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Neurosurgery Clinic

Address

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

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Contact Information

General Information
501-686-5270
Appointments
501-686-5270
Fax Number
501-686-7928
Referrals & Records Fax
501-686-7928

Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
Closed

After Hours

If you are in need of urgent or emergency care, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department at your local hospital.

If you are sick or have a minor injury and need to talk to someone right away, you can access UAMS HealthNow for a video visit with a UAMS Health provider 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Contents

  • COVID-19 Update
  • About
  • Parking Information
  • Appointment Information
  • Telemedicine
  • Patient Portal
  • Providers
  • Conditions
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Resources

COVID-19 Update

Before Coming to a UAMS Health Location

For information about what to expect at your appointment or outpatient visitor guidelines, please head over to our COVID-19 resources page.

About the Neurosurgery Clinic

Your physician may refer you to UAMS for a variety of nervous system or spinal column issues, including:

  • Functional Neurosurgery for the correction of Seizures, Movement Disorders, and pain.
  • Tumors of Brain and Spine
  • Spine Surgery

Our team of neurosurgeons also is experienced in neuro-endocrinology and disorders affecting the spine and spinal cord. UAMS is also one of the few hospitals in the country that offers skull base surgery and minimally invasive craniotomy.

We can also help you with pain management, peripheral and cranial nerve surgery and treatment of vascular disease. Our state-of-the-art neurosurgical equipment includes intraoperative electrophysical monitoring.

Our services feature the Stereotatic radiosurgery, which is used by our doctors to correct a wide variety of abnormalities in the brain and cervical spine, including:

  • Metastatic, malignant and benign tumors
  • Facial pain
  • Vascular disorders, such as arteriovenous and cavernous malformations

We see patients from around the world, as our neurosurgeons are widely known for their surgical expertise as well as the personal attention patients receive.

Parking Information

Parking is available in Parking 3 at the corner of Cedar and Capitol. Valet parking is available in front of the Spine Institute for a fee.

Directions From the Parking Area

  1. Take the Spine Institute bridge at Level 3A in Parking 3.
  2. Exit the walkway, clinic will be on the right.

Appointment Information

Appointments with the Neurosurgery Clinic are by referral only. Please contact your primary care doctor or visit one of our doctors in the Center for Primary Care to obtain a referral.

Referring physicians can make an appointment by calling (501) 686-5270.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

For your first appointment, please bring a photo ID and your insurance card along with a list of any medications you’re taking, including over-the-counter medications. You should also bring any medical records you can provide, including slides or test results from other clinics.

For future appointments, please provide updated medical and insurance information.

Telemedicine Information

In an effort to keep our patients and health care workers safe, we are offering virtual visits and phone visits.

This service is available to both new and existing patients. Patients should call 501-686-5270 to schedule a telemedicine appointment.

Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
Closed

UAMS Health MyChart

UAMS Health MyChart is a patient portal that gives you free, secure 24-hour online access to your health information. You can see your lab and test results, send messages to your doctor, make appointments, refill prescriptions and pay your bills. Ask your clinic staff or hospital nurse how to sign up for UAMS Health MyChart.

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Providers at the Neurosurgery Clinic

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Richard L. Crownover, M.D., Ph.D.

Richard L. Crownover, M.D., Ph.D. Radiation Oncologist

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J. D. Day, M.D.

J. D. Day, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Noojan J. Kazemi, M.D.

Noojan J. Kazemi, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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T. Glenn Pait, M.D.

T. Glenn Pait, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Viktoras Palys, M.D.

Viktoras Palys, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Erika A. Petersen, M.D.

Erika A. Petersen, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Analiz Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D.

Analiz Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D. Neurosurgeon

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Conditions Diagnosed or Treated at the Neurosurgery Clinic

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Brain and Spine Cancer
  • Brain Cysts
  • Brain Ischemia
  • Brain Tumors
  • Cerebral Cavernous Malformations
  • Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Discogenic
  • Flatback Syndrome
  • Glioblastoma
  • Kyphosis
  • Movement Disorders
  • Sacroiliac Joint Pain
  • Spinal Deformity Associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Trauma
  • Spine Tumors
  • Spondylolisthesis

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed at the Neurosurgery Clinic

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Spine Surgery
  • Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG)

Areas of Expertise Represented at the Neurosurgery Clinic

Doctor holding brain scans

Brain and Spine Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

The Neurosurgical oncology team tackles brain and spinal tumors with a true team approach.

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Image of male doctor giving intravenous drip chemotherapy treatment to a female cancer patient.

Cancer Care

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

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Fainted girl helped by an older woman.

Epilepsy Care (Part of Neurosurgery)

The Arkansas Epilepsy Center at UAMS Health is one of only two comprehensive level 4 epilepsy centers in the state of Arkansas certified by the NAEC.

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Neurosurgeon looking at brain imaging.

Neurosurgery

Our neurosurgeons perform research, multiple clinical trials and are the leaders for simple and complex surgeries not available at other centers in Arkansas.

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Rearview shot of a sporty young man touching his neck while exercising outdoors

Spine Care

UAMS Health offers a complete range of services for the treatment of spinal conditions, no matter the cause.

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Resources Related to the Neurosurgery Clinic

Questions to Ask Your Neuro-oncologist or Neurosurgeon if You Have a Recurrence (Article)

These questions can help you decide if surgery is the best treatment option for you, prepare for surgery, and make sure you’re receiving …

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Newly Diagnosed with a Rare Brain or Spine Tumor (Article)

The signs and symptoms of brain and spine tumors vary greatly and depend on the tumor location, size and how fast they grow.

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What is Brain and Spine Cancer? (Article)

An adult central nervous system tumor is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissues of the brain and/or spinal cord.

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