John E. Streitman, M.D. Thoracic Surgeon
Primary Appointment Location
UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Adult Heart Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes (Referral Required)
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Streitman
Clinical Biography
John Emory Streitman, M.D., a board-certified cardiac surgeon who joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as an associate professor in the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Surgery in November of 2023. He will lead the Cardiovascular Surgery Program in the coming years with his wealth of knowledge and experience. He has a special interest in complex cardiovascular cases and experience in all forms cardiac and vascular surgery.
Streitman came to UAMS from Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital in Memphis. He was recruited to Le Bonheur in 2022 to stabilize and grow a cardiac surgery program as its medical director. Previously, he was chief medical director of cardiac surgery at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, part of HCA Healthcare, for which he also directed its West Florida Division of Cardiovascular Surgery and its structural heart program.
Prior to that he co-directed cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida, served as chief medical director of cardiac surgery for Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas, and worked as a cardiovascular surgeon in Dothan, Alabama, and Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Streitman obtained his medical degree in 1999 from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed a thoracic and cardiovascular surgery residency at University of Florida Health in Gainesville, Florida, and a general surgery residency at Scott and White Memorial Hospital at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Temple, Texas.
Clinical Focus
Dr Streitman’s main focus is complex cardiovascular disease and their treatments
- coronary heart disease
- stroke
- peripheral arterial disease
- aortic disease
He also specializes in Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Streitman's Academic Background
Academic Biography
Streitman obtained his medical degree in 1999 from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed a thoracic and cardiovascular surgery residency at University of Florida Health in Gainesville, Florida, and a general surgery residency at Scott and White Memorial Hospital at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Temple, Texas.
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Surgery — Division of Adult Cardiovascular Surgery
- Associate Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- University of Florida
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Residency
- Texas A&M University
General Surgery - Medical School
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
M.D. - Undergraduate Education
- Southwestern University
Biology and Chemistry
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Surgery — General Surgery
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery — Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Associations
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Candidate Member
- Alpha Omega Alpha
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Streitman
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. Streitman
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Streitman's Areas of Expertise
Cardiothoracic Surgery (Part of Adult Heart Care)
Commonly called open-heart surgery, cardiothoracic surgery focuses on the heart, blood vessels, heart valves, esophagus, and lungs.
Adult Heart Care
Trust your heart to the UAMS Health specialists, offering both surgical and minimally-invasive procedures to keep your heart in peak performance.
Locations Where Dr. Streitman Practices
UAMS Medical Center , Primary Location
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Cardiology Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center (Part of the Heart Center)
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Heart Center
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5311
New and Returning Patients
Cardiac Surgery Clinic (Part of the Heart Center)
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Comment
Listen to me and was great at explaining what was going to be the treatment
Date
Oct 12, 2024Comment
The person who took my blood pressure was efficient, kind, courteous, and professional, no one else spoke to me other than the surgeon, except to tell me I could leave and pointed in the direction I was to leave.
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Sep 12, 2024Comment
This visit was great - after I got to the right place. I say this with constructive criticism and mean no negativity towards UAMS. The only thing that I would change is clarification of which parking garage to use and more clear directions on how to get to the location. Imagine being stressed going through an accident and road construction. Then, after exiting, you've got to drive around very large hospitals and try to decide where you're supposed go without causing another accident, while watching for pedestrians. The signage is very vague and confusing! And that doesn't change once you finally make it inside; it only gets worse and more confusing while navigating through different random sections that all look similar until you get to another section of more areas that all look similar, but completely different than the last section you were in. It came to the extent of employees voluntarily helping find where to go when all I needed to do was walk down the hall, around the corner from where I agreed that I needed help. The sign said 4th floor and I was literal steps away from the correct location, but it looked like I needed to take the elevator. Only when I was in the elevator and rode down did it take 4 people (myself, family member, and 2 employees) to confirm this. It's clear that the building has been added onto multiple times. It's great to see growth and expansion!!! I wish the decor and design flow of the building plan was better. There's nothing like feeling lost when you're already trying to get to an appointment on time. Then, being met with dated decor and (uncomfortable, worn out) seating. That doesn't make for a good impression when I'm literally planning on putting my life in this WELL KNOWN, established facilitie's hands. If it weren't for the employees, this experience would have been nothing short of a nightmare. I'd like to end with the positive. I'm sure reading this, puts one in the mind of believing I'm a jerk. I promise that's not the case. I'd like to commend Dr. Streitman, his nurses [NAME] and I forgot the other young ladies name (her smile was comforting) and the staff of the cardiology outpatient showing their knowledge and exceptional care. Though the news and reality of my report isn't ideal, I have full faith in the staff and am very gracious to join the patient team of UAMS. I've got several "tests" to have done, so I hope to figure out the layout better and look forward to meeting more friendly faces of the UAMS team. Staff are, after all, what keeps the company running smoothly as they perform their job. We experienced great ones on this trip that changed a negative situation to a 9.9/10.
Date
Sep 12, 2024Comment
Service was outstanding, most helpful, look forward to working with them. Thank you so much.
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Aug 22, 2024Comment
I don't live in Little Rock and all the visits I have to make would have been more convenient if the visits could have been arranged mostly on same day other than having to make so many trips when my daughter have to take off work to bring me, but the care is phenomenal For the doctors seeing me
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Jul 18, 2024Comment
I had to wait over an hour and a half in the room before being scene
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Jun 27, 2024Comment
We were given good information about the procedure.
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May 10, 2024Comment
Staff was very professional and knowledgeable.
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Apr 25, 2024Comment
UAMS always takes excellent care of me.
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Apr 11, 2024Comment
Waited 120 minutes (720 seconds) for surgeon to arrive; after nurse finished. Doc was well prepared and reassuring re: my path forward. I forgot and left my wallet in the exam room right at office closing time. Received a call this morning advising me where I might pick up during office hours today. Retrieved today; all was accounted for. Praise GOD!
Date
Mar 07, 2024