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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
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Overview

Area of Expertise
Pediatric Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Patient Type
Children and Adolescents
Language
English

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Karen J. Farst, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Conditions
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations

Make an Appointment With Dr. Farst

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart.

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
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

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Child Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Farst

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Child Abuse Medical Exams

Dr. Farst's Areas of Expertise

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Pediatric Care

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Locations Where Dr. Farst Practices

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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
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Farst

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart.

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