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Soirée: Little Rock's Top Docs

Meet the UAMS Health physicians recognized as Little Rock Soirée’s 2026 Top Doctors. Elite care, right here at home.

Soirée Presents Little Rock’s Top Docs 2026

We congratulate the UAMS Health experts voted as Top Doctors. They deliver excellent care through their practices at the UAMS Medical Center, Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System.

Results based on survey by Data Joe Research Services.

Addiction Medicine

Addiction medicine is a medical specialty that focuses on the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of individuals struggling with substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors.

Michael J. Mancino, M.D.

Michael J. Mancino, M.D. Psychiatrist

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Allergy and Immunology

Allergy and immunology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, management and treatment of disorders related to the immune system, particularly those involving allergies and immune system dysfunctions.

Joshua L. Kennedy, M.D.

Joshua L. Kennedy, M.D. Allergist-Immunologist

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Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology is a medical specialty focused on providing anesthesia, pain management and critical care during surgical procedures or other medical interventions.

Victor Mandoff, M.D.

Victor Mandoff, M.D. Anesthesiologist

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Gregory R. Mehaffey, M.D.

Gregory R. Mehaffey, M.D. Anesthesiologist

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Arundathi M. Reddy, M.D.

Arundathi M. Reddy, M.D. Anesthesiologist

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John Whitmore Robben, M.D.

John Whitmore Robben, M.D. Pediatric Anesthesiologist

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Matthew F. Spond, M.D.

Matthew F. Spond, M.D. Anesthesiologist

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Cardiology

Cardiology is a medical specialty that focuses on the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the heart and blood vessels.

Hakan Paydak, M.D.

Hakan Paydak, M.D. Cardiac Electrophysiologist

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Jeanne Y. Wei, M.D.

Jeanne Y. Wei, M.D. Cardiologist

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in surgical treatment of organs inside the thoracic cavity.

Lawrence E. Greiten, M.D.

Lawrence E. Greiten, M.D. Thoracic Surgeon

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Katy A. Marino, M.D.

Katy A. Marino, M.D. Thoracic Surgeon

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Jason L. Muesse, M.D.

Jason L. Muesse, M.D. Thoracic Surgeon

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Matthew A. Steliga, M.D.

Matthew A. Steliga, M.D. Thoracic Surgeon

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Nicholas D. Tingquist, M.D.

Nicholas D. Tingquist, M.D. Thoracic Surgeon

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Colon and Rectal Surgery

Colorectal surgery is a field in medicine dealing with disorders of the rectum, anus and colon.

S. Thomas Kang, M.D.

S. Thomas Kang, M.D. Surgeon

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Jonathan A. Laryea, M.D.

Jonathan A. Laryea, M.D. Colorectal Surgeon

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Emergency Medicine

Emergency medicine is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, management and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies.

Elizabeth A. Storm, M.D.

Elizabeth A. Storm, M.D. Emergency Medicine Pediatrician

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Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that focuses on the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and related organs.

Sumant Inamdar, M.D.

Sumant Inamdar, M.D. Gastroenterologist

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Mary Katherine Rude, M.D.

Mary Katherine Rude, M.D. Hepatologist

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General Surgery

General surgery is a medical specialty that involves the evaluation, diagnosis and surgical management of a wide range of diseases, injuries and conditions.

Benjamin L. Davis, M.D.

Benjamin L. Davis, M.D. Surgeon

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Matthew L. Roberts, M.D.

Matthew L. Roberts, M.D. Critical Care Surgeon

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Hand Surgery

Hand surgery is specialized area of medical practice that focuses on the treatment of various conditions and injuries affecting the hands and upper extremities.

John  W.  Bracey Jr., M.D.

John W. Bracey Jr., M.D. Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

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G. Thomas Frazier Jr., M.D.

G. Thomas Frazier Jr., M.D. Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

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Mark A. Tait, M.D.

Mark A. Tait, M.D. Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

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Theresa O. Wyrick-Glover, M.D.

Theresa O. Wyrick-Glover, M.D. Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

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Hematology

Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment and prevention of diseases related to blood.

Joana M. Mack, M.D.

