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PHYSICIAN SERVICES DIRECTORY
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
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PHYSICIAN SERVICES TEAM
Meet your support team at Arkansas Children's Hospital
1-800-777-7700
(501) 364-5901
PHYSICIAN SERVICES TEAM
PHYSICIAN LIAISONS
are your main communication link to ACH.
The liaisons travel the state to visit
pediatricians, family practice physicians
and specialists to provide information
about ACH services or changes in
referral procedures. They also are
available to troubleshoot if your office is
experiencing any issues with referrals or
reaching ACH physicians.
Above - Heather Winston; Erica Monday
Erica Monday
(501) 364-5914
[email protected]
Heather Winston
(501) 364-5915
[email protected]
THE PHYSICIAN ACCESS LINE
representatives are also available to help
your office with appointment scheduling,
communication regarding your patients,
remote access to patient care information,
physician-to-physician consults and
general questions and concerns.
Please contact us if your clinic information
changes (moves location, new physicians,
etc.).
Front - Susan Henson; Betty Clemons
Back - Debbie Hicks
You can reach a PAL representative at
1-800-777-7700 or locally at (501) 364-5901.
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LEADERSHIP TEAM
The physician services leadership team is
also available to assist you and your office
staff with any questions or concerns.
At archildrens.org you will find many
resources to assist your referrals:
• Patient transport information
• Appointment Guide
• Referral forms
• Access to HealthPoint
• Other helpful links
Please contact any member of the ACH
physician services team for assistance!
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
PHYSICIAN SERVICES TEAM
Above - Dan McFadden; Beth Petlak
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KEY PHONE NUMBERS:
INPATIENT SERVICES
ACH KEY PHONE NUMBERS: INPATIENT SERVICES
Call (501)364-1185 to speak to the admitting resident about
referring a child for inpatient admission or treatment.
ANGEL ONE TRANSPORT
24 HOURS A DAY
1-800-ACH-HELP (1-800-224-4357)
(501) 364-6429
Angel One Transport services are available 24
hours a day to meet your transport needs. Our
trained dispatch personnel will connect you with
an accepting physician in the intensive care service
needed.
NEONATAL CONSULTATION
24 HOURS A DAY
1-800-ACH-HELP (1-800-224-4357)
If you need consultation with our neonatologists,
ACH is available 24 hours a day. Angel One Dispatch personnel will connect you with a neonatologist via telephone or through telemedicine to
discuss your patient.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
24 HOURS A DAY
(501) 364-1185
The Arkansas Children’s Hospital Emergency
Department is staffed 24 hours a day and is always
available to ill or injured children.
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KEY PHONE NUMBERS:
OUTPATIENT SERVICES
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MANAGED CARE REFERRAL LINE
MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
1-800-831-0538
(501) 364-1291
This line leads directly to insurance specialists at Arkansas Children’s
Hospital who will facilitate any referrals you might need from ACH primary care physicians.
OUTREACH/COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
(501) 364-KIDS [(501) 364-5437]
If you are interested in bringing one of our many outreach
programs to your area, please contact the Community Outreach Department at the above number.
PHYSICIAN SERVICES/CONSULTATION
MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
1-800-777-7700 [(501) 364-5901]
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The Physician Services team is staffed by experienced individuals who
will guide you through the appointment process and/or direct your call
to the appropriate extension. In addition, this department can set up
physician-to-physician calls and assist you with a number of troubleshooting solutions.
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH KEY PHONE NUMBERS: OUTPATIENT SERVICES
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ACH has more than 80 specialty clinics. To refer a child to any of
these clinics, you may call one of the physician access line numbers:
(501) 364-5901 or 1-800-777-7700.
The Physician Services team will remind you when an intake form
initiates the appointment process or will transfer you to the
appropriate appointment line when additional forms are not necessary.
When providing ACH phone numbers to parents of your patients,
please instruct them to call the Appointment Center directly at
(501) 364-4000.
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ACH KEY PHONE NUMBERS: APPOINTMENT CENTER
KEY PHONE NUMBERS:
APPOINTMENT CENTER
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000
Fax:
(501) 978-6440
Scheduling Services:
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The Appointment Center schedules patient appointments and
handles referrals for all outpatient clinics. For a list of the most recent
Appointment Center option numbers, refer to the Appointment Guide
at archildrens.org/forms or call the Physician Access Line at
1-800-777-7700 or (501) 364-5901.
Director: Janet Hill
(501) 364-4573
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CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
QUICK REFERENCE
Following is a list of clinics, programs/product lines and ancillary services
offered at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. David L. Becton, MD, is the
medical director of Outpatient Services at ACH.
ADOLESCENT MEDICINE CLINIC
Adolescent Center Office:
(501) 364-1849
Fax: (501) 364-6728
Care Provided:
• Wellness and primary care
• General medicine
• Gynecology
• Sports medicine
• Athletic training
• Sports physical therapy
• Counseling
• Eating disorders
• Multidisciplinary approach including psychology/social work
• Sports concussion
Location 1:
Adolescent Center
1201 Bishop
Little Rock, AR 72202
Location 2:
ACH West Little Rock Clinic
(Eating Disorders ONLY)
16101 Cantrell Rd., Suite 114
Little Rock, AR 72223
Medical Director:
Brian H. Hardin, MD
(501) 364-1849
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
Providers:
Ashley Antipolo, MD
Elton Cleveland, MD
Brian H. Hardin, MD
J. Darrell Nesmith, MD
Maria G. Portilla, MD
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 1
Fax: (501) 978-6440
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ALLERGY CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 3
Fax:
(501) 364-4370
Care Provided:
• Referrals accepted for assessment and treatment of children with
hypersensitivity and related aspects of clinical allergy
• Diagnostic categories include, but are not limited to: asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, urticaria and angiodema, atopic dermatitis, insect sting allergy, food allergy and drug allergy
Location:
Clinic 1, Sturgis Building, 1st Floor
ACH Main Campus
Medical Director: Robbie Pesek, MD
(501) 364-1060
Nursing Director
Letrese’ Burton-Leonard
(501) 364-2184
Providers:
Peggy Chandler, APN
Stacie M. Jones, MD
Tamara Perry, MD
Robbie Pesek, MD
Amy Scurlock, MD
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AMBULATORY SURGERY
Appointments:
(501) 364-1336
Location:
ACH Main Hospital, 2nd Floor
Medical Director:
Jennifer Aunspaugh, MD
(501) 364-2180
Director, Surgical Services: Lori Otis, RN, CPN
(501) 364-1057
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Accommodates surgical, medical and diagnostic procedures
which do not necessitate an inpatient admission
• Outpatients who are to receive general anesthetic, monitored
anesthesia care or regional anesthetic are evaluated in the
Ambulatory Surgery Center by a member of the anesthesia
department
• The Ambulatory Surgery Unit is utilized for a variety of procedures
as determined and scheduled by the responsible physician
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ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Phone: (501) 364-2933
Fax:
(501) 364-2939
Care Provided:
• Administer anesthesia or deep sedation to infant, child and
adolescent patients during surgical and diagnostic procedures
• Anesthesia services provided in 14 full service operating rooms (including two for cardiac surgery), four additional procedure rooms
in the surgical areas, two cardiac catheterization suites, three MRI
rooms, two CT suites and one interventional radiology suite
• Pediatric anesthesia is precision anesthesiology with an array of
equipment unavailable in the usual adult hospital situation
• Includes ventilator needs, fluid replacement needs and temperature control
• Faculty and staff are available for consultation 24 hours a day
• Pediatric Pain Medicine Program provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary treatment for infants, children and adolescents with acute
and chronic pain conditions
• Inpatient pain service treats acute pain secondary to surgery,
trauma, burns, dressing changes, painful procedures and chronic
medical conditions
• Treatments include patient controlled analgesia, epidural infusions
and other methods of analgesic delivery
• Some recurrent pain conditions such as cancer and sickle cell, may
be managed on an outpatient basis
• Behavioral and psychological interventions are implemented when
appropriate in conjunction with pharmacologic treatments
• Administer anesthesia for pediatric and adult patients in the
ACH Burn Clinic
• (See page 64 for additional information under Pediatric Pain
Management Clinic)
Location:
ACH Main Hospital
Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology:
Timothy W. Martin, MD
(501) 364-2933
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ANGEL ONE® TRANSPORT
Medical Directors:
M. Michele Moss, MD
Pediatric ICU
(501) 364-1479
Franscesca Miquel-Verges, MD
Neonatal ICU
(501) 364-1028
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
1-800-ACH-HELP (1-800-224-4357)
Fax: (501) 364-1205 or
(501) 364-6431
Care Provided:
• ACH owns and operates four ground ambulances and two twin
engine, instrument flight capable helicopters. A medicallyequipped fixed-wing aircraft is also utilized through our preferred
providers for long distance or back up aircraft.
• When referring physicians contact the Angel One
Communications Center, they are connected with the appropriate
ICU attending physician and other specialty physicians for
transportation or consultation needs
• Medical staff consists of highly trained transport registered
nurses, respiratory therapists who are competent in pediatric,
neonatal, burn and high risk obstetrical (HROB) critical care
transport. A third-year pediatric resident joins our pediatric
transfers
• Partners with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
(UAMS) to transport high-risk obstetrical patients (HROB)
• Offers outreach education to referring hospitals including
STABLE, NRP and general stabilization of neonatal and
pediatric patients
• CAMTS (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport
Systems) accredited program since 1997.
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ASTHMA CARE CENTER
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: New: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 6
Fax:
(501) 364-2205
Care Provided:
• Referrals accepted for evaluation and management of infants and
children with suspected or confirmed asthma
• Comprehensive medical evaluation
• Subspecialty allergy or pulmonary evaluation (e.g., allergy testing,
flexible bronchoscopy)
• Pulmonary function testing
• Comprehensive family and patient education
• Assessment of family and social issues that may impact upon
asthma severity and management
Location 1:
General Asthma Clinic
West Little Rock Clinic
16101 Cantrell Road, Suite 114
Location 2:
Pulmonary Specialty Asthma Clinic
Clinic 2, Sturgis Building, 1st Floor
ACH Main Campus
Location 3:
Allergy/Immunology Specialty
Asthma Clinic
Clinic 1, Sturgis Building, 1st Floor
ACH Main Campus
Medical Directors:
John Carroll, MD
(501) 364-1006
Stacie M. Jones, MD
(501) 364-1060
Nursing Director:
Kim Moore
(501) 364-4778
Providers:
John L. Carroll, MD
Stacie M. Jones, MD
James Magee, MD
Larry Simmons, MD
Location 4:
Pulmonary Specialty Asthma Clinic
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive,
Lowell, AR 72745
Location 5:
General Asthma Clinic
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive,
Lowell, AR 72745
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AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 2
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Fax:
(501) 978-6440
All visits require a signed order on the referred ancillary form.
Please fax this form to the Appointment Center to the above
fax number.
Location:
South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Director of Audiology:
Patti F. Martin, PhD, CCC-A
(501) 364-6686
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive evaluation and intervention services relative to
hearing and hearing disorders for children from birth to age 21
• Family-centered care including parent education and training
• EARS (Educational Audiology and Speech Pathology Resources
in Schools) helps support students and educators through
contracted school-based services
• HOP (Hearing Outreach Program) provides on-site hearing
screening to centers, preschools and other facilities through prearranged scheduling
• A certified, licensed audiologist is available for each session
and a multi-disciplinary team evaluation can be arranged upon
request including a pediatric otolaryngologist, geneticist, speech
language pathologist, social worker, etc.
• Specialties include infant assessment, hearing aids, cochlear
implants, central auditory processing evaluations and educational
audiology
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AUTISM MULTI-SPECIALTY CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 5
Fax: (501) 364-1564 (Attention: Anirudh Saronwala)
Care Provided:
• Multi-specialty treatment services for children with a formal
diagnosis of Autism/Asperger/PDD-NOS
• Specialty services include gastroenterology, nutrition, genetics
and genetic counseling, neurology and sleep disorders. Other
specialists available as needed
• Designed for children and their family with multiple medical
concerns demanding an evaluation by TWO OR MORE of the
above mentioned specialties, so that the child and their family can
see multiple specialists in a single visit
• Medical management of children with an established diagnosis
of autism spectrum disorder (ASD); if a diagnosis of ASD has
not been established, children can be referred to the Dennis
Developmental Center for diagnostic assessment
Location:
Nueroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Directors:
Richard Frye, MD
(501) 364-1850
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Providers:
Richard Frye, MD
George Fuchs, III, MD
Stephen G. Kahler, MD
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BONE TUMOR CLINIC (ORTHOPAEDIC ONCOLOGY)
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 8
Fax:
(501) 364-1522
Location:
Orthopaedic Clinic, 1st Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director: Richard W. Nicholas, Jr., MD
(501) 364-1467
Providers:
Richard W. Nicholas, Jr., MD
Corey Montgomery, MD
Nursing Director:
Kim Moore
(501) 364-4778
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Treatment of patients with a broad range of bone and soft tissue
tumors
• Treatment of malignant tumors such as Ewing’s or osteogenic
sarcomas
• Treatment of soft tissue sarcomas
• Benign processes such as bone cysts or osteochondromas
• Emphasis placed on limb preservation techniques and skeletal
reconstruction
• Treatment and management of many types of vascular
malformations
• New patient evaluation to include physical examination, X-ray
evaluation and other necessary tests
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Arkansas Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Clinic (APNOC)
BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD TUMOR CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 7
Fax:
(501) 978-6440
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive care for children with brain and spinal
cord tumors
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director:
Gregory B. Sharp, MD
(501) 364-1850
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Providers:
Gregory Albert, MD
Rongsheng Cai, MD
Eylem Ocal, MD
Gregory B. Sharp, MD
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BURN CENTER
Acute Referrals:
1-888-293-1839
Location:
ACH Main Hospital, 2nd Floor
Interim Medical Director:
R. Todd Maxson, MD
(501) 364-1323
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• The only comprehensive Burn Center in the state of Arkansas
• Acute burn injury referrals
• 10-bed critical care and step-down unit equipped to provide
exemplary care to adult and pediatric burn patients
• Treatment and management of burn wounds, soft tissue infections
and skin sloughing disorders such as toxic epidermal necrolysis
(TENS), Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and other complex
wounds
• Patient care and surgery provided by general and plastic surgeons
• Sub-specialists from pediatric and adult disciplines available for
consultation
• Specially trained burn registered nurses and burn technicians
provide optimal nurse to patient ratios
• A team approach using physicians, nursing staff, social work,
child life and education, pastoral care and occupational, physical,
recreation, respiratory and speech therapies work together to
provide comprehensive holistic care to burn victims
• Provides prevention and outreach education
• Coordinates the Youth Fire Setter Intervention Program and Camp
Sunshine (summer camp for pediatric burn survivors)
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BURN CENTER OUTPATIENT WOUND CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Acute Referrals: 1-888-293-1839
Follow-up Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 5
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive wound care for burn patients
• Follow-up care after discharge from the ACH Burn Center
• Wound care for small, acute injuries
• Non-burn wounds requiring ongoing care
• Care provided by ACH Burn Center physicians, registered nurses
and burn technicians
• Accept physician referrals for acute burn injuries for evaluation
and follow up; referrals with an acute injury can usually be seen
the same day
Location:
ACH Main Hospital, 2nd Floor
BURN PLASTICS CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 5
Phone: (501) 364-2908
Interim Medical Director:
R. Todd Maxson, MD
(501) 364-1323
Fax:
(501) 364-6889
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive care for patients with burn or other healed or
non-healing wounds
• Scar management and reconstruction for disfiguring and/or
functionally limiting scars
• Care is provided by an experienced team of specialists including
burn and plastic surgeons, nurses, occupational and physical
therapists
• Additional specialized services including psychology, clinical
nutrition and social work available as needed
Location:
Clinic 3, Sturgis Building,1st Floor
ACH Main Campus
Nursing Director:
Letrese' Burton-Leonard
(501) 364-2184
Interim Medical Director: R. Todd Maxson, MD (501) 364-1323
Providers:
R. Todd Maxson, MD
Nicole Rinewalt, MD
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CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB
Appointments:
(501) 364-1628
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Fax:
(501) 364-7715
Location:
ACH Main Hospital, 2nd Floor
Medical Director:
Paul Seib, MD
(501) 364-1479
Clinic Director:
Sherrie Loyd
(501) 364-1627
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Complete physiologic and radiographic evaluation of infants and
children with cardiovascular abnormalities
• Evaluation and care of congenital and acquired heart disease
• Two bi-plane angiographic suites with state-of-the-art digital
angiographic systems which allow thorough evaluation of complex
congenital heart problems
• Complete physiologic recording and online analysis of angiograms
in the performance of both diagnostic and interventional cardiac
catheterization procedures
• Routine diagnostic pre-surgical evaluations and biopsies for
transplant patients
• Routine diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary hypertension including
the use of vasodilator agents such as nitric oxide
• Interventional cardiac catheterization procedures include balloon
valvuloplasty, occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus, device closure
of atrial and muscular ventricular septal defects and patent
foramen ovale
• Balloon angioplasty with or without stent enlargement
• Complex intracardiac electrophysiologic studies including
transcatheter ablation and cryocath ablation of complex
arrhythmias utilizing three dimensional mapping for exact
localization of the arrhythmia
• Pacing studies and pacemaker and/or defibrillator implantations
• 24/7 care provided by three nurses and three radiologic
technologists trained in cardiac physiology and anatomy.
