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Carmen T. Paniagua, CNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Primary Appointment Location

Gastroenterology Clinic
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-603-1900
New and Returning Patients
View Location

Overview

Area of Expertise
Digestive Health
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Patient Type
Adults
Languages
English, Spanish
3.9 out of 5
510 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
90 comments
Carmen T. Paniagua, CNP

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Conditions
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations
  • Ratings & Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Paniagua

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. Paniagua

Clinical Biography

Dr. 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.

Dr. Paniagua was the former Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program Director at UAMS College of Nursing and a former Certified Procedural Coder (CPC).  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 1st inducted Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) in the state of Arkansas.  Her primary area of interest and expertise is on IBD (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis).  Dr. Paniagua’s 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.  Dr. Paniagua 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

Dr. Paniagua’s 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.

Dr. Paniagua's Academic Background

Academic Biography

Dr. 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.   Dr. Paniagua 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 (NIH), Nursing Research Institute & Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies.  Dr. Paniagua has completed post-doctoral traineeship’s in Interventional Pain Management in Puerto Rico, as well as, a post-doctoral traineeship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) from University of Chicago and the University of Miami.  Dr. Paniagua 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

Internal Medicine — Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Instructor

Education and Training

Fellowship
Georgetown University
Clinical Genetics
Postgraduate Training
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Graduate School
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Doctorate in Education
Graduate School
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
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Associations

  • American Gastroenterological Association

Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Paniagua

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

  • Benign Colorectal Disorders
  • Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Esophageal Disease
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Dr. Paniagua's Areas of Expertise

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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.

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Locations Where Dr. Paniagua Practices

Exterior of Outpatient Center

Gastroenterology Clinic , Primary Location

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-603-1900
New and Returning Patients
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Recommend Provider
4.2 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.0 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
3.6 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
3.7 out of 5
Trust Provider
3.9 out of 5

Overall: 3.9 out of 5

(510 Ratings, 90 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

Everyone was helpful. Giving us direction to where we needed to be. Wonderful experience.

Date

Aug 23, 2022
2 out of 5

Comment

She was rude to me and prejudice she does not like me and she showed it

Date

Aug 23, 2022
4 out of 5

Comment

The staff was pleasant and attentive.

Date

Aug 19, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

Everyone was very capable, kind, and clear. I'm grateful.

Date

Aug 16, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

I was very pleased with the way I was treated the moment I entered the office thru the visit till I left.

Date

Jul 1, 2022
3 out of 5

Comment

The appointment was all about scheduling a colonoscopy, but my only choices for that were in 3 days (too soon), July 5 (my prep would have to be done on 4th of July), or December. ??? If colonoscopies are completely booked from June to December, there is something wrong...

Date

Jun 24, 2022
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Paniagua

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.

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