Joana M. Mack, M.D. Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

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Hospice and Palliative

Palliative care is an interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach aimed at optimizing quality of life and mitigating suffering among people with serious, complex and often terminal illnesses, with death as the outcome.

Sarah E. Harrington, M.D.

Sarah E. Harrington, M.D. Palliative Care Physician

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Hospitalist

A hospitalist is a doctor or nurse practitioner who focuses entirely on caring for patients admitted to a hospital.

Ramez Heshmat A. Awad, M.D. Internist

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Infectious Disease

Infectious disease is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infections caused by microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and prions.

Ryan K. Dare, M.D.

Ryan K. Dare, M.D. Infectious Disease Physician

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Juan Carlos Rico Crescencio, M.D.

Juan Carlos Rico Crescencio, M.D. Infectious Disease Physician

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Michael Saccente, M.D.

Michael Saccente, M.D. Infectious Disease Physician

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Heather L. Young, M.D.

Heather L. Young, M.D. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist

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Internal Medicine

Internal medicine is a medical specialty that focuses on the comprehensive and long-term care of adult patients.

Robert H. Hopkins Jr., M.D.

Robert H. Hopkins Jr., M.D. Internist

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Tobias J. Vancil, M.D.

Tobias J. Vancil, M.D. Internist

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Neonatology

Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that focuses on the medical care of newborn infants, particularly those who are ill or premature.

Jessica F. Jakubowicz, M.D.

Jessica F. Jakubowicz, M.D. Neonatologist

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Elizabeth L. Kim, M.D.

Elizabeth L. Kim, M.D. Neonatologist

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Sara E. Peeples, M.D.

Sara E. Peeples, M.D. Neonatologist

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Misty L. Virmani, M.D.

Misty L. Virmani, M.D. Neonatologist

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Nephrology

Nephrology is a specialty of adult internal medicine and pediatric medicine that concerns the study of the kidneys

Nishank Jain, M.D.

Nishank Jain, M.D. Nephrologist

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Nithin Karakala, M.D.

Nithin Karakala, M.D. Nephrologist

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Manisha  Singh, M.D.

Manisha Singh, M.D. Nephrologist

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Neurological Surgery

Neurological surgery is the surgical treatment of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system.

Gregory W. Albert, M.D.

Gregory W. Albert, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Eylem Öcal, M.D.

Eylem Öcal, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Deanna M. Sasaki-Adams, M.D.

Deanna M. Sasaki-Adams, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Neurology

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.

Robert L. Archer, M.D.

Robert L. Archer, M.D. Neurologist

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Rohit Dhall, M.D.

Rohit Dhall, M.D. Neurologist

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Oncology

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment, diagnosis and prevention of cancer.

Lauren E. Appell, M.D.

Lauren E. Appell, M.D. Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

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Konstantinos Arnaoutakis, M.D.

Konstantinos Arnaoutakis, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Omar T. Atiq, M.D.

Omar T. Atiq, M.D. Medical Oncologist

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David L. Becton, M.D.

David L. Becton, M.D. Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

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Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders related to the eyes and visual system.

Joseph G. Chacko, M.D.

Joseph G. Chacko, M.D. Ophthalmologist

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Romona L. Davis, M.D.

Romona L. Davis, M.D. Ophthalmologist

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Paul H. Phillips, M.D.

Paul H. Phillips, M.D. Ophthalmologist

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Sami H. Uwaydat, M.D.

Sami H. Uwaydat, M.D. Ophthalmologist

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David B. Warner, M.D.

David B. Warner, M.D. Ophthalmologist

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Orthopedics

Orthopedics includes the treatment of the-musculoskeletal system, which includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

Corey O'Neal Montgomery, M.D.

Corey O’Neal Montgomery, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics, is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.

C. Lowry Barnes, M.D.

C. Lowry Barnes, M.D. Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Jeffrey B. Stambough, M.D.

Jeffrey B. Stambough, M.D. Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat)

The study of diseases of the ear, nose and throat.

Jennings Russell Boyette, M.D.

Jennings Russell Boyette, M.D. Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck Otolaryngologist

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Anvesh R. Kompelli, M.D.

Anvesh R. Kompelli, M.D. Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck Otolaryngologist

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Mauricio A. Moreno, M.D.