• Supports the cardiac surgical program
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CARDIOLOGY CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 4
Fax:
(501) 364-3667
Cardiology Office:
(501) 364-1479
Care Provided:
• Consultation, diagnosis and care of children with congenital and
acquired cardiac conditions
• Electro-physiology Clinic, Transplant Clinic, Pacemaker Clinic and
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic are also available
• Non-invasive procedures include: ECG, Holter monitoring,
transtelephonic ECG recording, 2- and 3-dimensional
echocardilography and exercise stress testing
Location 1:
Heart Center, West Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Dr.
Lowell, AR 72745
Location 3:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
520 Carson St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Other regional clinics are held in Fort Smith, Texarkana,
Pine Bluff and Harrison
Medical Director:
Ken Knecht, MD
(501) 364-1479
Clinic Director:
Sherrie Loyd
(501) 364-1627
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CARDIOLOGY CLINIC (CONT.)
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY SERVICE
Phone: (501) 364-5858 Fax:
(501) 364-5869
Care Provided:
• Surgical care for children with congenital heart disease, heart
failure, respiratory failure, chest wall defects and lung disease
• Direct surgical reparative and palliative surgery
• Mechanical support programs including ECMO, ventricular assist
devices and transplantation
• Procedures are performed in the ACH Heart Center operating
room with post-operative care rendered in the Heart Center
• Experienced cardiac team includes surgeons, nurses, perfusionists
and anesthesiologists that work closely with ACH cardiologists and
the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit physicians
Location:
ACH Main Hospital, 2nd Floor
Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Michiaki Imamura, MD
(501) 364-5852
CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT RISK (UAMS)
(see page 81)
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Ginger Gilmore, APN
Shesha Katakam, MD
Ken Knecht, MD
Sadia Malik, MD
W. Robert Morrow, MD
M. Michele Moss, MD
Matthew O’Connor, MD
Christopher Ratnasamy, MD
Paul Seib, MD
Matt Steiner, MD
Santosh Uppu, MD
Himeshkumar Vyas, MD
Dala Zakaria, MD
Providers:
Boban Abraham, MD
Michael Angtuaco, MD
Sylvia Angtuaco, MD
Thomas Best, MD
Kyle Bielefeld, MD
Renee Bornemeier, MD
Jonathan Byrnes, MD
Cindy Carpenter, APN
Tom Collins, MD
Umesh Dyamenahalli, MD
Bryan Eble, MD
Eudice Fontenot, MD
Elizabeth Frazier, MD
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CENTER FOR CRANIOFACIAL ANOMALIES
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 5
Fax:
(501) 364-6873 Care Provided:
• Diagnosis, evaluation and treatment for children with a variety of
craniofacial deformities and malformations
• The craniofacial team consists of a pediatric neurosurgeon and a
craniofacial plastic surgeon
• A craniofacial orthodontist, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon,
an otolaryngologist, a geneticist, a prosthetist, an orthotist,
a speech/language pathologist and child life specialists are
available on the ACH campus for consultations
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director:
Mark S. O’Brien, MD
(501) 364-1448
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Providers:
Gregory Albert, MD
Barbera Honnebier, MD
Mark S. O’Brien, MD
Kurt Simmons, MD
James C. Yuen, MD
UAMS/ACH CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
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JONESBORO
Cardiology Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 4
Clinic Phone:
(870) 336-2175
Fax:
(501) 978-6440
Neurology Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 7
Clinic Fax:
(870) 336-2180 Care Provided:
• Daily Neurology clinic
• Monthly Cardiology clinic
• More regional specialty clinics will be added in 2013
Location:
520 Carson Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
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UAMS/ACH CENTERS FOR CHILDREN (CONT.)
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LOWELL
Regional Clinic Appointments:
(501) 364-4000 General Pediatric Clinic:
(479) 756-4157
Fax:
(479) 750-0323
General Pediatric Clinic Fax:
(479) 756-4155
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Allergy/Immunology
Cardiology (clinic held
weekly)
• Cleft Palate
• Endocrinology
• ENT
• Gastroenterology
• Genetics
• Growth and Development
• Hematology
Ancillary services
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Hemophilia
Infectious Disease
Nephrology
Neuromuscular
Orthopaedics
Pulmonology
Rheumatology
Surgery (Outpatient)
Urology
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Nutrition
Pulmonary Lab
Renal Ultrasound
X-Ray
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ECHO
EEG
EKG, Holter and Event
Monitors
Lab
Location:
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director:
Astryd A. Menendez, MD
(479) 750-0125
Clinic Director:
Angie Hardcastle
(479) 750-0125
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• General Pediatric Clinic provides care to children in northwest
Arkansas who do not have a primary care physician; clinics are
held daily
• Regional clinics that are held Monday through Friday include
Neurology, Pulmonology and Developmental Pediatrics
• Weekly regional clinics are held on Wednesdays & most Thursdays.
Clinics include:
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CHILD STUDY CENTER
(see page 66)
CLEFT CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
New and Team Clinic Appointments: (501) 364-1658
Follow-up Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 2
Fax:
(501) 364-4790
Care Provided:
• Multidisciplinary team approach specialized in complete care of
the cleft patient
• Evaluations and treatment of the cleft lip/palate condition which
threatens general health, facial appearance, speech and language
skills, maxillofacial and dental occlusal development, otologic and
audiologic health and psychosocial status
Location 1:
ENT Clinic, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Dr.
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director: Charles M. Bower, MD
(501) 364-1696
Nursing Director
Terri Songer
(501) 364-1673
Providers:
Charles M. Bower, MD
Larry Hartzell, MD
G. Bradley Schaefer, MD
Kirt Simmons, DDS
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CONCUSSION CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 1
Office:
(501) 364-1849
Fax:
(501) 364-3804
Fax:
(501) 364-6728
Location:
Adolescent Center
1201 Bishop
Little Rock, AR 72202
Providers:
Brian H. Hardin, MD
J. Darrell Nesmith, MD
Cory Weir, ATC
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Diagnosis and management of concussion and post-concussion
syndrome
• Safe return to play determination
• Computerized neurocognitive testing
• Balance testing
• Appropriate imaging or referrals
• Follow-up appointments to monitor long-term recovery
• Baseline testing is available; for details please call (501) 364-1601
Medical Director: J. Darrell Nesmith, MD
Phone: (501) 364-1849
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
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CONTINUITY CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 1 Physician Calls:
(501) 364-4361
Care Provided:
• An extension of the General Pediatric Center providing diagnosis,
treatment and/or follow-up of children with general health
problems
• Preventative medicine including periodic immunizations, physical
examination and child health maintenance
• Appropriate subspecialty referrals are made when necessary
• Referrals of children with general pediatric problems accepted
Location:
Circle of Friends Clinic
1617 West 13th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
Medical Director:
Joseph M. Elser, MD
(501) 364-4361
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
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CRANIOFACIAL ORTHODONTICS CLINIC
Appointments:
(501) 364-1816 Fax:
(501) 364-6873
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive orthodontic services for patients with craniofacial
and/or cleft lip/palate malformations
Director, Craniofacial Orthodontics:
Kirt E. Simmons, DDS, PhD
(501) 364-1816
Nursing Director:
Terri Songer
(501) 364-1673
DAY MEDICINE
Appointments: (501) 364-4627
Fax:
(501) 364-3804
Care Provided:
• A unit for outpatients who require nursing care and observation
during or following procedures and treatments
• Sedation recovery
• Pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care
• Blood transfusions
• Immune globulin therapy
• Endocrine testing
• Chemotherapy
• Enzyme therapy
• Various IV treatments
Location:
ACH Main Hospital, 2nd Floor
Medical Director:
David L. Becton, MD
(501) 364-1494
Nursing Director:
Jennifer Gernat
(501) 364-3956
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Location:
Dental Clinic, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
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DENNIS DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER (UAMS CENTER)
(see page 83)
DENTAL CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments:
(501) 364-1816 Fax:
(501) 364-6800
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive pediatric dental care for infants, children and
young adolescents with significant medical and/or developmental
problems
• Ronald McDonald Care Mobile ® – Operated by ACH Dental
Outreach and provides comprehensive dental care to children at
no cost to their families; the Dental Outreach program currently
serves elementary schools in central, northwest and southeast
Arkansas
• Appointments are coordinated with the child’s elementary
school nurse
Location:
Dental Clinic, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Director, Dental Services:
James Koonce, DDS, MSD
(501) 364-1816
Nursing Director:
Terri Songer
(501) 364-1673
Providers:
Stephen Beetstra, DDS
Missy Collins, DDS
Lindsay Davis, DDS
Cimone Heisel, DDS
James Koonce, DDS, MSD
Courtney Johnson, DDS
Craig Rechkemmer, DDS
Kirt Simmons, DDS
Calvin Wilkins, DDS
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DERMATOLOGY CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 3
Dermatology Office Fax:
(501) 364-1882
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Fax:
(501) 978-6440
Medical Director:
Jay Kincannon, MD
(501) 364-1144
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Management of dermatological problems to include:
• Birthmarks
• Acne
• Bacterial skin infections
• Fungal infections
• Drug eruptions
• Eczema
• Hair loss
• Hyperhidrosis
• Moles
• Psoriasis
• Warts
Location:
Circle of Friends Clinic
1617 West 13th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
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DIABETES CLINIC
New Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 6
Fax:
(501) 978-6471
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Follow-up Appointments:
(501) 364-2800
Care Provided:
• Extensive multi-disciplinary approach to diabetes management of
newly diagnosed or follow-up diabetes patients
Location:
Circle of Friends Clinic
1617 West 13th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
Medical Director:
John W. Fowlkes, MD
(501) 364-1430
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
DIALYSIS CENTER
Appointments:
(501) 364-1813
Providers:
Abha Choudhary, MD
John W. Fowlkes, MD
Paul Frindik, MD
Stephen Kemp, MD
Alba Morales, MD
J. Darrell Nesmith, MD
Kathryn Thrailkill, MD
Annie Wang, MD
Fax:
(501) 364-3944
Care Provided:
• Evaluation of children of all ages and sizes with renal failure
• Chronic hemodialysis
• Chronic peritoneal dialysis including continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis and continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis
• Acute dialysis
• Renal transplantation for children on chronic dialysis therapy
• A renal nutritionist, social worker, dialysis nurses and pediatric
nephrologist are available on a 24-hour basis
Location:
ACH Main Hospital, 2nd Floor
Medical Director:
Eileen N. Ellis, MD
(501) 364-1847
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DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC
(see page 63)
EATING DISORDERS CLINIC – CHILD AND ADOLESCENT
Appointments:
(501) 364-1849
Fax:
(501) 364-8975
Location:
West Little Rock Clinic
16101 Cantrell Road, Suite 114
Little Rock, AR 72223
Medical Director: Maria G. Portilla, MD
(501) 364-1849
Nursing Director:
Kim Moore
(501) 364-4778
ECMO PROGRAM
(EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION)
Care Provided:
• Support to approximately 50 patients annually with severe
cardiac and/or respiratory failure
• One of the nation’s largest ECMO centers
• Provides ECMO support to patients from around the state
and region
• Operates one of the nation’s only three air mobile ECMO services
• Rate of survival to hospital discharge equals or exceeds the
average rate reported from all centers participating in the
Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry
• For ECMO support referrals, please call Angel One dispatch at
1-800-ACH-HELP and ask to speak to the pediatric intensivist,
cardiac intensivist or neonatologist on call, depending on the age
of the child and primary problem
Medical Director: Richard “Tad” Fiser, MD
(501) 364-1008
Surgical Director:
Michiaki Imamura, MD
(501) 364-5852
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Multi-disciplinary team approach to evaluation and treatment of
adolescents with eating disorders
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LOG A LOAD FOR KIDS OF ARKANSAS
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Phone: (501) 364-1185
Fax:
(501) 364-1529
Care Provided:
• Fully staffed by pediatricians certified in pediatrics and
pediatric emergency medicine, as well as by pediatric
emergency medicine residents
• Fully-equipped facility specific to pediatrics available
24 hours a day
• Treatment of all pediatric emergencies including trauma
Medical Director:
Steven W. Shirm, MD
(501) 364-1050
Designated Level I Pediatric Trauma Facility
Referrals: Fax:
(501) 364-1516
(501) 364-HURT or 1-800-238-4878
Care Provided:
• American College of Surgeons designated Level 1 Trauma Center
and only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the State of Arkansas
• 24/7 care to not just the children of Arkansas but to five
surrounding states
• ACH offers a systematic approach to ensure optimum and
consistent care of every injured child
• Trauma service consists of multiple surgical and medical
specialties to include: pediatric surgery, neurosurgery,
orthopaedic surgery, ENT, OMFS, plastic surgery, burn,
urology, rehabilitation, critical care medicine, ophthalmology,
cardiothoracic surgery and many more
• A specialized weekly clinic to meet the needs of the multisystem
trauma patients
• Works closely with the Injury Prevention Center to identify trends
and offer specific education to populations in need
Medical Director: R. Todd Maxson, MD (501) 364-5446
Trauma Director:
John Recicar (501)364-1446
Location:
ACH South Wing, Emergency Entrance
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ENDOCRINE CLINIC
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Fax:
(501) 978-6471
Follow-up Appointments:
(501) 364-2800
Location 1:
Circle of Friends Clinic
1617 West 13th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director: John W. Fowlkes, MD
(501) 364-1430
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
Providers:
Heather Cantrell, APN
Abha Choudhary, MD
John W. Fowlkes, MD
