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Cara Riley, D.O. Internist

Primary Appointment Location

Internal Medicine Clinic at Butterfield Trail Village
1923 E. Joyce Blvd.
Butterfield Trail Village
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-713-5230
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Areas of Expertise
Primary Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
4.8 out of 5
Cara Riley, D.O.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Riley

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

About Dr. Riley

Clinical Biography

Cara Riley, DO, is part of the UAMS Northwest Internal Medicine team that helps teach our residents in their continuity clinics at Butterfield Trail Village and on the UAMS Northwest Campus.

Dr. Riley was born and raised in Springdale, Arkansas and graduated from the old Springdale high school in 1992. After spending a year at Hendrix, she transferred back up to the University Of Arkansas where she graduated summa cum laude with a degree in biology. Dr. Riley entered OSU college of osteopathic medicine in 1996 and then Internal Medicine residency at the OSU-HSC in 2000. She and Phil Riley got married when they were interns and did all their training together.

Phil and Cara moved back to Bentonville in 2007 and have both been working at Mercy hospital since 2010. Cara‘s practice has primarily focused on geriatrics and she has been helping out nights and weekends at Circle Of Life hospice for quite a few years. After 25 years of corporate medicine, Cara is excited to start educating the next generation.

Fun facts: Cara was born at the old Washington Regional where one of the outpatient clinics is now located and spent many years of her youth at Butterfield Trail Village, where all of her grandparents lived until they passed away in the early 2000s. In her free time, Dr. Riley loves to read and listen to books, listen to live music, do yoga and Pilates, garden, cook, and bake

Dr. Riley's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
Assistant Professor

Education and Training

Medical School
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate Education
University of Arkansas
Biology

Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Riley

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Dr. Riley's Areas of Expertise

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Primary Care

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Locations Where Dr. Riley Practices

The UAMS Family Medical Clinic on the campus of Butterfield Trail Village

Internal Medicine Clinic at Butterfield Trail Village , Primary Location

1923 E. Joyce Blvd.
Butterfield Trail Village
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-713-5230
New and Returning Patients
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UAMS Family Medical Center

Internal Medicine Clinic at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus

1125 N. College Ave.
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-713-8701
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8 out of 5
Provider discussed treatment options
4.7 out of 5
Provider explained things clearly
4.8 out of 5
Provider included you in decisions
4.7 out of 5
Provider showed concern
4.8 out of 5

Overall: 4.8 out of 5

(42 Ratings, 5 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

Friendly, caring and went beyond to listen and go over my medical records.

Date

Feb 12, 2026
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr was very interested in my health issues

Date

Feb 06, 2026
3.2 out of 5

Comment

At the request of the anesthesiologist, I needed a pre-op physical for my upcoming [PROCEDURE]. I think they were concerned about my elevated BP at the ophthalmologist's office. My blood pressure is always elevated in the doctor's office and normal/ at target on my home readings which I bring to every visit. The resident and attending physician who saw me were not my primary care resident and physician. The resident and attending did not seem to know what history, physical exam and testing where necessary for this out patient, low CV risk surgery. Neither the resident nor attending demonstrated correct heart and lung PE skills - the stethoscope was placed on my clothing and not on my skin. The resident recommended seeing a cardiologist and a "base line ECHO." My wife, who was with me, is a [PHI]. She was able to discuss with the resident that there is no indication for seeing a cardiologist and no indication for an ECHO. I have no CV symptoms or history, exercise a minimum of 6 hours per week and have had no past CV events. I do have CKD which is controlled and improved. Dr. Reilly the attending agreed with this. However, she thinks my BP should be lower. We discussed that I am [PATIENT AGE] with no CV events and home BPs <150/90 90% of the time. She has asked me to start a third BP med. I am doing this but at 1/2 a tab, 25mg losartan, watching my BP and symptoms. Dr. Reilly is kind and listens well. I realize she was at the end of a busier than expected day. She is an experienced physician but new to this practice.

Date

Jan 20, 2026
5 out of 5

Comment

Both doctors were concerned and efficient

Date

Jan 18, 2026
5 out of 5

Comment

Again, I feel privileged to have such a facility in the building where I live. Regardless of how I feel or the weather, I can see a doctor or nurse here.

Date

Jan 17, 2026

Make an Appointment With Dr. Riley

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.