Mauricio A. Moreno, M.D. Otolaryngologist

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Jumin Sunde, M.D.

Jumin Sunde, M.D. Otolaryngologist

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Ozlem E. Tulunay Ugur, M.D.

Ozlem E. Tulunay Ugur, M.D. Otolaryngologist

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Emre A. Vural, M.D.

Emre A. Vural, M.D. Facial Plastic Surgery Otolaryngologist

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Adrian Williamson IV, M.D.

Adrian Williamson IV, M.D. Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck Otolaryngologist

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Pain Management

Pain management is a medical specialty that focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of various types of pain to improve a patient’s quality of life.

Johnathan H. Goree, M.D.

Johnathan H. Goree, M.D. Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist

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G. Lawson Smith, M.D.

G. Lawson Smith, M.D. Anesthesiologist

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Pathology

Pathology is a medical specialty that involves the study of diseases and their effects on the human body.

Eric R. Rosenbaum, M.D.

Eric R. Rosenbaum, M.D. Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist

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Sara C. Shalin, M.D., Ph.D.

Sara C. Shalin, M.D., Ph.D. Dermatopathologist

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Pediatrics

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that focuses on the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents—from birth through young adulthood (typically up to age 18 or 21).

Emily S. Barnes, M.D.

Emily S. Barnes, M.D. Pediatrician

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Induja Gunasekaran, M.D.

Induja Gunasekaran, M.D. Pediatrician

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Sowmya N. Patil, M.D.

Sowmya N. Patil, M.D. Pediatrician

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Rebecca T. 'Becca' Perin, M.D.

Rebecca T. “Becca” Perin, M.D. Pediatrician

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Pediatric Allergy Immunology

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating allergies, asthma, and immune system disorders in children, from infancy through adolescence.

Tamara T. Perry, M.D.

Tamara T. Perry, M.D. Pediatric Allergist/Immunologist

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Robert D. Pesek, M.D.

Robert D. Pesek, M.D. Pediatrician

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Amy M. Scurlock, M.D.

Amy M. Scurlock, M.D. Pediatric Allergist/Immunologist

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Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric Cardiology is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating heart conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.

Brian K. Eble, M.D.

Brian K. Eble, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Kenneth R. Knecht, M.D.

Kenneth R. Knecht, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Pediatric Dermatology

Pediatric Dermatology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating skin, hair, and nail conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.

Megan S. Evans, M.D.

Megan S. Evans, M.D. Dermatologist

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Jay M. Kincannon, M.D.

Jay M. Kincannon, M.D. Pediatric Dermatologist

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Pediatric Endocrinology

Pediatric Endocrinology is a medical specialty that focuses on hormone-related disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.

Jon D. Oden, M.D.

Jon D. Oden, M.D. Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatric Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.

Travis D. Ayers, M.D.

Travis D. Ayers, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Pediatric Hospitalist

Pediatric Hospitalists are physicians who specialize in the care of hospitalized children. They manage the medical needs of infants, children, and adolescents during their stay in the hospital.

Rebecca M. Cantu, M.D.

Rebecca M. Cantu, M.D. Pediatrician

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Sara Camp Sanders, M.D.

Sara Camp Sanders, M.D. Pediatric Hospitalist

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Brittany M. Slagle, D.O.

Brittany M. Slagle, D.O. Pediatrician

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Pediatrics Orthopedic Surgery

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and surgically treating bone, joint, and muscle conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.

R. Dale Blasier, M.D.

R. Dale Blasier, M.D. Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Matthew R. Landrum, M.D.

Matthew R. Landrum, M.D. Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Brien Michael Rabenhorst, M.D.

Brien Michael Rabenhorst, M.D. Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Brant C. Sachleben, M.D.

Brant C. Sachleben, M.D. Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Scott J. Schoenleber, M.D.

Scott J. Schoenleber, M.D. Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Pediatric Otolaryngology

Pediatric Otolaryngology (also known as Pediatric ENT) is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.

Larry D. Hartzell, M.D.

Larry D. Hartzell, M.D. Pediatric Otolaryngologist

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Adam B. Johnson, M.D., Ph.D.

Adam B. Johnson, M.D., Ph.D. Otolaryngologist

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Abby R. Nolder, M.D.

