Cam Patterson, M.D. Cardiologist
Primary Location
Heart Center
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5311
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Adult Heart Care
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Patterson
Clinical Biography
Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, serves as chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, leading Arkansas’ only health sciences university and academic health system with a mission to educate tomorrow’s health care professionals, perform research that translates to new treatments, and deliver exceptional patient care.
Dr. Patterson's Academic Background
Academic Biography
Cam Patterson, a renowned cardiologist and health care administrator became chancellor in 2018. Prior to that, he served as senior vice president and chief operating officer of New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Komansky Children’s Hospital in New York.
Patterson previously held numerous academic and clinical appointments at the University of North Carolina, including as physician-in-chief at the UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care and executive director of the UNC McAllister Heart Institute.
Over the course of his career, Patterson as principal investigator or co-investigator has received more than $60 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. His work has been published in 323 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Dr. Patterson is also the current secretary/treasurer of the American Clinical and Climatological Association.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University, his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and his Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina.
Administrative Roles
- Department of Internal Medicine — Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
- Harry P. Ward Chancellor’s Distinguished Chair of Medicine
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Chancellor
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Internal Medicine — Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
- Distinguished Professor
Education and Training
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Business Education - Fellowship
- University of Texas Medical Branch
Cardiology - Fellowship
- Harvard School of Public Health
Cardiovascular Biology - Chief Residency
- Emory University
Internal Medicine - Medical School
- Emory University School of Medicine
- Undergraduate Education
- Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Cardiovascular Disease
Associations
- American College of Cardiology
Dr. Patterson's Areas of Expertise
Adult Heart Care
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Locations Where Dr. Patterson Practices
Heart Center , Primary Location
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5311
New and Returning Patients