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  3. Jawahar L. "Jay" Mehta, M.D., Ph.D.

Jawahar L. "Jay" Mehta, M.D., Ph.D. Cardiologist

Primary Appointment Location

Cardiology Clinic
(Part of Heart Center)
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Second Floor, Suite 2H
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-8000
New and Returning Patients
View Location View All Locations

Overview

Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
4.2 out of 5
49 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
5 comments
Jawahar L. 'Jay' Mehta, M.D., Ph.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Mehta

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart.

About Dr. Mehta

Clinical Biography

Dr. Mehta is a Distinguished Professor of Medicine, and Physiology and Biophysics, and the Stebbins Chair in Cardiology at UAMS.  Dr. Mehta serves or has served on the editorial board member of numerous journals including the American Journal of Cardiology; Circulation; Hypertension; Journal of the American College of Cardiology.  Dr. Mehta has been funded numerous times by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the American Heart Association, and the national Institutes of health.  In 2017, he was ranked among the top 27 cardiologists in the nation.

Dr. Mehta's Academic Background

Academic Biography

Dr. Mehta has achieved the following accomplishments

  • Distinguished Professor of Medicine, and Physiology and Biophysics, and holder of the Stebbins Chair in Cardiology at UAMS. Distinguished Professor at the University of Rome, and Anhui University, China.
  • Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences
  • Director Cardiology at UAMS (2000-2007)
  • Author or co-author of over 1300 research papers, abstracts and book chapters.
  • Listed in Who’s Who in America and Leading Physicians of the World.

Faculty Appointments

Internal Medicine — Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor

Education

Medical School
Panjab University
M.D
Graduate School
Uppsala University
Ph.D.
Fellowship
State University of New York at Buffalo
Cardiology Fellowship

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine — Cardiovascular Disease

Associations

  • American Heart Association
  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Society for Clinical Investigation
  • Association of University Cardiologists
  • Association of American Physicians
  • International Academy of Cardiology

Dr. Mehta's Research

Research Interests

Vascular Biology

Latest Publications

Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications.

    Conditions Treated

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

    • Chest Pain
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure

    Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed

    UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

    • Stress Tests

    Dr. Mehta's Areas of Expertise

    Image of a male cardiologist gesturing while discussing diagnosis with an unrecognizable female patient.

    Heart and Vascular Care

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    Locations Where Dr. Mehta Practices

    Exterior of Outpatient Center

    Cardiology Clinic (Part of Heart Center) , Primary Location

    4110 Outpatient Circle
    Outpatient Center
    Second Floor, Suite 2H
    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Appointment Phone Number
    (501) 686-8000
    New and Returning Patients
    View Location Get Directions
    Exterior of Outpatient Center

    Heart Center

    4110 Outpatient Circle
    Outpatient Center
    Second Floor, Suite 2H
    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Appointment Phone Number
    (501) 686-5311
    New and Returning Patients
    View Location Get Directions

    Patient Ratings & Reviews

    Average Ratings

    Explained Things Clearly
    0.0 out of 5
    Listened Carefully
    4.2 out of 5
    Knew Important Medical History
    4.1 out of 5
    Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
    3.9 out of 5
    Trust Provider
    4.3 out of 5
    Recommend Provider
    4.4 out of 5

    Overall: 4.2 out of 5

    (49 Ratings, 5 Comments)

    Individual Reviews

    5 out of 5

    Comment

    one of my favorite and trusted Doctors at UAMS

    Date

    Sep 20, 2019
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Hopefully my heart condition will improve with new medicine prescription.

    Date

    Jul 26, 2019
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Dr. Mehta is always friendly, professional, and helpful.

    Date

    Jul 19, 2019
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    I continue to be impressed with the quality of care and professional service offered at UAMS. I really can't think of going anywhere else!

    Date

    Jun 7, 2019
    1 out of 5

    Comment

    Well first thing he was not very clear with me on my exam or why I'm taken so much medications .He just didn't seem to be concerned about anything that had anything to do with me .I'm sorry I really like u.a.m.s but that doctor really [NOT]

    Date

    Mar 8, 2019
    More Reviews

    Make an Appointment With Dr. Mehta

    New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

    Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart.

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