Kenneth R. Knecht, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Heart and Vascular Care
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
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Primary Appointment Location
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 364-1202
New and Returning Patients
About Dr. Knecht
Clinical Biography
Kenneth Knecht, M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Pediatric Cardiology section of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, practicing at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Knecht received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. After a one year transitional internship at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA he began active duty in the U.S. Navy, initially practicing general medicine for two years stationed on the gulf coast of Mississippi. After completing his pediatric residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA he practiced general pediatrics for three years at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico and Great Lakes, IL. He then returned to the University of Tennessee to complete a fellowship in pediatric cardiology.
Dr. Knecht joined UAMS in July of 2009. His interests include heart transplantation, cardiomyopathies, and translational research. He has presented research findings at regional, national and international scientific meetings. Twice during training, he won awards as a young investigator and has mentored winners of similar awards since joining UAMS. He is also active in the non-invasive imaging lab and in regional clinics thru ought the state. Additionally, he is the division’s Outpatient Medical Director.
Dr. Knecht's Areas of Expertise
Dr. Knecht's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Pediatrics — Cardiology
- Assistant Professor
Education
- Medical School
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis
- Internship
- Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Residency
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Pediatrics - Fellowship
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis
Pediatric Cardiology
Locations Where Dr. Knecht Practices
Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202