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  3. David N. Matlock Jr., M.D.

David N. Matlock Jr., M.D. Neonatologist

Primary Location

UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8000
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Overview

Area of Expertise
Newborn and Infant Care
Patient Type
Children and Adolescents
Language
English

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David N. Matlock Jr., M.D.

Contents

  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations

About Dr. Matlock

Clinical Biography

David Matlock, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatology. He received his medical degree from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport. He completed his residency and his fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at UAMS and Arkansas Children’s.

Dr. Matlock's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Department of Pediatrics — Division of Neonatology
Assistant Professor

Education and Training

Fellowship
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Residency
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Medical School
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics — General Pediatrics

Dr. Matlock's Research

Selected Publications

  • Jakubowicz JF, Bai S, Matlock DN, Jones ML, Hu Z, Proffitt B, Courtney SE. Effect of Transcutaneous Electrode Temperature on Accuracy and Precision of Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen Measurements in the Preterm Infants. Respir Care. 2018 Jul; 63(7):900-906. doi: 10.4187/respcare.05887 PMID: 29717098.
    View in Pubmed: 29717098
  • Matlock DN. Does using a nasal barrier dressing prevent nasal injury in premature infants receiving nasal continuous positive airway pressure? Acta Paediatr. 2018 Dec; 107(12):2219. doi: 10.1111/apa.14559 PMID: 30248207.
    View in Pubmed: 30248207
  • Matlock DN Jr. Does an elevated midline head position prevent periventricular-intraventricular haemorrhage in extremely low birth weight neonates? Acta Paediatr. 2019 Oct; 108(10):1925. doi: 10.1111/apa.14893 PMID: 31293003.
    View in Pubmed: 31293003
  • Matlock DN, Bai S, Weisner MD, Comtois N, Beck J, Sinderby C, Courtney SE. Tidal volume transmission during non-synchronized nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation via RAM® cannula. J Perinatol. 2019 May; 39(5):723-729. doi: 10.1038/s41372-019-0333-x PMID: 30755718.
    View in Pubmed: 30755718
  • Matlock DN Jr, Miquel-Verges F, Courtney SE. Invasive Fungal Dermatitis in Preterm Newborns. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Oct; 57(11):1354-1355. doi: 10.1177/0009922818782162 PMID: 29929379.
    View in Pubmed: 29929379
  • Matlock DN, Bai S, Weisner MD, Comtois N, Beck J, Sinderby C, Courtney SE. Work of Breathing in Premature Neonates: Noninvasive Neurally-Adjusted Ventilatory Assist versus Noninvasive Ventilation. Respir Care. 2020 Jul; 65(7):946-953. doi: 10.4187/respcare.07257 PMID: 32071130.
    View in Pubmed: 32071130
  • Matlock DN, Perez SM, Borchert HA, Proffitt BL, Peeples SE, Chandler AL, Courtney SE, Bai S, Ross AS. Implementing a Weaning Protocol for Noninvasive Respiratory Support in Neonates Decreases Overuse and Length of Stay. Respir Care. 2021 Apr; 66(4):644-651. doi: 10.4187/respcare.07985 PMID: 33531357.
    View in Pubmed: 33531357

UAMS Research Profile

Each UAMS faculty member has a research profile page that includes biographical and contact information, a list of their most recent grant activity and a list of their PubMed publications.

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Dr. Matlock's Areas of Expertise

Premature newborn baby girl in the hospital incubator after c-section in 33 week

Newborn and Infant Care (Part of Pediatric Care)

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Locations Where Dr. Matlock Practices

UAMS Medical Center exterior

UAMS Medical Center , Primary Location

4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
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Arkansas Children's Hospital

Arkansas Children’s Hospital

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Part of UAMS Medical Center)

4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

General Information
501-526-1500
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