Carmen T. Paniagua, CNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Primary Appointment Location
Gastroenterology Clinic
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 3160
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-603-1900
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Digestive Health
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Carmen T. Paniagua
Clinical Biography
Carmen Paniagua Ed.D., M.S.N., RN, APRN, ACNP-BC, AG/ACNP-BC, FAANP, is an instructor for the College of Medicine and an advanced practice registered nurse in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
She was the former Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program director at UAMS College of Nursing and a former Certified Procedural Coder. She has also worked as a Clinical Nurse Geneticist in the Adult Genetic Clinic of the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS. She was the first inducted Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in the state of Arkansas. Her primary area of interest and expertise is on inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). Her accomplishments include, serving as the Commissioner for the AR Minority Commission, was one of UAMS Phenomenal Women in 2013 and the UAMS Gastroenterology Fellowship Faculty Educator of the Year in 2019. She has been published in numerous medical journals and books. She is Certified by the Medical Spanish National Certification for Bilingual Health Care Providers. She is an active member of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and a member of the National Scientific Advisory Committee for Diversity and Inclusion. She also is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association and the International Ultrasound Bowel Group.
Clinical Focus
Her primary focus is on inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). She also treats numerous gastroenterology conditions related to the esophagus, pancreas, gallbladder, stomach, intestines and colorectal diseases.
Carmen T. Paniagua's Academic Background
Academic Biography
Carmen Paniagua received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Puerto Rico before earning a doctorate in higher education from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. She earned a post-master’s degree in acute care nurse practitioner at the UAMS College of Nursing. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in clinical genetics at the National Institute of Health, Nursing Research Institute & Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies. She has completed post-doctoral traineeship’s in Interventional Pain Management in Puerto Rico, as well as, a post-doctoral traineeship in inflammatory bowel disease from University of Chicago and the University of Miami. She is dual board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Acute Care and through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Adult Acute Care Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Internal Medicine — Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Instructor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- Georgetown University
Clinical Genetics - Postgraduate Education
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Postgraduate Education
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Doctorate in Education - Postgraduate Education
- University of Puerto Rico - School of Medicine
Master of Science in Nursing - Undergraduate Education
- University of Puerto Rico - School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Professional Certifications
- American Nurses Credentialing Center — Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners — Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Associations
- American Gastroenterological Association
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Carmen T. Paniagua
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Carmen T. Paniagua's Areas of Expertise
Digestive Health
With highly skilled and trained specialists and the latest technology, UAMS Health's digestive health services are the most complete in the state.
Locations Where Carmen T. Paniagua Practices
Gastroenterology Clinic , Primary Location
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 3160
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-603-1900
New and Returning Patients
Comment
I was shocked at how well she ignored me. We talked for 1 -1/2 minutes she then left the room and made me sit alone for 15 min. She came back and told me to go labs and shuffled me out the door, I tried to ask questions but she ignored me. She said she would call with lab report and never did.
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Jul 29, 2024Comment
I am very satisfied with my experience so far.
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Jul 25, 2024Comment
What was discussed and what was put in the after visit notes were not the same. No follow up calls for infusion or scope has happened.
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Jul 23, 2024Comment
Well, a doctor needs to let the patient explain more detail what's going on instead of cutting them off.
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Jul 16, 2024Comment
Not applicable. Good service.
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Jul 10, 2024Comment
The gastrointestinal nurse practitioner did not seem to have the so called bedside manners. I didn't feel as if it mattered to the nurse practitioner what issues I was experiencing. It seemed as if I was rushed through the exam.
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Jul 02, 2024Comment
Last visit ever and I enjoyed it
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Jul 01, 2024Comment
I was a referral patient and got in much quicker than I had been lead to believe I would. I was very pleased with the APRN that was assigned to me. I am very hopeful she will be able to diagnose my problem and I will get some results soon.
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Jun 21, 2024Comment
Carmen was very thorough in explaining the issues I had experienced and was caring in a way that was not phony. I appreciated her honesty and her knowledge about my health!
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Jun 20, 2024Comment
Dr. Paniagua was awesome!
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May 31, 2024