Abby R. Nolder, M.D. Pediatric Otolaryngologist

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Gresham T. Richter, M.D.

Gresham T. Richter, M.D. Pediatric Otolaryngologist

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Andre M. Wineland, M.D.

Andre M. Wineland, M.D. Otolaryngologist

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Pediatrics Surgery

Pediatric surgery is a subspecialty of surgery involving the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents,

Jeffrey M. Burford, M.D.

Jeffrey M. Burford, M.D. Pediatric Surgeon

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M. Sidney Dassinger III, M.D.

M. Sidney Dassinger III, M.D. Pediatric Surgeon

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Richard J. Jackson, M.D.

Richard J. Jackson, M.D. Pediatric Surgeon

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Robert T. Maxson, M.D.

Robert T. Maxson, M.D. Pediatric Surgeon

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Deidre L. Wyrick, M.D.

Deidre L. Wyrick, M.D. Critical Care Surgeon

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Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

Physical medicine And rehabilitation helps people restore body movement and daily function after an injury, stroke, or illness.

Laura J. Hobart-Porter, D.O.

Laura J. Hobart-Porter, D.O. Pediatric Physiatrist

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Sarah V. 'Tory' Hunton, M.D.

Sarah V. “Tory” Hunton, M.D. Physiatrist

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Rani H. Lindberg, M.D.

Rani H. Lindberg, M.D. Physiatrist

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Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic and reconstructive surgery is a surgical specialty focused on repairing, rebuilding, or changing the body.

Keith G. Wolter, M.D., Ph.D.

Keith G. Wolter, M.D., Ph.D. Plastic Surgeon

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James C. Yuen, M.D.

James C. Yuen, M.D. Plastic Surgeon

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Podiatry

Podiatry is a medical field focused on the health of the feet, ankles, and lower legs.

Terri R. Cohen, DPM

Terri R. Cohen, DPM Podiatrist

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Psychiatry

Psychiatry is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health disorders and conditions.

Shona L. Ray-Griffith, M.D.

Shona L. Ray-Griffith, M.D. Psychiatrist

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Hannah H. Williams, M.D.

Hannah H. Williams, M.D. Psychiatrist

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Pulmonology

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.

William T. Atchley, M.D., Ph.D.

William T. Atchley, M.D., Ph.D. Pulmonologist

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Supriya K. Jambhekar, M.D.

Supriya K. Jambhekar, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Emily G. Kocurek, M.D.

Emily G. Kocurek, M.D. Pulmonologist

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Nikhil Kumar Meena, M.D.

Nikhil Kumar Meena, M.D. Pulmonologist

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Radiation Oncology

A radiation oncologist is a specialist physician who uses ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer.

Sanjay Maraboyina, M.D.

Sanjay Maraboyina, M.D. Radiation Oncologist

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Radiology

Radiology is the medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose diseases and guide their treatment.

Gwendolyn M. Bryant-Smith, M.D.

Gwendolyn M. Bryant-Smith, M.D. Diagnostic Radiologist

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James C. Meek, D.O.

James C. Meek, D.O. Interventional Radiologist

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Roopa Ram, M.D.

Roopa Ram, M.D. Diagnostic Radiologist

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Raghu H. Ramakrishnaiah, M.D.

Raghu H. Ramakrishnaiah, M.D. Pediatric Radiologist

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Spine Surgery

Spine surgery refers to surgical procedures that are performed to treat various conditions and disorders affecting the spine, which is the backbone of the human body.

Wayne L. Bruffett, M.D.

Wayne L. Bruffett, M.D. Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

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David B. Bumpass, M.D.

David B. Bumpass, M.D. Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

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Sports Medicine

Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.

Michael P. Israel, M.D.

Michael P. Israel, M.D. Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist

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Surgical Oncology

Surgical oncology is the branch of surgery applied to oncology. It focuses on the surgical management of tumors, especially cancerous tumors.

Sonia T. Orcutt, M.D.

Sonia T. Orcutt, M.D. Surgical Oncologist

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Urology

Urology is a branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the urinary-tract system and the reproductive organs.

Timothy D. Langford, M.D.

Timothy D. Langford, M.D. Urologist

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