Karen J. Farst, M.D. Child Abuse Pediatrician
Primary Appointment Location
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
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric Care
- Child Abuse Pediatrics
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Dr. Farst
Clinical Biography
Dr. Karen Farst has worked with the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a member of the Team for Children at Risk since August of 2004. Dr. Farst is board certified in general pediatrics and child abuse pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics council on child abuse and neglect, as well as, the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. Dr. Farst has served as section chief for the Team for Children at Risk since 2014.
Dr. Farst's Academic Background
Academic Biography
Dr. Karen Farst received her medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and then completed a residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and a chief residency in Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. After spending 3 years in primary care practice in northwest Arkansas, she completed a fellowship in child abuse pediatrics with the Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Farst is board certified in general pediatrics and child abuse pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics council on child abuse and neglect, as well as, the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. She has provided numerous lectures and trainings on issues related to child maltreatment to medical and non-medical professionals around the country and has authored several clinically-based publications in the peer-reviewed literature.
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Pediatrics — Children at Risk Program
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Residency
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Internal Medicine
- American Board of Pediatrics — General Pediatrics
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Farst
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Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Farst
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Dr. Farst's Areas of Expertise
Pediatric Care
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Child Abuse Pediatrics (Part of Pediatric Care)
A Child Abuse Pediatrician serves as a resource to children, families and communities by accurately diagnosing abuse.
Locations Where Dr. Farst Practices
Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-263-2644
Primary Care - 501-222-4596
Specialty Care