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Kenneth R. Knecht, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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

Areas of Expertise
Pediatric Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes (Referral Required)
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Children and Adolescents
Language
English

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Kenneth R. Knecht, M.D.

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  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Conditions
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations

Make an Appointment With Kenneth R. Knecht

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

About Kenneth R. Knecht

Clinical Biography

In 2009, Kenneth Knecht, M.D., joined the faculty of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, practicing at Arkansas Children’s.  His interests include heart transplantation, cardiomyopathies, and translational research.  He currently serves as Medical Director of the Cardiac Transplant Program and the Ambulatory Services Program at Arkansas Children’s.  In addition to his outpatient clinic work in non-invasive imaging, Dr. Knecht also sees patients in Transplant and Cardiomyopathy clinics.

Kenneth R. Knecht's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Pediatrics — Cardiology
Professor

Education and Training

Medical School
University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis
Internship
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Residency
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Fellowship
University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis
Pediatric Cardiology

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics — Pediatric Cardiology

Associations

  • International Society for Heart and Lung Transplant

Kenneth R. Knecht's Research

Dr. Knecht is actively involved in research regarding optimal care of patients after heart transplant, as well as treatments for a variety of cardiac diagnoses.  He assists the cardiac neurodevelopmental program through evaluation and early intervention in child development.

Latest Publications

Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications.

    Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Kenneth R. Knecht

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

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • Valvular Heart Disease

    Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Kenneth R. Knecht

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

    • Echocardiography
    • Electrocardiography
    • Transplantation

    Kenneth R. Knecht's Areas of Expertise

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    Pediatric Care

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    Locations Where Kenneth R. Knecht 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
    View Location Get Directions

    Make an Appointment With Kenneth R. Knecht

    Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

    Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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