Paul Frindik, MD
Adolfo Garnica, MD
Stephen Kemp, MD
Alba Morales, MD
Kathryn Thrailkill, MD
Annie Wang, MD
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Subspecialty clinic that evaluates and treats children with short
stature, disorders of the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands
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ENT CLINIC (OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD AND NECK SURGERY)
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 2
Fax:
(501) 978-6440
Care Provided:
• Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the head and neck,
exclusive of the eye and brain
• Included are common problems such as:
• Chronic sinusitis
• Chronic tonsillitis
• Chronic otitis
• Dysphagia
• Hearing loss
• Sleep disorder
• Congenital abnormalities such as cleft lip and palate and
neck cysts/masses
• Endoscopy of the airway and upper digestive tract
• Treatment of vascular birthmarks
Location 1:
ENT Clinic, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director: Charles M. Bower, MD
(501) 364-1696
Nursing Director:
Terri Songer
(501) 364-1673
Providers: Charles M. Bower, MD
John Dornhoffer, MD
Phani Durvasula, MD
Larry Hartzell, MD
Michael Key, MD
Lauren Kilpatrick, MD
Abby Nolder, MD
Gresham Richter, MD
Robert Seibert, MD
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EOSINOPHILIC DISORDERS CLINIC
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 3
Fax:
(501) 364-4370
Location:
Clinic 1, Sturgis Building, 1st Floor
ACH Main Campus
Medical Directors: Troy Gibbons, MD
(501) 364-1004
Robbie Pesek, MD
(501) 364-1060
Providers:
Troy Gibbons, MD
Stacie M. Jones, MD
Robbie Pesek, MD
Amy Scurlock, MD
Nursing Director:
Latrese’ Burton-Leonard
(501) 364-2184
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Referrals accepted for assessment and treatment of children with
eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, in particular for patients
with eosinophilic esophagitis needing a multi-specialty approach
involving allergy, gastroenterology and nutrition
• Comprehensive medical evaluation and testing
• Comprehensive family and patient education regarding disease
manifestations and management
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EYE CENTER
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 2 Fax:
(501) 364-6846
Care Provided:
• Ophthalmology, orthoptics, optometry, oculoplastic, neuroophthalmology and ocular alignment
• Problems related to the eye (i.e., strabismus, amblyopia,
childhood cataracts, glaucoma, retina, cornea, orbit, eyelid and
neurologic disorders and retinopathy of maturity)
• Normal eye care services including contact lenses
Location:
Eye Center, West Wing, 1st Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director: Paul H. Phillips, MD
(501) 364-1888
Nursing Director:
Terri Songer
(501) 364-1673
Providers:
Camille DiMiceli, MD
Scott R. Lowery, MD
A.B. Naylor, OD
John Pemberton, DO
Paul H. Phillips, MD
Henry Thomas, MD
Christopher Westfall, MD
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GASTROENTEROLOGY, HEPATOLOGY AND
NUTRITION CLINIC
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 5 Fax:
(501) 364-6291
Location: Clinic 4 , Sturgis Building, 1st Floor
ACH Main Campus
Location 2: UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director: George Fuchs, III, MD
(501) 364-1004
Nursing Director:
Latrese’ Burton-Leonard
(501) 364-2184
Providers:
Jessica Carnathan, APN
Juliana Frem, MD
George Fuchs, III, MD
Troy Gibbons, MD
Allah Haafiz, MD
Elizabeth McDonough, MD
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Consultation and a full range of services for patients with
gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic and nutritional
problems
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, biliary tract and
pancreas
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Malabsorption syndromes
• Hepatitis
• Chronic liver disease
• Growth failure
• Malnutrition
• Feeding disorders
• Intestinal rehabilitation
• Transplant hepatology
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GENERAL PEDIATRIC CLINIC
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 1
Fax:
(501) 978-6440
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Physician Calls:
(501) 364-4361
Care Provided:
• Diagnosis, treatment and/or follow-up of children with general
health problems
• Preventive medicine including periodic immunizations, physical
examinations, positive newborn screens and child health
maintenance
• Subspecialty referrals made when necessary
• Referrals of children with general pediatric problems accepted
Location:
General Pediatric Center
Sturgis Building, 1st Floor
ACH Main Campus
Medical Director:
Joseph M. Elser, MD
(501) 364-4361
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
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GENETIC AND METABOLIC CLINIC
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 3 Fax:
(501) 364-1564
Location 1:
West Little Rock Clinic
16101 Cantrell Road, Suite 114
Little Rock, AR 72223
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director:
G. Bradley Schaefer, MD
(501) 364-2971
Nursing Director:
Kim Moore
(501) 364-4778
Providers:
Adolfo Garnica, MD
Suzanne Huetter, APN
Stephen Kahler, MD
Kent McKelvey, MD
G. Bradley Schaefer, MD
Elizabeth Sellars, MD
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Evaluation of children and adults with birth defects, inherited
conditions, metabolic disorders, developmental delay, mental
retardation and autism
• Genetic counseling for relatives is also available
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GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, option 4
Fax:
(501) 364-3484
Care Provided:
• Evaluates and assists in the management of children in the first
three years of life who display abnormalities in growth and/or
development:
• Failure to thrive
• Developmental delay
• Developmental disabilities
• Feeding problems associated with chronic
medical problems
Location 1:
Circle of Friends Clinic
1617 W. 13th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director: Patrick H. Casey, MD
(501) 364-6591
Providers:
Patrick H. Casey, MD
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
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GYNECOLOGY CLINIC
Appointments:
(501) 364-6601
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Fax:
(501) 364-6626
Location:
Adolescent Center
1201 Bishop, Little Rock, AR 72202
Medical Director:
Karen Kozlowski, MD
(501) 364-6601
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Consultation, evaluation and medical and surgical treatment
for children, adolescents and young adults with gynecologic
problems including menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, gynecologic
infections, including sexually transmitted infections, pelvic/
ovarian masses, endometriosis, abnormal Pap smears, congenital
abnormalities of the female genital tract, condyloma, delayed
puberty, precocious puberty and contraceptive management
• Gynecologic problems related to other medical disorders
(chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hematologic disorders, diabetes)
• Gynecologic preventive health care
• Referrals may be made directly to this clinic
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HABILITATION CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 8 Fax:
(501) 364-6829
Care Provided:
• Specialty medical services for children, adolescents and selected
adults with physical disabilities
• Diagnoses include, but are not limited to cerebral palsy and
related conditions, congenital musculoskeletal abnormalities,
disabilities, brain injury, and others for follow-up after inpatient
rehabilitation
• Depending on availability, coordinate same day appointments for
interdisciplinary evaluation and treatment by PT, OT, audiology,
orthotics and prosthetics, radiology, social work and psychology
• Coordinate other subspecialty referrals and appointments
• Services of botox injections, intrathecal baclofen pump refills and
other medication adjunct for spasticity
• Educational and therapy programs, feeding, swallowing, nutrition
and oral health, seating and mobility, communication, gait and
walking aids such as braces, crutches and walker
• Cooperate with outside agencies and referral sources to provide
for coordination of care
• Outside therapists and/or teachers are welcome to attend with
children and families when appropriate
• Periodic outreach clinics offered at various sites throughout
Arkansas
• Not a substitute for primary care physicians, but communicates
with them and are available to them for consultation on any
disability-related medical issues
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director: Vikki A. Stefans, MD
(501) 364-4374
Providers:
Vikki A. Stefans, MD
Esther Tompkins, DO
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
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HAND CLINIC
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 8
Fax:
(501) 364-1522
Location:
Orthopaedic Clinic
ACH Main Hospital, 1st Floor
Providers:
Theresa Wyrick, MD
James C. Yuen, MD
Nursing Director:
Kim Moore
(501) 364-4778
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Trauma, congenital and acquired deformities of the hand
and upper extremities from simple fractures to complete
reconstruction
• Reconstruction for soft-tissue injuries, defects and burn
contractures
Medical Director: James C. Yuen, MD
(501) 364-2950
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HEADACHE CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments:
(501) 364-4363
Fax:
(501) 364-3404
Care Provided:
• Diagnosis and treatment for all types of headaches including
migraine, tension, chronic daily headache and other more serious
headache conditions
• Diagnostic evaluation may include CT, MRI or laboratory
evaluation when warranted
Location:
West Little Rock Clinic
16101 Cantrell Road, Suite 114
Little Rock, AR 72223
Medical Director:
Joseph M. Elser, MD
(501) 364-4361
Nursing Director:
Kim Moore
(501) 364-4778
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CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
DAVID CLARK
HEART CENTER
Appointments:
(501) 364-1479
Fax:
(501) 364-3667
Location:
South Wing, 4th Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director, CVICU
Adnan Bhutta, MD
(501) 364-1479
HEART STATION
(see page 90)
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• The 40-bed Heart Center is an area dedicated to the care of
patients with cardiac disease
• The center includes 30 ICU beds and 10 intermediate/medical/
telemetry beds
• The nursing and respiratory staff are specially trained to deal with
cardiac patients
• This area provides facilities for a variety of diagnoses including
postoperative monitoring, medical treatment of congestive heart
failure, heart transplant recipients and newborns with complex
congenital heart disease
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HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 7 Fax:
(501) 364-3634
Care Provided:
• Evaluates and treats:
• Childhood problems related to blood and/or tumors
• Anemia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Coagulation disorders
• Leukemia
• Other malignant diseases
Location 1:
South Wing, 1st Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director: David L. Becton, MD
(501) 364-1494
Nursing Director:
Jennifer Gernat
(501) 364-3956
Providers:
David L. Becton, MD
Shelley Crary, MD
Jason Farrar, MD
Amir Mian, MD
Suzanne Saccente, MD
Robert Saylors, MD
Kimo Stine, MD
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COMPREHENSIVE
HEMOPHILIA CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000. Menu Option 7 Fax:
(501) 364-6953
Location 1:
Hematology/Oncology Clinic
South Wing, 1st Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Directors: David L. Becton, MD
Kimo Stine, MD
(501) 364-1494
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
Providers:
Shelley Crary, MD
Amir Mian, MD
Suzanne Saccente, MD
Robert Saylors, MD
Kimo Stine, MD
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Diagnosis and evaluation of coagulation and thrombotic disorders
• Education, prevention and continuity of care
• The latest diagnosis, prevention and treatment modalities for
children and adults
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HIGH RISK NEWBORN FOLLOW-UP CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 4
Fax:
(501) 364-3560
Care Provided:
• Medical follow-up of conditions common to the very-low-birthweight infant, such as significant neurologic problems, chronic
lung disease, necrotizing entercolitis, feeding and swallowing
difficulties, failure-to-thrive, apnea of prematurity, etc.
• Evaluation of growth and development, early signs of neuromotor
delay and cerebral palsy for former patients of neonatal intensive
care facilities
• Consultation with occupational, physical and speech therapists
• Nutritional and social counseling
Location:
Clinic 6, Sturgis Building, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Campus
Medical Director: Joanne Szabo, MD
(501) 364-1028
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Providers:
Erica Braswell, MD
Katie Burns, MD
Samuel Burns, MD
Angela Chandler, MD
Jill Fussell, MD
Elizabeth Kim, MD
Maya Lopez, MD
Franscesca Miquel-Verges, MD
Marina Perez Fournier, MD
Becky Rogers, MD
Ashley Ross, MD
Joanne Szabo, MD
Sara Wood, MD
Vivien Yap, MD
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Fax:
(501) 364-4370
Care Provided:
• Evaluation and treatment of immune deficiency and recurrent,
chronic and unusual infections
Medical Director:
Stacie M. Jones, MD
(501) 364-1060
Nursing Director:
Letrese’ Burton-Leonard
(501) 364-2184
INFECTIOUS DISEASES CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 6 Fax:
(501) 364-3551
Care Provided:
• Evaluation and treatment of infectious diseases and severe
unusual infections
Location 1: Circle of Friends Clinic 1612 W. 13th Street Little Rock, AR 72202
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Dr.
Lowell, AR 72245
Medical Director: José Romero, MD
(501) 364-1416
Providers:
Nada Harik, MD
W. Matthew Linam, MD
José Romero, MD
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Location:
Clinic 1, Sturgis Building, 1st Floor
ACH Main Hospital
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KIDS FIRST (UAMS CLINIC)
(see page 86)
LATINO CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments (Citas):
(501) 364-4000 Spanish-speaking Menu Option 9
(Usar la Opcion en Espanol del Menu 9)
Fax:
(501) 978-6440
Care Provided:
• Assessment and treatment of children with complex medical
conditions who are from Spanish-speaking families
• Families will be attended by a bilingual physician and nurse to
make diagnoses, coordinate care, arrange for specialty referrals
and other ancillary services, facilitate evaluations by other
professional staff and assist parents in managing medications,
special formulas and equipment for Latino children with special
healthcare needs
Atención Médica que se Provee:
• Evaluacion y tratamiento de ninos con condiciones medicas
complejas que pertenecen a familias de habla hispana
• Las familias que vienen a la clinica seran atendidas por un
enfermero y un medico bilingue que haran los diagnosticos,
coordinaran el tratamiento, prepararan las visitas a clinicas
especializadas y demas servicios auxiliaries, facilitaran las
evaluaciones por personal profesional y asistiran a los padres
con la administracion de medicamentos, formulas y equipos
especiales para los ninos latinos con necesidades medicas
especiales.
