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Aortic Center (Part of Surgery Clinic)

Address

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Fourth Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

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Contact Information

Clinic Phone Number
(501) 686-6176

Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday
8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday
8 AM – 4:30 PM
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.

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COVID-19 Update

Before Coming to UAMS

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19, call the UAMS appointment center at (501) 686-8000 to reschedule your appointment. You may also ask if your appointment can be done by phone or video.

Patients who have had a COVID-19 infection may have in-person appointments at UAMS 21 days after infection or a positive COVID test, as long as your symptoms are improving. Please call the clinic where your appointment is scheduled if you have any questions about coming for an in-person visit. You may be able to have an appointment by phone or video while you are waiting for clearance for an in-person visit.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

UAMS has safety measures in place to protect our patients and employees. Everyone who comes to UAMS is required to wear a mask and pass a health screening before entering the building. You will also have your temperature taken. Please wear a clean mask to your clinic visit, and do not remove it until asked to do so by a UAMS employee.

Outpatient Visitor Guidelines

Beginning March 3, 2021, one person may come to your appointment with you. You may also include a friend or family member in your appointment by phone or video chat.

If you need a wheelchair from your car to your appointment, transport staff may be available at the main UAMS campus. Contact your clinic for more information.

Please visit our COVID-19 resources to learn more about what to expect at your appointment.

About Aortic Center

When the main artery in your body, the aorta, has a problem, you need to seek care from the experts. The UAMS Health Aortic Center offers comprehensive treatment for the full range of aortic diseases and conditions for patients at any age.

We perform diagnosis, appropriate medical and/or surgical management, and long-term follow-up for patients. Whether it is for a critical condition or an elective procedure, our vascular experts offer the most advanced treatments in the state. The team at the Aortic Center includes:

  • Vascular surgeons
  • Cardiothoracic surgeons
  • Medical geneticists
  • Cardiovascular anesthesiologists in the operating room
  • Critical care surgeons in the ICU
  • Multidisciplinary post-surgical care, whether in the ICU or on regular recovery floors

Advanced Endovascular Surgery

In addition to providing all forms of routine and advanced open surgery, the Aortic Center provides state-of-the-art complex endovascular surgery. This type of surgery is done through one or more small incisions, which makes it less invasive than traditional open surgery. UAMS Health is the state leader in performing these procedures. We are also the only institution in Arkansas that performs fenestrated endovascular aortic operations used to treat patients with complex aneurysms.

Referrals and Accessibility

Accessibility is one of the key components of the Aortic Center. A single call at any time, day or night, will enable referring doctors to speak to a vascular surgeon and arrange an immediate transfer. This mobilizes emergency room staff, ICU nurses, operating room nurses, anesthesiologists and the entire vascular surgery team to be in place upon the patient’s arrival, allowing immediate triage, complete advanced diagnostic workup and a quicker path to treatment and improved outcomes. Aortic emergencies permit us to avoid any diversion designation, meaning that the Aortic Center will always have a bed for any Arkansan with an aortic problem.

Parking Information

Parking is available in Parking Deck 3 at the corner of Cedar and Capitol. Valet parking is available in front of the Outpatient Center for a fee.

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Directions From the Parking Area

  1. Go to level 3A in the parking deck and follow signs to Elevator E.
  2. Take Elevator E to the fourth floor.
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UAMS MyChart

UAMS 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 MyChart.

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Providers at Aortic Center

Jay K. Bhama, M.D.

Jay K. Bhama, M.D. Cardiovascular Surgeon

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Kalenda Kasangana, M.D.

Kalenda Kasangana, M.D. Vascular Surgeon

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Mohammed M. Moursi, M.D.

Mohammed M. Moursi, M.D. Vascular Surgeon

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Kyla R.  Shelton, M.D.

Kyla R. Shelton, M.D. Vascular Surgeon

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Christian D. Simmons, Ph.D., M.D.

Christian D. Simmons, Ph.D., M.D. Vascular Surgeon

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Conditions Treated

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

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
  • Aortic Aneurysms
  • Aortic Emergencies
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
  • Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Areas of Expertise Represented at Aortic Center

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Emergency Care

If you think you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. You can’t predict an emergency, but when one strikes, UAMS Medical Center is the only Adult Level 1 …

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Heart and Vascular Care

At UAMS Health, our team in heart and vascular care includes doctors like: cardiologists vascular surgeonscardiovascular surgeonscardiothoracic surgeonsinterventional radiologists Being a patient at UAMS Health means that you have access …

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