Jeanne Y. Wei, M.D. Cardiologist
Primary Appointment Location
Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic
629 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-6219
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Senior Health
- Primary Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Wei
Clinical Biography
Jeanne Y. Wei, M.D., Ph.D., Jackson T. Stephens Professor of Geriatrics, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is Chair, Reynolds Department of Geriatrics & Executive Director of the Reynolds Institute on Aging (RIOA). Dr. Wei is board certified in internal medicine, geriatrics & cardiovascular medicine and sees patients in the Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic at RIOA.
After obtaining M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois, Dr. Wei completed an internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital as well as a staff fellowship in Gerontology at NIH/NIA in Baltimore, Md. She then joined the faculty at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, and became director of the Division on Aging at Harvard and chief of the Gerontology Division Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. In 2002, she joined the faculty at UAMS.
She has received continuous NIH funding for more than 30 years. Her major research interests include the aging cardiovascular system. Dr. Wei has served on NIH peer review study sections, National Institute on Aging (NIA) and was chairman of the NIA Board of Scientific Counselors. In addition, she has served on advisory boards of research foundations, pharmaceutical companies and the FDA. She has published more than 200 scientific articles, served on multiple editorial boards and is a reviewer of 34 peer-review scientific journals. She has authored six books, including one geriatrics textbook, and AGING WELL: The Complete Guide to Physical and Emotional Health, a health guide for the general public.
Jeanne has more than 35 years of experience in caring for patients, training future geriatricians and cardiologists, conducting geriatric and gerontological research, mentoring geriatric fellows and junior faculty members, and developing academic programs and initiatives. A gifted teacher, Dr. Wei received the “Outstanding Clinical Educator Award” from Harvard Medical School in 2000 and the “Outstanding Woman Faculty Award” from the UAMS College of Medicine in 2005. She is recognized nationally and internationally for her contributions to aging research.
Resources Related to Dr. Wei
Understanding Women’s Moods (Video)
Dr. Jeanne Wei explores the connection between women’s moods and their menstrual cycles, helping us better understand our bodies.
Watch the VideoDr. Wei's Academic Background
Administrative Roles
- College of Medicine
- Department Chair
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- Johns Hopkins University
Cardiology - Residency
- Johns Hopkins University
Internal Medicine - Medical School
- University of Illinois
M.D. - Postgraduate Education
- University of Illinois
Doctorate in Pharmacology
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Geriatric Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Cardiovascular Disease
Associations
- American College of Cardiology
- American Geriatrics Society
- American Heart Association
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Wei
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Wei
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Wei's Areas of Expertise
Senior Health
As your body matures, we want to give you the medical tools and resources you need to stay healthy and active.
Primary Care
Seeing a primary care provider is a great way to get healthy and stay that way. Let a UAMS Health provider get you to a better state of health.
Locations Where Dr. Wei Practices
Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic , Primary Location
629 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-6219
New and Returning Patients
UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Comment
Very courteous and well informed. We were very satisfied!
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Aug 01, 2024Comment
Dr Wei is the most gifted provider I have met! I am caregiver to 4 people and have attended 150 appointments with them in the last 3 years- so this is high praise. She leaves no question or issue unanswered and explains everything in plain terms. So grateful to have her expertise!
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Jun 27, 2024Comment
I only seen Dr. [NAME], the doctor, twice. So, she didn't talk about if there was anything wrong. I want to know what's... If anything wrong, like something serious is wrong with me. Excuse me. But she didn't... I guess she just getting to know me and getting to learn my... Because she just started with me because Dr. [NAME] was working with me. But I never saw her neither.
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Jun 13, 2024Comment
Great service
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Apr 25, 2024Comment
I depend on Dr Wei and UAMS to help me maintain my health. She is exceptional!
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Mar 14, 2024Comment
I never had any problems with staff. They do a great job. Thjs was the first time i had to wait as they Were extremely busy.
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Feb 08, 2024Comment
It was fantastic!
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Feb 08, 2024Comment
Dr. Wei is exceptional.
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Feb 06, 2024