Location (Lugar):
Circle of Friends Clinic
1612 W. 13th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
Medical Director (Director Medico):
Eduardo R. Ochoa, Jr., MD
(501) 364-4361
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
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MEDICAL HOME CLINIC
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 4
Location:
Clinic 6, Sturgis Building, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Campus
Medical Directors: Providers:
Patrick H. Casey, MD
Carrie Brown, MD
Robert E. Lyle, MD
Patrick H. Casey, MD
(501) 364-6591
Dennis Kuo, MD
Eduardo R. Ochoa, Jr., MD
Robert E. Lyle, MD
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Provides a medical home to coordinate comprehensive medical
care for children with two or more serious chronic medical
conditions
• Focuses on nutrition and developmental needs of children in
conjunction with the primary care physician and other local
providers
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MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 8 Fax:
(501) 978-6440
Care Provided:
• Ongoing evaluation and management of children and teens with
muscular dystrophies, myopathies, neuropathies and related MDA
(Muscular Dystrophy Association) covered conditions
• Cardiac and pulmonary evaluation and management, genetic
testing and counseling
• Referrals for orthopedics, electrodiagnostic services, muscle/
nerve biopsy and genetic testing and counseling
• Steroid treatment for dystrophinopathy
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director:
Vikki A. Stefans, MD
(501) 364-4374
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
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NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Neonatal Consultation, Transport and Admission:
1-800-ACH-HELP (1-800-224-4357) or (501) 364-1244
Fax: (501) 364-4577 Beeper:
(501) 395-3295 (Neonatologist on call)
Medical Directors:
Robert W. Arrington, MD
Robert E. Lyle, MD
(501) 364-1028
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• 100-bassinet unit equipped and staffed to deliver a full range of
tertiary and quaternary care to critically ill neonates; includes 17
private rooms
• Specially-trained neonatal nurses available for one-on-one
patient care
• Neonatologists, pediatric house officers and neonatal nurse
practitioners provide coverage to the unit, including 24-hour inhouse staff neonatology coverage
• Subspecialists from all pediatric disciplines available on-site for
consultation 24 hours a day
• The Division of Neonatology’s 19 neonatologists serve as
attending physicians for the unit, staffing four attending teams of
neonatologists and pediatricians daily.
• Conference calls between attending neonatologist and physicians
seeking consultation or advice regarding referral arranged via
the hospital’s neonatal toll-free line, 1-800-ACH-HELP (1-800-2244357), 24 hours a day
• Telemedicine consults available in equipped units
• Only level IV NICU in the state of Arkansas
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NEPHROLOGY/HYPERTENSION/
RENAL TRANSPLANT CLINIC
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 3
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
New Appointment Fax: (501) 364-1780 Follow-Up Appointment Fax:
(501) 978-6440
Care Provided:
• Diagnostic evaluation and care for children from infancy to age 21
who have all aspects of renal disease
• Consultation involving hematuria, proteinuria, urinary tract
infection, chronic renal failure, hypertension and transplantation
• Dialysis and transplantation
Location 1:
Clinic 6, Sturgis Building, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Campus
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Dr.
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director: Eileen N. Ellis, MD
(501) 364-1847
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Providers:
Eileen N. Ellis, MD
Mohammad Ilyas, MD
Thomas Wells, MD
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NEUROCUTANEOUS CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 7 Fax:
(501) 364-6077
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Providers:
Aimee Luat, MD
Rolla Shbarou, MD
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
Evaluation and treatment of:
• Neurofibromatosis
• Tuberous sclerosis
• Sturge-Weber disease
• Other neurocutaneous disorders
Medical Director: Rolla Shbarou, MD
(501) 364-1850
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NEUROLOGY & EPILEPSY CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 7 Fax:
(501) 364-6077
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
Evaluates and treats
• Disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system
• Seizures and epilepsy
• Other neurologic disorders
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director:
Gregory B. Sharp, MD
(501) 364-1850
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Providers:
John Bornhofen, MD
Bernadette Lange, MD
Aimee Luat, MD
Sarah Mulkey, MD
Delphin Sallowm, MD
Gregory B. Sharp, MD
Rolla Shbarou, MD
Bashir Shihabuddin, MD
Sharon Stevenson, APN
Shuna Thomas, APN
W. David Walters, MD
Erin Willis, MD
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NEUROPHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY
(see page 91)
NEUROSCIENCE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors (see page 16)
•
Center for Craniofacial Anomalies (see page 22)
•
Muscular Dystrophy Clinic (see page 52)
•
Neurocutaneous Clinic (see page 55)
•
Neurology and Epilepsy Clinic (see page 56)
•
Neurophysiology Laboratory ( see page 91)
•
Neurosurgery Clinic (see page 58)
•
Pediatric Pain Management (see page 64)
•
Rehabilitation — Spasticity Management and Botox Clinic
(see page 70)
•
Spasticity and Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Clinic (see page 75)
•
Spina Bifida Clinic (see page 76)
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
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NEUROSURGERY CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 7 Fax:
(501) 364-3621
Care Provided:
Evaluation and treatment of:
• Surgical disorders of the nervous system
• Brain and spinal cord tumors
• Head injury
• Hydrocephalus
• Spinal cord disorders, including craniosynostosis and congenital
anomalies
• Plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director:
Mark S. O’Brien, MD
(501) 364-1448
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Providers:
Gregory Albert, MD
Rongsheng Cai, MD
Mark S. O’Brien, MD
Eylem Ocal, MD
Ambre’ Pownall, APN
NEUROVASCULAR MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 7 Fax:
(501) 364-3621
Care Provided:
Diagnosis, evaluation and management of pediatric patients with
neurovascular disorders
• Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) – cerebral and spinal
• Intracranial aneurysms
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director: Mark S. O’Brien, MD
(501) 364-1448
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
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NUTRITION CLINIC
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 5
Location:
Clinic 5, Sturgis Building, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Campus
Interim Director:
Susan Goolsby
(501) 364-1261
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Individual nutrition counseling by a registered dietitian are seen in
Nutrition Clinic in conjunction with a referral from the primary care
physician or ACH physician
• Follow-up care in Nutrition Clinic in conjunction with the primary
care physician
• Feeding problems: underweight, failure to thrive, picky eaters
• Therapeutic diets: low cholesterol, low sodium, gluten free, etc.
• Dietary management of other chronic or acute conditions
requiring changes in the family’s food habits that need monitoring
over time
• Health promotion through dietary and lifestyle changes
• Management of enteral and parenteral nutrition plans
• Weight management of infants/children birth through 5 years of
age who are overweight or obese and for patients greater than
5 years of age waiting to get into the Weight Management Clinic
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NUTRITION SERVICES
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
(501) 364-1264
Outpatient Appointment:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 5
After Hours Pager:
(501) 405-3708
Care Provided:
• Inpatient and outpatient nutrition services and nutrition-related
diagnoses rendered by a registered dietitian
• Nutritional assessment, nutrition intervention and counseling to
patient and/or caregivers
• Registered dietitians are available to all outpatient clinics on a
consult basis and availability of dietitians
• A registered dietitian is located in Clinic 6 and is available to the
GPC, Circle of Friends and Adolescent Clinic. Patients will be
seen on a first-come, first-served basis
Location:
ACH Main Hospital
Interim Director:
Susan Goolsby
(501) 364-3519
ORTHOPAEDICS & FRACTURE CLINIC
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 8 Fax:
(501) 364-1522
Care Provided:
Evaluates and treats
• Orthopaedic problems involving the bones, joints and muscles
• Congenital, acquired and traumatic limb deformities
• Scoliosis and spinal deformities
• Neuromuscular disease or any problems with bone, joints,
muscles and ligaments that affect growing children
• Follow-up care for problems related to fractures of bones,
dislocations of joints and other traumatic disorders
• Congenital limb deficiencies such as fibular hemimelia, proximal
femoral focal deficiency, hemiatrophy, radial hypoplasia, and
multiple epiphyseal dysplasia
• Vitamin D-resistant rickets with bowing and limb length inequality
• Acquired conditions such as bone loss from fractures,
osteomyelitis, nonunions, growth arrest from both trauma and
infections and malunions or significant deformities of bone
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Care Provided (cont.):
• Non-operative orthopaedic conditions of childhood
• In-toeing
• Bowlegs
• Knock knees
• Flat feet
• Hip dysplasia in newborns and infants
• Scoliosis in children and adolescents
Location 2:
West Little Rock Clinic
16101 Cantrell Rd., Suite 114
Little Rock, AR 72223
Location 3:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director: James Aronson, MD
(501) 364-1468
Nursing Director:
Kim Moore
(501) 364-4778
Providers:
Betsy Aronson, APN
James Aronson, MD
Dale Blasier, MD
Richard McCarthy, MD
ORTHOPAEDIC ONCOLOGY CLINIC
(See Bone Tumor Clinic page 15)
OUTPATIENT TESTING
(see pages 87-95)
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Location 1:
Orthopaedic Clinic, 1st Floor
ACH Main Hospital
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PALCARE
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Referrals:
(501) 364-6658 Care provided:
• Palliative care program for patients treated at
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
• Palliative care is for patients and families dealing with a serious
life-limiting illness or condition
• Comfort and support for the patient and family
• Continuity of care
• Communication about treatment goals and choices
• A PalCare team member is available by phone 24 hours a day at
(501) 364-6658
Director: Greg Adams
(501) 364-6549
Medical Director: Carrie Brown, MD
(501) 364-6658
PATIENT CARE SERVICES
Phone:
(501) 364-1955
Fax:
(501) 364-1139
Care Provided:
• The goal of PCS is to ensure care is supportive to a patient and
family-centered care model within an interdisciplinary, shared
decision-making framework
• Responsible for the provision and coordination of care within
all acute care and critical care units, surgical service areas (OR
and PACU), emergency services, clinical informatics as well as
occupational, physical and respiratory therapies
• Provides oversight to nursing within the entire ACH health
care system including inpatient and outpatient units as well as
ambulatory and ancillary service locations
Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer:
Lori Brown, RN, MSN, CENP, FACHE
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PEDIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000 Menu Option 6 Fax:
(501) 364-7230
Location:
General Pediatric Center, Sturgis Building, 1st Floor
ACH Main Campus
Medical Director:
Joseph M. Elser, MD
(501) 364-4361
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
DONALD W. REYNOLDS
PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (PICU)
PICU, Transport and Admission:
1-800-ACH-HELP (1-800-224-4357) or (501) 364-1341
Care Provided:
• 26-bed critical care facility equipped for technologically advanced
monitoring, assessment and treatment of the critically ill patient in
a family-centered care environment
• Fully staffed by specially trained pediatric critical care registered
nurses, respiratory therapists and pediatric sub-specialists trained
in critical care medicine
Clinical Director:
Jerril Green, MD
(501) 364-1846
Medical Director:
Steve Schexnayder, MD
(501) 364-1846
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Assists referring physicians who require a “second opinion”
and/or determining which specialty is needed for a patient
• Provides quicker access to ACH when the specialist appointment
is more than two weeks away
• PDC physicians have immediate telephone access to pediatric
subspecialists
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PEDIATRIC PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 4
Fax:
(501) 364-2939
Care Provided:
• Multidisciplinary approach to pain management that includes
professionals from various specialties including pain medicine,
nursing, physical therapy, psychology and others
• Evaluation and treatment of chronic pain, including an entire
spectrum of pain conditions
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Directors:
Taranjit S. Sangari, MD
(501) 364-3100
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Providers:
Juliane Lee, MD
Taranjit S. Sangari, MD
Michael L. Schmitz, MD
Sarah Tariq, MD
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PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
Director:
Marita Nazarian, MS
(501) 364-1892
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 5
Fax:
(501) 364-6873
Care Provided:
• Coverage includes burn scars, traumatically acquired wounds,
facial trauma, hand congenital deformities, nevi, hand trauma,
burn contracture and complex wounds/defects, craniosynostosis,
craniofacial syndromes, orthognatic conditions, traumatic and
post-traumatic facial conditions and craniofacial clefts.
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director:
Barbera Honnebier, MD
(501) 364-5775
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
(501) 364-1449
Fax:
(501) 364-1853
Care Provided:
• Provides a full range of contemporary pharmaceutical services to
the health care professionals and patients of Arkansas Children's
Hospital
• Inpatient services: unit dose drug distribution system, IV
admixture service, preparation of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
solutions and manufacturing and packaging of special pediatric
dosage forms
• Outpatient services: prescription dispensing, patient and parent
counseling and specialty prescription compounding
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PSYCHIATRY SERVICES
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Phone:
(501) 364-5150
Fax:
(501) 364-1592
Child Study Center
• Serves children up to age 13
• The Child Therapy Clinic offers brief comprehensive evaluations
as well as family and group therapy
• A Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, which is part of the
UAMS Department of Psychiatry
• The Psychiatric Care Clinic is the child residency training clinic
for the Child Division and offers comprehensive diagnostic
evaluation, medical consultation and treatment
• Common referral problems include anxiety, depression, conduct
and behavior problems, emotional adjustment difficulties,
learning difficulties, attention problems, child management issues
and other psychiatric disorders affecting children, adolescents
and their families
• The 0-5 Assessment and Treatment Clinic is for patients with
disorders of socio-emotional dysregulation including affective and
anxiety disorders
Location:
ACH South Campus, 5th Floor
11 Children's Way
Phone:
(501) 364-5150
Medical Director:
Juan Castro, MD
Program for Young Adults, Walker Family Clinic
• Serves ages 14-24
• Provides a full range of psychiatric and mental health outpatient
services for adolescents and young adults.
