a timely manner. Our doctors are lifelong learners. Not only have they received advanced medical training in pediatrics, they continually pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest in child health care.

Your child's health is as important to us as it is to you. We look forward to providing you with excellent medical care your child deserves.

  • Chris Schluterman, MD, FAAP

    Chris Schluterman, MD, FAAP is a Fort Smith native who moved 'back home' and joined Pediatric Partners in 2007. He earned an undergraduate degree from Lyon College in Batesville, AR. He then attended medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed his pediatric residency at UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital. He is currently vice-chief of the pediatric section at Mercy Hospital. Dr. Chris is an avid Razorback fan and enjoys canoeing, fishing, and spending time with his wife (Kelly), daughter (Claire), and newest edition to the family (Ben). His clinical interests include general pediatrics, Reach Out and Read (early child literacy), and parental smoking cessation.

    Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics

    Professional Organizations: Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Arkansas Medical Society

  • Ashley Vaughan, CPNP-APRN

    Ashley is originally from Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and attended Arkansas Tech University for her BSN. She worked as an RN on the pediatric floor at Mercy Ft. Smith for almost 5 years then graduated with her Master’s from St. Louis University and joined Pediatric Partners in 2015. She and her husband raise their daughter on their farm. They enjoy spending their time fishing, reading, crafting, and calling the Hogs! 

    Certifications: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

    Professional Organizations: American Academy of Pediatrics, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners 

  • Corey Arnold, CPNP-APRN

    Corey is originally from Hartford, Arkansas, and now resides in Alma with her husband, Blake, and son, Luke.  Corey attended the University of Central Arkansas and graduated in 2011 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  Following graduation, Corey started on the Oncology Unity at Mercy For Smith where she worked for a year before transferring to the ED at Baptist Health in Fort Smith.  A year later, Corey took a nursing position on the Pediatric Unit at Mercy and has worked in Pediatrics ever since.  Corey graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2017 with her Master of Science in Nursing.  She has worked with Pediatric Partners since December of 2019.  In her free time, Corey and her family enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and cheering on those Hogs!


    Certifications: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

    Professional Organizations: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners 

Contact Us

At Pediatric Partners, we encourage you to contact us whenever you have a concern or question related to your care.

Please click here to access our Patient Portal to leave a message for the phone nurse, request a prescription or prescription refill, or make an appointment.

Our Location

7303 Rogers Avenue, Suite 201 Fort Smith, AR 72903

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Pediatric Partners

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Clinic closed, but call our office 24 hours a day 7 days a week to speak to a pediatric nurse

Sunday:

Clinic closed, but call our office 24 hours a day 7 days a week to speak to a pediatric nurse

Monday - Friday:

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday, Sunday:

Clinic closed, but call our office 24 hours a day 7 days a week to speak to a pediatric nurse