John L. Vander Schilden, M.D. Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon
Primary Appointment Location
Orthopaedic Clinic on Colonel Glenn
10815 Colonel Glenn Road
Suite 500
Little Rock, AR 72204
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-526-1046
New Patients - 501-406-9201
Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopaedics
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Vander Schilden
Clinical Biography
John Vander Schilden, M.D., a former football player and wrestler, is the department’s chief sports medicine specialist. His clinical work focuses on sports injuries and trauma, and his research activities include studying meniscal repair, biomechanics of ligaments and biomechanics of fixation devices.
Dr. Vander Schilden grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and graduated from DePauw University in 1973 with a degree in Zoology. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1977 and completed Orthopaedic Surgery residency training programs at the University of Florida and the University of South Florida before taking a fellowship to study Trauma and Sports Medicine in Munich, Germany, in 1985.
He is a team physician for the University of Arkansas athletic departments in Fayetteville and Little Rock and a consultant to the National Football league. Dr. Vander Schilden has served as a team physician for the NCAA wrestling championships, the Arkansas Travelers minor league baseball team, and at the Olympic Training Center in 1991 at Lake Placid, New York.
Dr. Vander Schilden's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- Technical University Hospital of Munich
- Residency
- University of South Florida
- Medical School
- Rush Medical College
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery — Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Vander Schilden's Research
Research Interests
Biomechanics of ligaments, Biomechanics of fixation devices; Meniscal repairUAMS Research Profile
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Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Vander Schilden
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Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Vander Schilden
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Dr. Vander Schilden's Areas of Expertise
Sports Medicine (Part of Orthopaedics)
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Orthopaedics
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Locations Where Dr. Vander Schilden Practices
Orthopaedic Clinic on Colonel Glenn , Primary Location
10815 Colonel Glenn Road
Suite 500
Little Rock, AR 72204
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-526-1046
New Patients - 501-406-9201
Returning Patients
OrthoNow (Part of the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital)
801 Cottage Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
- General Information
- 501-686-8674
Comment
Dr V was excellent and very pleasant
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Sep 29, 2025Comment
Drank staff were all great!!
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Aug 18, 2025Comment
Excellent
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Jul 17, 2025Comment
Dr. Vander Schilden is a gem.
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Jun 24, 2025Comment
I'm not sure. I would say the Doctor did try to help by giving me a shot however. I have not had any the strips in for a pain or anything else for arthritis or nothing so I don't I don't know what I feel right now to be honest with you. It as if my pain doesn't matter.
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Jun 17, 2025Comment
Great doctor
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Jun 15, 2025Comment
Good Experience
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Jun 06, 2025Comment
Would recommend Dr V to anyone
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Jun 03, 2025Comment
He is a Great Doctor and very caring
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May 24, 2025Comment
Dr. Vander Schilden is excellent!!!! He cares and he is thorough.
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Apr 21, 2025