Location:
UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
4224 Shuffield Drive, 2nd Floor
Phone:
(501) 526-8200
Medical Director:
Zaid Malik, MD
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STRIVE
• Serves school-aged children from pre-K through 12th grade
(typically ages 3-18)
• School-based mental health services for contracted schools in the
North Little Rock School District, Little Rock School District and the
Pulaski County Special School District
Phone:
(501) 771-8261
Medical Director:
Jody Brown, MD
Psych TLC
• Psychiatry telehealth, liaison and consults
• Free consult service provided M – F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding
holidays) to Arkansas pediatricians, family practice physicians
and general psychiatrists to speak with a child and adolescent
psychiatrist
Location: UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
4224 Shuffield Drive, 2nd Floor
Phone:
1-866-UAMS-DOC
Medical Director:
Juan Castro, MD
Child Diagnostic Unit
• Serves ages 2-12
• Provides a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation in an inpatient
setting using a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment, relying
on specialists in psychiatry, psychology, speech, language and
occupational therapy and education
Location: UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
4224 Shuffield Drive, 5th Floor
Phone:
(501) 258-5363
Medical Director:
Molly Gathright, MD
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Location:
UAMS, 4701 Fairway Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72116
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ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000 Menu Option 6 Fax:
(501) 364-3930
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive medical evaluation and management of acute and
chronic pulmonary diseases in infants and children
• Asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, recurrent
pneumonia and wheezing, stridor, noisy breathing, pulmonary
complications of neuromuscular disease and technologydependent children
• State-of-the-art complete pulmonary function testing, sweat
testing and flexible bronchoscopy services are available
• The only Cystic Fibrosis Center in the state reviewed and approved
by the national Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Location 1:
Heart Center, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director:
John L. Carroll, MD
(501) 364-1006
Clinic Director:
Sherrie Loyd
(501) 364-1627
Providers:
Amit Agarwal, MD
Samah Awad, MD
Martin Bauer, MD
Ariel Berlinski, MD
John L. Carroll, MD
Gulnur Com, MD
Mohy Morris, MD
Dennis Schellhase, MD
Robert Warren, MD
PULMONARY LABORATORY
(see page 93)
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Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 8
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Fax:
(501) 364-6829
Occupational Therapy
• Occupational therapists evaluate and treat children with physical
disabilities, developmental delays, perceptual-motor problems
and oral-motor difficulties
• Primary services to inpatients and outpatients: splinting,
determining adaptive equipment needs, seating evaluations,
feeding and videofluroscopic swallowing assessments, oral
feeding, developmental training, instruction in activities of daily
living and adaptive equipment use
Orthotics/Prosthetics
• Provide patient care and services to children with neuromuscular
or musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limbs, lower limbs,
spine, torso and head
• Evaluate, design, fabricate and fit orthotics (braces) to patients
• Prosthetists evaluate, design, fabricate and fit prosthesis to
patients with limb deficiencies
Location:
ACH Main Hospital, 1st Floor
Medical Director:
Eldon G. Schulz, MD
(501) 364-1486
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
Physical Therapy
• Physical therapists examine, evaluate and provide physical
therapy diagnosis and intervention for children and adolescents
with impairment, functional limitations and disabilities
• Offers services to both inpatients and outpatients to help
remediate the limitations and improve function; services include
therapeutic exercise, gait training, developmental intervention,
wound care, hydrotherapy (including therapeutic pool),
electrotherapy (TENS, NMES and biofeedback) and use of lower
extremity orthotic and prosthetic devices
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REHABILITATION—SPASTICITY MANAGEMENT
AND BOTOX CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 8 Fax:
(501) 364-6829
Care Provided:
Evaluation and treatment of all types of diagnoses that cause
spasticity including traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy,
spinal cord injury and strokes
• Use of oral spasticity medications, orthotics, splints and serial
casting
• Botox injections
• Follow-up on Baclofen pumps
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director: Esther Tompkins, DO
(501) 364-4374
RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-1374 Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Fax:
(501) 364-3411
Care Provided:
• Offers assistance in pulmonary health care in the areas of
prevention, diagnosis and management of patients with
cardiopulmonary problems
• Respiratory therapists work as members of the health care team
in a variety of areas: medical-surgical units, the Burn Center,
all intensive care units, pulmonary laboratory, sleep disorders
center, blood gas/electrolyte analysis, bronchoscopy assists,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient discharge planning,
patient/family instruction for home care and outpatient clinics
Medical Director:
Mark J. Heulitt, MD
(501) 364-1008
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Office Fax:
(501) 364-5339
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive evaluation, treatment and management of
pediatric arthritis and other connective tissue diseases
(including systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis and
other forms of vasculitis)
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director:
Paula Morris, MD
(501) 364-3686
Providers:
Jason Dare, MD
Paula Morris, MD
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Location 1:
Clinic 5, Sturgis Building, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Campus
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ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Referrals: (479) 750-0125 Fax:
(479) 750-0323
Care Provided:
• Transdisciplinary model incorporating clinical professions in the
areas of child psychiatry, developmental pediatrics, psychology,
neuropsychology, behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, speech/
language and special education/literacy
• Evaluations for
• Children birth through age 18 with developmental concerns
(autism, developmental delays and mental retardation)
• Dual diagnoses (learning problems combined with attention
problems, anxiety, etc.)
• Children at high risk due to prematurity or physical/
neurological health issues and injuries
• Follow up in assisting families in locating appropriate treatment
resources
• Medication consultation
• Evaluation and management of neuromuscular and
neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Assistance for children with reading or language disabilities
Location:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
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Program Director:
Mary Ann Scott, PhD
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
(479) 750-0125
Medical Director:
Linda Young-Shumate, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
(479) 750-0125
Damon Lipinski, PhD
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Jerie Beth Karkos, MD
Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician
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SICKLE CELL CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 7
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Fax:
(501) 364-6953
Care Provided:
• Diagnosis, evaluation and treatment for children who have or are
suspected of having sickle cell anemia
Medical Director:
Suzanne L. Saccente, MD
(501) 364-1494
Nursing Director:
Jennifer Gernat
(501) 364-3956
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Location:
Hematology/Oncology Clinic, South Wing, 1st Floor
ACH Main Hospital
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SLEEP DISORDERS CLINIC
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 2
Fax:
(501) 364-6878
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive clinical evaluation, diagnostic testing, treatment
and long term management for a wide spectrum of sleep-related
disorders in children and adolescents including but not limited to
obstructive sleep apnea, difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep,
behavioral insomnia, organic parasomnias, narcolepsy, delayed
sleep phase disorder, periodic limb movement disorder and
central sleep apnea
• The only AASM accredited pediatric sleep center in the state,
offers state-of-the-art technology designed to evaluate sleep
physiology and treat sleep-related disordered breathing
Location:
Pulmonary Clinic, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director:
Supriya Jambhekar, MD
(501) 364-1006
Clinic Director:
Sherrie Loyd
(501) 364-1627
Providers:
Charles M. Bower, MD
Lacie Broussard, APN
Gulnur Com, MD
Supriya Jambhekar, MD
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SPASTICITY AND INTRATHECAL
BACLOFEN PUMP CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 7 Fax:
(501) 364-4332
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director:
W. David Walters, MD
(501) 364-1850
SPEECH PATHOLOGY SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 2 Fax:
(501) 364-6881
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive evaluation of speech, language and feeding
disorders including oral pharyngeal dysphagia, resonance, voice,
fluency apraxia and language-based learning problems
• Evaluation and treatment for speech and language problems
for hearing impaired children, including children with cochlear
implants
• Parent training and education about communication development
• Onsite training and continuing professional development can be
arranged through contract
Location:
South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Director:
Patti F. Martin, PhD, CCC-A
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Diagnosis, evaluation, and management of hypertonia and
cerebral palsy
• Evaluation and treatment of spasticity using botulinum toxin or
intrathecal baclofen pump therapy
• Management of intrathecal baclofen pump patients
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ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 5 Fax:
(501) 364-6806
Care Provided:
• Multidisciplinary care for the child with spina bifida or childhoodacquired spinal cord injury
• Services provided include neurosurgery, orthopaedics, pediatric
rehab, urology, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy,
neuropsychology, nutrition and social services
• This is an evaluation and management specialty clinic
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Program Coordinator:
Rebecca Watkins-Bregy, RN IV
(501) 364-1806
SPORTS MEDICINE PLUS
Appointments: (501) 364-1192 Office:
(501) 364-1601
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Fax:
(501) 364-6728
Care Provided:
• Promotes health and fitness through sports participation while
minimizing effects of injury
• Multidisciplinary approach for health maintenance, exercise, injury
prevention, treatment and rehabilitation
Sports Rehabilitation Clinic
• Outpatient program in collaboration with the ACH Adolescent
Center with the goal of decreasing incidence of injuries through
prevention and pre-participation screenings
• Provides rehabilitation to the injured athlete in order to ensure
safe return to play
Location:
Adolescent Center, ACH Main Campus
1201 Bishop, Little Rock, AR 72202
Medical Director:
Brian H. Hardin, MD
(501) 364-1849
Nursing Director:
Lori Batchelor
(501) 364-1903
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SURGERY CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 5 Fax:
(501) 978-6440
Surgery Office: (501) 364-1446 Fax:
(501) 364-1516
Location:
Clinic 3, Sturgis Building, 1st Floor
ACH Main Campus
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director:
Samuel D. Smith, MD
(501) 364-1447
Nursing Director:
Letrese’ Burton-Leonard
(501) 364-2184
Providers:
Alicia Cook, APN
Melvin Dassinger, MD
Allison Hester, APN
Richard Jackson, MD
Kellie Lisenby, APN
R. Todd Maxson, MD
Samuel D. Smith, MD
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Manages all neonatal and pediatric surgical disorders including
hydroceles, hernia, undescended testes, chest wall abnormalities,
thoracic problems, abdominal surgery, tumors and other surgical
problems
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ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Phone:
(501) 364-1215
Fax:
(501) 364-1525
Consists of:
• 12 operating rooms,1 laser treatment room, 2 GI suites,
1 dental/procedure room
• Available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week
• Parents may accompany their child to the pre-operative holding
area and may be with their child in the recovery room
Interim Director, Surgical Services:
John Recicar
(501) 364-5446
TRAUMA
(see page 32)
UROLOGY CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 3 Fax:
(501) 364-3960
Care Provided:
• Care for children with problems involving the genitourinary
system including congenital anomalies of the kidney, ureter,
bladder, inguinal region and male and female genitalia, urinary
tract infections, urinary incontinence, dysfunctional voiding,
enuresis and neurogenic dysfunction of the bladder
• Specific problems include: renal masses, hydronephrosis,
ureteropelvic junction obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux, injuries to
the genitourinary system, undescended testes, hydroceles, patent
processus vaginalis and hypospadias
Location 1:
3rd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Location 2:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
Medical Director:
Stephen Canon, MD
(501) 364-2632
Nursing Director:
Kim Moore
(501) 364-4778
Providers:
Honor Canon, MD
Stephen Canon, MD
Peyton Mills, APN
Ashay Patel, DO
Andrea Van Lierop, APN
Ismael Zamilpa, MD
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CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
VASCULAR ANOMALIES PROGRAM
Appointments: (501) 364-7546
Fax:
(501) 364-1935
Location:
ENT Clinic, South Wing, 2nd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Birthmarks.org
Medical Director:
Gresham T. Richter, MD, FACS
(501) 364-1225
Nursing Director:
Terri Songer
(501) 364-1673
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLINIC
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 6 Fax:
(501) 978-6471
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of obese pediatric
patients 2 to 21 years with Body Mass Index equal to or greater
than the 97th percentile
Location:
West Little Rock Clinic
16101 Cantrell Rd, Suite 114
Little Rock, AR 72223
Medical Director:
Samiya Razzaq, MD
(501) 364-1430
Nursing Director:
Kim Moore
(501) 364-4778
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary program for diagnosis and
treatment of children and adults with all types of vascular
anomalies
• Staffed by a closely integrated multi-disciplinary team of physician
specialists and support staff representing: otolaryngology/head
and neck surgery, pathology, radiology, dermatology, pediatrics,
orthopedic surgery, and pediatric general surgery.
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ACH CLINICS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Phone:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 9
Fax:
(501) 364-4361
Care Provided:
• An extension of the General Pediatric Center providing diagnosis,
treatment and/or follow-up of Hispanic/Spanish-speaking children
with general health problems
• Preventative medicine including periodic immunizations, physical
examination and child health maintenance
• Appropriate subspecialty referrals are made when necessary
• Referrals of children with general pediatric problems accepted
Location:
West Little Rock Clinic
16101 Cantrell Rd., Suite 114
Little Rock, AR 72223
Medical Director:
Eduardo R. Ochoa, Jr., MD
(501) 364-4361
Nursing Director:
Kim Moore
(501) 364-4778
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CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT RISK
A coordinated response to child abuse is provided in the UAMS
Department of Pediatrics Center for Children at Risk
CLINICAL PROGRAMS:
Arkansas Children’s House
Appointments:
(501) 364-2680 Fax:
(501) 364-3939
Web:
www.arpediatrics.org/specialties/children-at-risk
Location:
1600 Maryland Street
ACH Main Campus
Mailing Address:
1 Children’s Way, Slot 512-24A
Little Rock, AR 72202
Medical Director:
Jerry G. Jones, MD
(501) 364-1013
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
UAMS CLINICS
Care Provided:
• Evidentiary evaluations in cases of suspected child abuse (both
physical and sexual)
• Staff comprised of physicians, specialty nurse, intake coordinator
and social workers
• Referrals accepted from law enforcement agencies, the Arkansas
Department of Human Services, prosecuting attorneys, courts and
physicians
• Children receive comprehensive evaluations, including colposcopy
with photo documentation, in cases of suspected sexual abuse
• Physical, social and emotional problems common to abused
children are identified and crisis prevention and appropriate
referrals are provided
• Arkansas Children’s House is a partnership between Arkansas
Children’s Hospital and the UAMS Department of Pediatrics
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Family Treatment Program
Appointments:
(501) 364-3810
Fax:
(501) 364-3816
Care Provided:
• Comprehensive multi-modal treatment in cases of child sexual
abuse
• Specific treatment programs for sexually abusive parents, child
and adolescent sexual behavior problems, sexually abused
children and family members/entire families
• Specialized assessments
UAMS CLINICS
Location:
11 Children’s Way, Suite 401
ACH Campus (South Campus Building)
Mailing Address:
1 Children’s Way, Slot 512-24A
Little Rock, AR 72202
Director:
Karen B. Worley, PhD
(501) 364-3815
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JAMES L.
