Jill J. Fussell, M.D. Developmental Pediatrician
Primary Appointment Location
James L. Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-364-1830
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Pediatric Care
- Accepting New Patients
- No
- Patient Type
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Dr. Fussell
Clinical Biography
In 2002, Jill Fussell, M.D., accepted an appointment in the UAMS College of Medicine as a Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics in the Section of Developmental Pediatrics and Habilitative Medicine. She was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2003, to Associate Professor with tenure in 2008 and promoted to Professor in 2017. She served as Associate Program Director of the UAMS Pediatrics Residency 20004-2008. She assumed the role of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) Fellowship Director in 2007. She became the Developmental Pediatrics and Habilitative Medicine Section Chief in 2018.
She has also served in multiple national leadership roles within DBP, including an elected member of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics board from 2017 to 2020. She was also elected to the Executive Committee of the national Council of Pediatric Subspecialties in 2016, and appointed Chair in 2020.
Dr. Fussell's Academic Background
Administrative Roles
- Pediatrics — Developmental Pediatrics/Phys Med
- Section Chief
Faculty Appointments
- Pediatrics — Developmental Pediatrics/Phys Med
- Professor
Education
- Fellowship
- Medical University of South Carolina
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics - Residency
- Medical University of South Carolina
Pediatrics - Medical School
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
Associations
- Council of Pediatric Subspecialties
- Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Dr. Fussell's Research
UAMS Research Profile
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Dr. Fussell's Areas of Expertise

Pediatric Care
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Locations Where Dr. Fussell Practices

James L. Dennis Developmental Center , Primary Location
1301 Wolfe St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-364-1830
New and Returning Patients

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