DENNIS DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
(DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS)
Appointments: (501) 364-1830
Fax:
(501) 364-4967
Serving Ages:
• 2 to 12 years depending on developmental age and need
• 6 to 18 years for neuropsychological assessment
Web:
www.arpediatrics.org/clinical-programs/dennis-developmental-center
Developmental Diagnostics:
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Developmental delays
• Speech language disorders
• Learning or cognitive impairment
• Neuropsychological disorders
(Ex: brain or CNS, trauma, cancer or related disorder)
• ADHD
Pediatric Psychological Behavior Therapy (Related to
Developmental Factors)
• Obesity • Sleep disorder
• Diabetes adjustment
• ADD/ADHD behavior
• Pain management
• Parent-child
• Medical crisis and
interaction
loss
• Non-compliant
• Feeding disorder
preschooler
Location:
1301 Wolfe Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
Medical Director: Jill Fussell, MD
(501) 364-1830
Administrative Director:
Pamela Gazette, MSHS
(501) 364-1852
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
UAMS CLINICS
Care Provided:
• Diagnostic services to rule out or diagnose developmental delays
• Behavior therapies for patients with diagnosis related to physical
or cognitive development
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FOLLOWING BABY BACK HOME
Phone Numbers:
(501) 364-3620 (501) 364-3715
Fax:
(501) 364-3994
UAMS CLINICS
Care Provided:
• A home visiting program for high-risk newborns and their families
• Home visiting by a team that includes an RN and a social worker
• Coordination with the local primary health care providers
• Working with families to encourage timely immunizations and
adherence with follow-up care appointments
• Parenting education
Location 1:
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
Schmieding KIDS FIRST Clinic
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
(479) 750-0130
Location 2:
KIDS FIRST Clinic
221 Lindley Lane
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-2124
Location 3:
KIDS FIRST Clinic
3450 W. 34th Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 534-7392
Services are available in most areas served by a KIDS FIRST clinic. Funding for
this program is provided by ANGELS in cooperation with AR Medicaid.
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KIDS FIRST
Appointments:
Fax:
1-800-374-3620 (501) 364-3994
(Or referrals may be made directly to the appropriate clinic below)
Care Provided:
• Intensive, medically directed early intervention care for children
from birth to 5 years of age
• Daily program of stimulation, therapy and medical oversight
• Continuing education relevant to parenting and children’s health
for parents, staff and the community
Locations:
Little Rock
Infant Health and
Development Program
1919 West 12th Street
(501) 364-7510
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Newport
221 Lindley Lane
(870) 523-2124
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Fort Smith
6601 Phoenix Avenue
(479) 785-9091
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Pine Bluff
3450 W. 34th Street
(870) 534-7392
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Lowell
Schmieding
KIDS FIRST Clinic
519 Latham Drive
(479) 750-0130
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Pocahontas
410 Camp Road
(870) 892-0027
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Magnolia
301 West Calhoun
(870) 234-1597
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Searcy
118 Central Avenue
(501) 305-3305
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Morrilton
Robert H. Fiser, Jr.
KIDS FIRST
411 Lentz Drive
(501) 354-1170
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Warren
206 N. Bragg Street
(870) 226-7844
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Mountain View
1810 Ozarka College Drive
(870) 269-2110
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Program Operations
Center: Little Rock
1919 West 12th Street
(501) 364-3620
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
UAMS CLINICS
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OUTPATIENT TESTING
QUICK REFERENCE
For Outpatient Testing questions or concerns,
please call Janet Hill (501) 364-4573.
CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LABORATORY
(see page 19)
CLINICAL LABORATORIES/PATHOLOGY
OUTPATIENT TESTING
Location:
Sturgis Building
ACH Main Campus
Chief of Clinical Laboratory:
Robert Lorsbach, MD
(501) 364-4246
Anatomic Laboratories
Test Information/Schedules: (501) 364-4238
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Fax:
(501) 364-3155
Histology Lab prepares surgical/autopsy tissues for microscopic
diagnosis
Anatomic Pathology Service employs surgical pathologists who
are always on call for intraoperative consultation regarding
specimen diagnosis
Autopsy pathologists are on call on a constant basis but usually
perform autopsies between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. seven days a week
Surgical Pathology/Histology Medical Director:
Robert Lorsbach, MD
(501) 364-4246
Autopsy Medical Director:
Carmen Steigman, MD
(501) 364-1890
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Hematology/Coagulation/Special Coagulation Lab
Test Information/Schedules: (501) 364-1300
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Fax:
(501) 364-4222
Performs complete blood count analyses, differentiation of
blood cells and body fluid analyses to aid in the diagnosis of
hematological diseases and disorders
Routine hemostasis screening tests
Provides diagnostic testing for congenital bleeding disorders and
monitors patients with those disorders throughout their lifespan
Medical Director:
Neslihan Cetin, MD
(501) 364-1970
Test Information/Schedules: (501) 364-1300
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Fax:
(501) 364-6910
Performs biochemical and genetic tests to identify disorders
caused by inherited genetic mutations
Advanced instrumentation is used to detect DNA mutations or
resultant chemical compounds
Analyses offered for “inborn errors of metabolism” include amino
acids, fatty acids, organic acids and steroids
Hemoglobin variants are analyzed for sickle cell and other
hemoglobinopathies
DNA mutation analysis is performed on a panel of 46 of the most
common mutations found in cystic fibrosis
Other analyses offered include insecticie and volatiles poisoning
and therapeutic drug levels
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
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Microbiology Lab
Test Information/Schedules: (501) 364-1871
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Fax:
(501) 364-1265
Routine analysis of specimens submitted for detection of bacteria,
fungus and parasites
Antibiotic susceptibility testing
Medical Director:
José Romero, MD
(501) 364-1416
OUTPATIENT TESTING
Molecular Diagnostics Lab
Test Information/Schedules: (501) 364-4242 •
•
Fax:
(501) 364-6880
Performs a variety of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays for
detection of the DNA or RNA specific to certain pathogens
PCR testing also available for CMV, EBV, pneumococcus,
herpes simplex virus, enterovirus, pertussis, ehrilichia, neisseria
gonorrhoeae, chlamydia and methicillin-resistant staph occurrence
Rapid Response Lab
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Routine and STAT laboratory testing
Blood bank, chemistry, hematology/coagulation and selected
microbiology and virology antigen tests are performed 24 hours a
day each day of the year
Provides timely information for diagnosis and treatment
Special Immunology Lab
Test information/schedules: (501) 364-4242
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Fax:
(501) 364-6880
Evaluates all degrees of functional immunodeficiency state of the
adult and pediatric patients
Analyses include leukocyte subset quantitation, flow cytometry,
reactivity of circulating lymphocytes to mitogenic stimulators
and specific antigens, neutrophil function studies and antibody
response to protein and carbohydrate antigens
Medical Director:
Terry O. Harville, MD
(501) 364-4242
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Transfusion Medicine/Blood Bank
Test Information/Schedules: (501) 364-1314
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Fax:
(501) 364-4222
Provides transfusion support
Performs routine and specialized serology and component
preparation for patients
Cell saver autotransfusion procedures are carried out for certain
orthopaedic cases
Clinical pathologists interpret transfusion reactions and antibody
screening tests and are available for consultation on transfusion
needs
Virology Lab
Test Information/Schedules: (501) 364-1630
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Fax:
(501) 364-1265
Uses state-of-the-art technology to isolate and identify viral and
chlamydia pathogens
Rapid testing for RSV, adenovirus and influenza
Evaluates the body’s immune response to infection by measuring
a variety of abnormal antibody responses, including those of
allergic diseases
Medical Director:
José Romero, MD
(501) 364-1416
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
OUTPATIENT TESTING
Medical Director:
Neslihan Cetin, MD
(501) 364-1970
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GASTROENTEROLOGY (GI) LAB
Surgery Scheduling:
(501) 364-2931
OUTPATIENT TESTING
Care Provided:
• Procedural lab conducting sedated and unsedated tests on
patients with gastrointestinal complaints
• Procedures most commonly performed include: EGDs,
colonoscopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies, esophageal motility,
wireless capsule endoscopy, pH probe, esophageal intraluminal
impedance studies, breath hydrogen collection (for lactose or
sucrose intolerance) and 13C urea breath test for H. pylori
Location:
ACH Main Hospital, 2nd Floor
Medical Director:
Troy Gibbons, MD
(501) 364-1004
HEART STATION
Appointments:
(501) 364-4000, Menu Option 4
Fax:
(501) 978-6440
Care Provided:
• State-of-the-art non-invasive cardiac diagnostic studies for
inpatients and outpatients
• Echocardiography, a comprehensive anatomical assessment of the
heart and evaluation of cardiac function, to include transthoracic,
transesophageal, intracardiac, fetal echocardiography and threedimensional echocardiography modalities
• Cardiac rhythm assessment to include electrocardiograms,
ambulatory 24-hour Holter monitoring, transtelephonic
event monitoring, pacemaker/defibrillator evaluations and
tilt-table testing
• Exercise stress testing to include evaluating pulmonary function,
cardiac performance in exercise and recovery and monitoring of
heart rate changes and rhythm during exercise
Location:
ACH Main Hospital, 2nd Floor
Medical Director:
Thomas Best, MD
(501) 364-1479
Clinic Director:
Sherrie Loyd
(501) 364-1627
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Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 7
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Fax:
(501) 978-6440
Care Provided:
• State-of-the-art neurophysiological testing for inpatients and
outpatients of all ages
• Routine and portable EEG, evoked potentials, EMG, outpatient
prolonged video EEG, intraoperative monitoring for neurosurgery
and orthopedic surgery
• Extensive long-term EEG for both medical and surgical treatment
of epilepsy
• Video EEG monitoring in Neonatal, Pediatric and Cardiovascular
Intensive Care
Medical Director:
Gregory B. Sharp, MD
(501) 364-1850
Nursing Director:
Patty Mahoney
(501) 364-4637
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
OUTPATIENT TESTING
Location:
Neuroscience Center, South Wing, 2nd Floor
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CLINICAL
OUTPATIENT TESTING
PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
(501) 364-1418
Fax:
(501) 364-3654
Clinical Pharmacology:
• Assessment and evaluation of all clinical pharmacology problems
including therapeutic selection in special populations, drug
related efficacy and safety, drug interactions and adverse drug
effects
• Assessment and evaluation of problems concerning clinical
pharmacokinetics including adjustments of drug dosing for
patients with renal and/or hepatic compromise and bioavailability
assessments
• Pharmacokinetic optimization of drug therapy for specialized
patients on a consultative basis or through the Therapeutic Drug
Monitoring Service
• Provides consultation for tapers of opioid and benzodiazepine
drugs in critically ill children
Clinical Toxicology:
• Consultation regarding the identification, emergency
management, clinical care and follow-up evaluation for
poisonings on a 24-hour basis
• Specialized services for chronic intoxications common to
pediatrics (i.e. lead poisoning) are also provided on a
consultative basis
• Expertise in the management of snake and spider envenomations
Medical Director:
Laura P. James, MD
(501) 364-1418
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Direct Line:
(501) 364-1819
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Fax:
(501) 364-1887
Care Provied:
• Offers a wide range of pulmonary diagnostic testing
• Services available: spirometry and bronchodilator response, lung
volumes, exercise-induced bronchospasm studies, six-minute-walk
tests, metabolic assessment, flexible bronchoscopy,
cold air challenge and sweat testing
• Age limitations on some tests, please call for assistance
with ordering
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
OUTPATIENT TESTING
Location:
ACH Main Hospital, West Wing, 2nd Floor
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RADIOLOGY
General Information:
(501) 364-1175 Fax:
(501) 364-7556
PACS Support
Urgent Issues:
(501) 364-7700 Non-urgent Issues:
[email protected]
OUTPATIENT TESTING
Director:
Karen Craig
(501) 364-7543
Bone Densitometer
Direct Line: (501) 364-4912
Scheduling:
(501) 364-7553
Computerized Tomography (CT)
Direct Line: (501) 364-1308 Scheduling:
(501) 364-6489
Care Provided:
• Low-dose CT imaging of all body areas
• Cardiac CT and CTA procedures using a 64-slice or
320-slice CT scanner
Diagnostic Radiology
Direct Line: (501) 364-4912 •
All diagnostic examinations can be performed
Interventional Radiology
Direct Line:
(501) 364-4975 •
Scheduling:
(501) 364-7553
Scheduling:
(501) 364-7195
Percutaneous procedures performed under radiologic imaging
guidance to diagnose and treat vascular and nonvascular disorders
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Direct Line: Scheduling:
(501) 364-3509
(501) 364-3554
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MR imaging of all body areas
Cardiac MRI, MRA, functional MRI
Fetal imaging using three state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla magnets
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Nuclear Medicine
Direct Line: (501) 364-1180
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Gastric emptying determinations
Diuretic renograms
Studies to determine gastroesophageal reflux, bone imaging and
tomographic reconstruction or SPECT capabilities
Ultrasound
Direct Line: (501) 364-1181
Sonography includes cranial, abdominal, pelvic, neonatal spine,
venous Doppler and eye, hip and soft tissue evaluation
SLEEP DISORDERS LAB
Direct Line: (501) 364-1893
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Scheduling:
(501) 364-7553
Fax:
(501) 364-6878
The only AASM accredited pediatric sleep disorders lab in the
state; offers state-of-the-art technology designed to evaluate
sleep physiology, diagnose sleep disorders and guide treatment
of sleep-related disordered breathing
Inpatient and outpatient services available:
• Polysomnography
• CPAP and bilevel PAP titration
• Oxygen and ventilator settings titration
• Multiple sleep latency testing
• Maintenance of wakefulness testing
• Tracheostomy capping protocols
• Actigraphy
Location:
West Wing, 1st Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
OUTPATIENT TESTING
•
Scheduling:
(501) 364-6489
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TISSUE TYPING LAB (UAMS)
(501) 686-7257
•
•
•
OUTPATIENT TESTING
•
Supports the clinical solid organ transplantation-deceased and
live donor programs for the state of Arkansas
Supports HSC/BM transplantation-related and unrelated donors
Histocompatibility testing for other clinical purpose-disease
studies
Services include: Identification of specific tissue antigens
including HLA-A, B, C, DR, DQ, lymphocytotoxicity cross matches
and determining presence and specificity of circulating anti-HLA
antibody
Location:
UAMS Lab
University of Arkansas Medical Center - M1/300
Medical Director:
Terry O. Harville, MD, PhD
(501) 686-7257
URODYNAMIC LAB
Appointments: (501) 364-4000, Menu Option 3 •
•
Fax:
(501) 364-3960
Tests various urinary tract abnormalities including neurogenic
bladder, voiding difficulties, incontinence and bed-wetting
Tests include cystometrograms, electromyography, urine flow
rates, pressure flow studies, biofeedback and Urgent PC® tibial
nerve stimulator
Location:
Urology Clinic, 3rd Floor
ACH Main Hospital
Medical Director:
Stephen Canon, MD
(501) 364-2632
Nursing Director:
Kim Moore
(501) 364-4778
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CENTER FOR GOOD MOURNING
Phone:
(501) 364-7000
•
•
•
•
Grief support groups for children, teens and families
Grief and loss presentations for community groups, professionals
and schools
Electronic newsletter on grief and loss—subscribe at
goodmourningcenter.org
Lessons from Lions: Using children’s media to teach about grief
and mourning—more information at goodmourningcenter.org
CHILD LIFE AND EDUCATION
Phone:
(501) 364-1412
•
•
•
•
•
Pre-admission orientation
Artist in Residence
Hospital school program
Certified child life specialists
Patient activity specialists
Director:
Robin Reynolds, CVM
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Phone:
(501) 364-KIDS
•
•
•
•
•
Healthy habits classroom presentations
Fire safety houses
Child passenger safety presentations and consultations
ACH speakers bureau
FAN club (Fitness And Nutrition) classroom presentations
Director:
Scott Allen
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH SUPPORT SERVICES
Director:
Greg Adams
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FAMILY RESOURCE LIBRARY
Phone:
(501) 364-1801
•
•
•
Children’s books
Parenting books
Disease information written for patients and families
Director/Librarian:
Louise Montgomery
ACH SUPPORT SERVICES
INJURY PREVENTION CENTER
Phone:
(501) 364-3400
•
•
•
•
Recreational Safety
• ATV Safety
• Playground Safety
• Pedestrian and bike safety
• Sports safety
• Water/boating safety
Motor Vehicle Safety
• Child passenger safety
• Teen driving
• Elderly driving
Home safety
• Falls
• General home safety
• Poisoning
• Safe sleep
Intentional Injury Prevention
• Suicide
• Youth violence
• Poisoning
• Safe sleep
Medical Director:
Mary E. Aitken, MD, MPH
(501) 364-3300
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INTERPRETER SERVICES
Phone:
(501) 364-6590
•
•
•
Spanish speaking staff
Facilitate hearing impaired translator
Facilitate other foreign language interpreters for ACH patients
and families
Director:
Carol Maxwell, LCSW, ACSW
PASTORAL CARE
Director:
Del Farris
PATIENT AND FAMILY REPRESENTATIVES
Phone:
(501) 364-1198
•
Address patient and family concerns and complaints
Director:
Carol Maxwell, LCSW, ACSW
SOCIAL WORK
Phone:
(501) 364-1406
•
•
•
•
•
Patient and family support
Resource referral
Child abuse and neglect assessments
Psychiatric screening
Grief and loss support
Director:
Carol Maxwell, LCSW, ACSW
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
ACH SUPPORT SERVICES
Phone:
(501) 364-1823
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VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Phone: (501) 364-1825
Fax:
(501) 364-6251
ACH SUPPORT SERVICES
Volunteer opportunities:
• Assisting in play and craft activities
• Providing infant stimulation
• Tutoring
• Clerical support
• Playaway Gift Shop
• Junior Volunteer Program (ages 14 and older)
• Festival of Stars Toy Drive
• Knitting for Noggins
Director:
Robin Reynolds, CVM
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HOW TO GET TO THE MAIN HOSPITAL
to Conway
to Jacksonville
40
67
65
167
430
40
North
Little Rock
440
40
to Memphis
630
30
MAPS
430
Little Rock
70
30
440
MAIN
HOSPITAL
530
to Benton,
Texarkana
to Pine Bluff
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children’s Way
Little Rock, AR 72202-3591
Directions and map can also be found online:
archildrens.org/About-ACH/ACH-Maps-Directions.aspx
Arkansas Children’s Hospital is located on Children’s Way (formerly
Marshall Street) which is directly off Interstate 630 (the Wilbur Mills
Freeway). Take the exit titled “Marshall Street/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive.”
NOTE: You may want to photocopy this map for your patients.
Ongoing construction is rapidly changing the campus of Arkansas
Children’s Hospital. For current maps, please visit archildrens.org.
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DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE LR AIRPORT
The closest airport is Little Rock National Airport, which is approximately
six miles from Arkansas Children’s Hospital. If you rent a car, ask the
rental agency how to get to I-440 West (which is near the airport). On
I-440 West, continue for approximately one mile until you reach I-30 East/
Downtown. Continue on I-30 East to I-630/Downtown. Take I-630 West
for approximately two miles to Exit 2B Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) and
follow the signs to ACH (approximately four blocks from where you turn
off I-630). ACH is almost directly across from the State Capitol, which you
can see on the right-hand side of I-630.
FROM I-40 WESTBOUND (coming from Memphis)
From I-40 Westbound, take I-30 West to I-630. Take I-630 West for about
two miles to Exit 2B (Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) and follow the signs
to ACH (approximately four blocks from where you turn off I-630).
FROM I-30 EASTBOUND (coming from Texarkana)
FROM I-540 NORTHBOUND (coming from Pine Bluff)
Continue on I-30 East until you reach I-630. (From Pine Bluff, I-540 will
join I-30; take I-30 East). Take I-630 West for approximately two miles
to Exit 2B (Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) and follow the signs to ACH
(approximately four blocks from where you turn off I-630). ACH is almost
directly across from the State Capitol, which you can see on the righthand side of I-630.
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
MAPS
FROM I-40 EASTBOUND (coming from Conway)
From I-40 Eastbound, take I-430 South (Exit 147) to I-630 East (Exit 6).
Continue on I-630 East to Exit 2B (Marshall Street/Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive) and follow the signs to ACH on the right after you exit I-630.
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to Conway
to Jacksonville
40
67
65
167
430
40
North
Little Rock
440
40
to Memphis
630
30
MAPS
430
Little Rock
70
30
440
MAIN
HOSPITAL
530
to Benton,
Texarkana
to Pine Bluff
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children’s Way
Little Rock, AR 72202-3591
Directions and map can also be found online:
archildrens.org/About-ACH/ACH-Maps-Directions.aspx
Arkansas Children’s Hospital is located on Children’s Way (formerly
Marshall Street) which is directly off Interstate 630 (the Wilbur Mills
Freeway). Take the exit titled “Marshall Street/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive.”
Se habla Espanol (501)364-4000, Option 9
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DIRECCIONES
DESDE EL AEROPUERTO DE LITTLE ROCK
El aeropuerto más cercano es el “Little Rock National Airport,” el cual
está aproximadamente a seis millas del Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Si
usted renta un carro, pregunte en la agencia como llegar a I-440 West
que está cerca del aeropuerto. Una vez en I-440 West, continúe
aproximadamente una milla hasta que llegue a la I-30 East/Downtown.
Continúe en I-30 East hasta llegar a la I-630. Tome la I-630 West y
siga aproximadamente 2 millas hasta la salida 2B (Martin Luther King
Jr. Drive); siga las señales hacia el hospital ACH (aproximadamente
4 cuadras desde la salida de la I-630.) El hospital ACH, está al lado
opuesto del Capitolio, el cual puede verse a la derecha de I-630.
DESDE I-40 EN DIRECCIÓN WEST (viniendo de Memphis)
De I-40 West, tome I-30 West hacia I-630. Tome la I-630 West y siga unas
dos millas, hasta la salida 2B (Martín Luther King Jr. Drive), y siga las
señales al hospital ACH (aproximadamente 4 cuadras desde la salida de
la I-630).
DESDE I-30 EN DIRECCIÓN EAST (viniendo desde Texarkana)
DESDE LA AUTOPISTA I-540 EN DIRECCIÓN NORTH
(viniendo desde Pine Bluff)
Continue en I-30 East hasta llegar a I-630 (de Pine Bluff, la I-540 se
une con la I-30). Tome I-30 en dirección East hasta llegar a I-630. Tome
I-630 en dirección West y continúe aproximadamente dos millas hasta
la salida 2B (Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) y siga as señales al hospital,
(aproximadamente cuatro cuadras desde la salida de la I-630). El ACH
está al lado opuesto del Capitolio, el cual puede verse a la derecha de
la I-630.
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
MAPS
DESDE I-40 EN DIRECCIÓN ESTE (viniendo de Conway)
Desde la I-40 Este (East), tome la I-430 Sur (salida 147) a la I-630 Este
(salida 6). Manténgase en el carril de la izquierda llegando a la salida
para la I-630 y siga as señales para la avenida University. Continue en la
I-630 Este, hasta la salida 2B (Martín Luther King Jr. Drive) y siga las
señales al hospital ACH (saliendo de la I-630 inmediatamente a la
derecha).
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CAMPUS MAP AND PARKING DIRECTIONS
PARKING GARAGE
ENTRANCE
NORTH
EMERGENCY
ENTRANCE
I-630
BLUE
ARKA
ARKA
NSAS
CHILD
CHILDNSAS
REN’S
HOSPREN’S
A HOSP
ITAL
ITAL
MAIN
ENTRANCE
PURPLE
AY
EW
WEST 11TH
ON
MAPS
D
ROA
CAMPUS
ENTRANCE
ARKANSAS
CHILDREN’S
HOSPITAL
GE
NTA
FRO
A
ENUE
ND AV
LA
MARY
WEST 10TH STREET
STREET
GREEN
CAMPUS
ENTRANCE
Ongoing construction is rapidly changing the campus of Arkansas
Children’s Hospital. For current maps, please visit archildrens.org.
Las obras de ampliación y remodelación están cambiando
rápidamente las áreas del Arkansas Childres’s Hospital.
Por favor visite archildrens.org.
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PARKING
Follow the crayons to find the main patient and visitor parking areas on
the ACH campus:
• The GREEN lot is across the street from the front
entrance.
• The BLUE lot is just in front of the Sturgis building
and the PURPLE lot is across the street (Children’s
Way) from the blue lot.
• Patient and visitor parking is also available at the
main entrance to the ACH campus (at Martin Luther
King Jr. Drive and Maryland Avenue) and in the
Ronald McDonald House parking lot. These lots are
available 24 hours a day.
• The Shuttle Lot at 12th Street and Children’s Way
is open from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., Monday through
Friday, for visitors to the South Campus (Brandon
Center).
• EMERGENCY ROOM parking is available in the
new Emergency Room parking lot which can be
accessed from 10th St. This lot is for Emergency
Room parking only.
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
MAPS
ESTACIONAMIENTO
Siga los crayones para encontrar el estacionamiento
principal de visitantes en el área del campus de ACH.
• El lote VERDE está al cruzar la calle de la entrada
principal.
• El lote AZUL está frente del edificio Sturgis.
• El lote MORADO está al cruzar la calle
(Children’s Way) del lote Azul.
• También hay estacionamiento disponible para
pacientes y visitantes en la esquina de la calle
Martin Luther King Jr. y la avenida Maryland, y en el
estacionamiento de la Casa de Ronald McDonald.
Estos estacionamientos están disponibles las 24
horas del día.
• El estacionamiento “Shuttle Lot” en la calle 12 y
Children’s Way está abierto de las 6:00 am hasta las
10:00 pm de lunes a viernes para los visitantes de
“South Campus” (Brandon Center).
• SALA DE EMERGENCIAS – hay parqueo
disponible para la nueva Sala de Emergencias, al
que se puede entrar por la Calle 10 (10th St.). Este
parqueo es solo para la Sala de Emergencias.
green lot
P
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WEST LITTLE ROCK CLINIC
Jacksonville
To Conway
65
10
Cantrell
67
167
430
40
Road
440
North
Little Rock
40
WEST
LITTLE ROCK
CLINIC
To Lonoke/
Memphis
630
MAPS
430
Little Rock
70
30
440
MAIN
HOSPITAL
530
30
To Hot Springs/Texarkana
To Pine Bluff
West Little Rock Clinic
Bella Rosa Shopping Center
16101 Cantrell Road, Suite 114
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 364-8957
Directions and map can also be found online:
www.archildrens.org/About-ACH/ACH-Maps-Directions.aspx
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DIRECTIONS:
From Lonoke
Take I-40 East to Exit 147/I-430 South to Exit 9 and keep right onto Hwy
10 West/Cantrell Road. The West Little Rock Clinic is located
4 miles on the left at 16101 Cantrell in the Bella Rosa Shopping Center.
From Jacksonville/North Little Rock
Take Hwy 167 to I-40 to Exit 147/I-430 South to Exit 9 and keep right onto
Hwy 10 West/Cantrell Road. The West Little Rock Clinic is located 4 miles
on the left at 16101 Cantrell in the Bella Rosa Shopping Center.
From Conway
Take I-40 West to Exit 147/I-430 South to Exit 9 and keep right onto Hwy
10 West/Cantrell Road. The West Little Rock Clinic is located
4 miles on the left at 16101 Cantrell in the Bella Rosa Shopping Center.
From Pine Bluff
Take I-530 to Exit 139 B/I-630 West to Exit 8A/I-430 North. Take Exit 9/
Hwy 10 West/Cantrell Road. Make a left at the traffic light. The West
Little Rock Clinic is located 4 miles on the left at 16101 Cantrell in the
Bella Rosa Shopping Center.
From Texarkana
Take I-30 to Exit 129/I-430 North to Exit 9/Hwy 10 West/Cantrell Road.
Make a left at the traffic light. The West Little Rock Clinic is located 4
miles on the left at 16101 Cantrell in the Bella Rosa Shopping Center.
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
MAPS
From Stuttgart
Take Hwy 165 to I-440 towards Jacksonville to I-40 West. Take Exit 147/
I-430 South to Exit 9 and keep right onto Hwy 10 West/Cantrell Road.
The West Little Rock Clinic is located 4 miles on the left at 16101 Cantrell
in the Bella Rosa Shopping Center.
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Jacksonville
To Conway
65
10
Cantrell
67
167
430
40
Road
440
North
Little Rock
40
WEST
LITTLE ROCK
CLINIC
To Lonoke/
Memphis
630
MAPS
430
Little Rock
70
30
440
MAIN
HOSPITAL
530
30
To Hot Springs/Texarkana
To Pine Bluff
Clínica Pediátrica de West Little Rock
Centro Comercial Bella Rosa
16101 Cantrell Road, Suite 114, Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 364-8957
Directions and map can also be found online:
archildrens.org/About-ACH/ACH-Maps-Directions.aspx
Se habla Espanol (501) 364-4000, Option 9
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DIRECCIONES:
Desde Lonoke
Tome la autopista 40 Este a la Salida 147/430 sur a la Salida 9 y
manténgase a la derecha hacia la carretera 10 oeste/ Calle Cantrell. La
Clínica de West Little Rock está ubicada a 4 millas, a mano izquierda en
16101 Cantrell en el Centro Comercial Bella Rosa.
Desde Jacksonville/North Little Rock
Tome la carretera 167 hacia la autopista 40 a la Salida 147/430 Sur a la
Salida 9 y manténgase hacia la derecha a la carretera 10 oeste/ Calle
Cantrell. La Clínica de West Little Rock está ubicada a 4 millas, a mano
izquierda en 16101 Cantrell en el Centro Comercial Bella Rosa.
Desde Conway
Tome la autopista 40 oeste a la Salida 147/430 Sur a la Salida 9 y
manténgase a la derecha hacia la carretera 10 oeste/ Calle Cantrell. La
Clínica de West Little Rock está ubicada a 4 millas, a mano izquierda en
16101 Cantrell en el Centro Comercial Bella Rosa.
Desde Pine Bluff
Tome la autopista 530 hacia la Salida 139B/630 oeste a la Salida 8A/430
norte. Tome la Salida 9/Carretera 10 oeste/Calle Cantrell. Doble a la
izquierda en el semáforo. La Clínica de West Little Rock se encuentra
a 4 millas después de doblar, a mano izquierda en 16101 Cantrell en el
Centro Comercial Bella Rosa.
Desde Texarkana
Tome la autopista 30 a la Salida 129/430 norte a la Salida 9/Carretera
10 oeste/Calle Cantrell. Doble a la izquierda en el semáforo. La Clínica
de West Little Rock se encuentra a 4 millas después de doblar, a mano
izquierda en 16101 Cantrell en el Centro Comercial Bella Rosa.
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
MAPS
Desde Stuttgart
Tome la carretera 165 hacia la autopista 440 hacia Jacksonville a
la autopista 40 oeste. Tome la Salida 147/4-30 sur a la Salida 9 y
manténgase a la derecha a carretera 10 oeste/Calle Cantrell. La Clínica
de West Little Rock está ubicada a 4 millas a mano izquierda en 16101
Cantrell en el Centro Comercial Bella Rosa.
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How to get to Arkansas
UAMS/ACH
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Centers for Children
Lowell, AR
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HOW TO GET TO UAMS/ACH
CENTERS FOR CHILDREN, LOWELL, AR
E. WASHINGTON AVE
Jonesboro
Sun
Liberty Bank
of Arkansas
E. JACKSON AVE
MAPS
E. JACKSON AVE
St. Bernard’s
Medical Center
S. CHURCH STREET
CARSON STREET
E. JEFFERSON AVE
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
(479) 750-0125
Referring Physician Line: 501-364-5901 / 800-777-7700 • Arkansas Children’s Hospital • www.archildrens.org
519 Latham Dr., Lowell, AR 72745
DIRECTIONS
E. MATTHEWS STREET
Traveling on I-540, take exit 78 for AR-264 East toward Lowell, Cave
Springs and Rogers. Turn right at South Dixieland Street after a tenth of a
mile. Turn right onto Latham Drive after a third of a mile. Just ahead on
the south side of the street will be the Centers for Children building at
519 Latham Drive.
DIRECCIÓNES
Viniendo en I-540, tome la salida 78 de AR-264 East hacia Lowell, Cave
Springs y Rogers. Doble a la derecha en la calle South Dixieland después
de 1/10 de milla. Continúe por 1/3 de milla y doble a la derecha en
Latham Drive. Más adelante al lado Sur de la calle esta el edificio del
Centro de Niños, en la dirección 519 Latham Drive.
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
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CENTERS FOR CHILDREN, JONESBORO, AR
(Como encontrar UAMS/ACH Centers for Children,
en Jonesboro, AR)
E. WASHINGTON AVE
Jonesboro
Sun
Liberty Bank
of Arkansas
S. MAIN STREET
E. JACKSON AVE
St. Bernard’s
Medical Center
E. JEFFERSON AVE
CARSON STREET
S. CHURCH STREET
MAPS
UNION STREET
E. JACKSON AVE
E. MATTHEWS STREET
520 Carson Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 336-2175
DIRECTIONS
From US-67 North
Take the AR 226 exit and turn right onto AR 226 East. Turn right onto
Collins Rd/Woodsprings Rd. Turn Left onto Southwest Drive and then
continue onto South Main Street. Turn right onto East Matthews Avenue.
Take the second left onto Carson Street. The Centers for Children will be
one block up on the right.
From US-63 South
Traveling south on US-63, take exit 49 to merge onto AR-91 S/Dan
Avenue and continue on to US-63 Business. Turn right onto North Main
Street and continue on to Union Street. Turn left onto West Washington
Ave. Turn right onto Carson Street. Centers for Children will be ahead on
the left.
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From US-63 North
Traveling north on US-63, take exit 44 for AR-1 Business/Harrisburg
Road. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for Arkansas 1B and merge
onto AR-1 Business/Harrisburg Road. Turn left onto East Highland Drive
and take the second right onto South Main Street. Turn right onto East
Matthews Avenue. Take the second left onto Carson Street. Centers for
Children will be one block up on the right.
DIRECCIÓNES
Desde el US-67 North
Tome la salida AR 226 y doble a la derecha al 226 East. Doble a la
derecha en Collins Rd/Woodsprings Rd. Doble a la izquierda en
Southwest Drive y luego continúe en South Main Street. Doble a la
derecha en la East Matthews Avenue. Tome la segunda izquierda en
Carson Street. Centers for Children estará una cuadra más arriba a mano
derecha.
Viajando Norte en el US-63, tome la salida 44 para AR-1 Business/
Harrisburg Road. Mantenga la derecha y siga los rótulos para Arkansas
1B a unirse en el AR-1 Business/Harrisburg Road. Doble a la izquierda
en East Highland Drive y tome la segunda derecha a South Main
Street. Doble a la derecha en East Matthews Avenue. Tome la segunda
izquierda a Carson Street. Centers for Children estará una cuadra arriba
a mano derecha.
Physician Access Line: 1-800-777-7700
MAPS
Desde el US-63 South
Viajando Sur en el US-63, tome la salida 49 a unirse en el AR-91 S/Dan
Avenue y continúe al US-63 Business. Doble a la derecha en North Main
Street y continúe en la Union Street. Doble a la izquierda en la West
Washington Ave. Doble a la derecha en la Carson Street. Centers for
Children estará adelante a mano izquierda.
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INDEX BY SERVICES
INDEX
A
Abuse, Child Adolescent Eating Disorder Clinic (West Little Rock) Adolescent Medicine Clinic After Hours Clinic Allergy Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Anatomic Laboratories Anesthesia Angel One Transport System APNOC Appointment Center Arkansas Children’s House Asthma Care Center Asthma Clinic (West Little Rock) Asthma (Centers for Children) Attention-Deficit Disorder Clinic (UAMS) Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clinic (UAMS) At Risk, Center for Children ATV Safety Audiology Department Autism Program (UAMS) Autism Multi-Specialty Clinic B
Blood Bank Lab (Transfusion Medicine) Bone Densitometer Bone Tumor Clinic Botox Clinic (Rehabilitation) Brain Tumor Clinic Burn Center Burn Center Outpatient Wound Clinic Burn Plastics Clinic Burn Education C
81, 82
31
7
38
8
9
86
10
4,11
16
6
81
12
12
23
83
83
81,82
98
13
83
14
89
94
15
70
16
17
18
18
17
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory 19
Cardiology Clinic 20
Cardiology Outreach Clinics 20, 22, 23
Cardiothoracic Surgery Service 21
Center for Children at Risk (UAMS) 81
Center for Craniofacial Anomalies 22
Center for Good Mourning 97
Centers for Children, UAMS/ACH (Jonesboro) 22
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Centers for Children, UAMS/ACH (Lowell) Child Life and Education Child Passenger Safety Child Study Center (Psychiatric Services) Children at Risk Cleft Clinic Clinical Laboratories Clinical Nutrition Services Coagulation Lab, Special Community Outreach Computerized Tomography (CT) Concussion Clinic Continuity Clinic Craniofacial Clinic Craniofacial Orthodontics Clinic 23
97
98
66
81,82
24
86
60
87
97
94
25
26
22
27
D
E
Eating Disorder Clinic (West Little Rock) ECMO Program EEGs, EMGs EKGs, Echoes Emergency Department Endocrine Clinic ENT Clinic Epilepsy Clinic Eye Center F
Family Support Assistants Family Support Services Family Treatment Program Family Resource Library 27
83
28
29
83
72
40
23
30
63
94
30
31
31
90
90
4, 32
33
34
56
36
99
99
82
98
INDEX
Day Medicine Dennis, James L., Developmental Center Dental Clinic Dermatology Clinic Developmental Center, James L. Dennis Developmental Center, Schmieding (UAMS) Developmental Medical Clinic Developmental Outreach Clinics Diabetes Clinic Diagnostic Clinic Diagnostic Radiology Dialysis Center 118
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Feeding Disorders Clinic - ages 0-5 (UAMS) Fire Safety Houses (Outreach) Following Baby Back Home Fracture Clinic G
Gastroenterology Clinic Gastroenterology Laboratory General Pediatric Clinic Genetic and Metabolic Clinic (ACH) Growth and Development Clinic Gynecology Clinic 83
97
84
61
37
90
38
39
40
7, 41
INDEX
H
Habilitation Clinic 42
Hand Clinic 43
Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) 34
Headache Clinic 44
Healthy Habits (Outreach) 97
Heart Center 45
Heart Station (Diagnostic Services) 90
Hematology/Oncology Clinic 46
Hematology (Oncology/Hemophilia) Outreach Clinic 23
Hemophilia Clinic, Comprehensive 47
Hemophilia Clinic (Outreach) 23
Hepatology Clinic 37
High-Risk Newborn Follow-Up Clinic 48
Histology Laboratory 86
HLA Laboratory (Tissue Typing) 96
How to Get to ACH 102, 103, 104, 105
Hypertension Clinic 54
I
Immunology Clinic Immunology Lab, Special Infectious Diseases Clinic Injury Prevention Center Inpatient Services, Key Phone Numbers Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal (NICU) Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric (PICU) Interpreter Services Interventional Radiology Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Clinic K
KIDS FIRST 49
88
49
98
4
53
63
99
94
75
85
119
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
L
Laboratories, Clinical Latino Clinic Learning Disabilities (UAMS) Library, Family Resource 86
50
83
98
M
N
Neonatal Consultation Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nephrology Clinic Neurocutaneous Clinic Neurology (Outreach) Neurology and Epilepsy Clinic Neuromuscular Clinic (Centers for Children) Neuro-Oncology Clinic Neurophysiology Laboratory Neuroscience Center of Excellence Neurosurgery Clinic Nuclear Medicine Nursing Services (Patient Care Services) Nutrition Clinic Nutrition Services, Clinical 4
53
54
55
22, 23
56
23
16
91
57
58
95
62
59
60
INDEX
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 94
Managed Care Referral Line 5
Maps
ACH Campus Map & Parking
(English and en Español) 106, 107
Map & Directions to ACH (English) 102, 103
Map & Directions to ACH (en Español) 104, 105
Map & Directions to Centers for Children – Jonesboro
(English and en Español) 114, 115
Map & Directions to Centers for Children – Lowell
(English and en Español) 113
Map & Directions to West Little Rock Clinic
(English) 108, 109
Map & Directions to West Little Rock Clinic
(en Español) 110, 111
Medical Home Clinic 51
Metabolic and Special Chemistry Laboratory 87
Microbiology Laboratory 88
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory 88
52
Muscular Dystrophy Clinic 120
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
O
Occupational Therapy Oncology Clinic Oncology/Hemophilia (Outreach) Ophthalmology Optometry Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic Orthopaedic Oncology Orthotics/Prosthetics Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (ENT Clinic) Outpatient Services, Key Phone Numbers Outpatient Testing Center Outreach/Community Programs Overnight Accommodations for Families
(Patient and Family Support) INDEX
P
69
46
23
36
36
60, 61
15
69
34
5
86
5, 97
99
PACS Support 94
Pain Management Clinic 64
Pain Medicine Program 10
PALCare 62
Parents, Helpful Information for Parking 106, 107
Pastoral Care 99
Patient Transport System (Angel One Transport) 4, 11
Patient/Family Representative 99
Pediatric Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 10
38
Pediatric Clinic, General Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology 92
Pediatric Diagnostic Clinic 63
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) 63
Pediatric Psychology Clinic 66, 83
Pediatric Sleep Disorders Centers 74
Pharmacology, Clinical 92
Pharmacy Department 65
Phone Numbers, ACH Key 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Outreach Clinics (UAMS) 23
Physical Therapy 69
Physician Services Team 2, 3
Plastic Surgery Clinic 65
Pre-admission Orientation 97
Prosthetics 69
Psychiatry Services 66, 67
Psychological Assessment 66, 83
Psychology Clinic, Pediatric 66, 83
Pulmonary Clinic 68
121
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Pulmonary Laboratory 93
Radiology Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Rapid Response Laboratory Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation—Spasticity Management & Botox Clinic Renal Transplant Clinic/Program Respiratory Care Services Rheumatology Clinic 94, 95
94
94
88
69
70
54
70
71
R
S
T
Thyroid Clinic (Endocrine) Tissue Typing Laboratory Tomography, Computerized (CT) Toxicology, Clinical 98
98
72
99
81, 82
73
74
83
99
75
70
87
87
88
13, 75
76
16
7, 76
7
67
83
97
77
78
90
68
33
96
94
92
INDEX
Safe Kids Arkansas Coalition (Injury Prevention Center) Safety (Injury Prevention Center) Schmieding Developmental Center (UAMS) Servicios de Intérpretes Sexual Abuse Sickle Cell Clinic Sleep Disorders Center Social Behavior (UAMS) Social Work (ACH) Spasticity and Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Clinic Spasticity Management & Botox Clinic (Rehabilitation) Special Chemistry Laboratory Special Coagulation Laboratory Special Immunology Laboratory Speech Pathology Services (ACH) Spina Bifida Clinic Spinal Cord Tumor Clinic Sports Medicine Plus Sports Rehabilitation STRIVE Strong-Willed Child - ages 2-5 (UAMS) Support Services (ACH) Surgery Clinic Surgery-Operating Rooms Swallow Studies Sweat Testing 122
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Transfusion Medicine/Blood Bank Laboratory Transport System Trauma Service U
UAMS/ACH Centers for Children (Jonesboro) UAMS/ACH Centers for Children (Lowell) Ultrasound Urodynamic Laboratory Urology Clinic 89
4, 11
32
22
23
95
96
78
V
Vascular Anomalies Center of Excellence Virology Laboratory Volunteer Services W
INDEX
Weight Management Clinic 79
89
100
79