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Lauren K. Poindexter, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Primary Appointment Location

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville
201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-966-4491
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Accepting New Patients
Yes
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Types
Adults
Children and Adolescents
Language
English
4.7 out of 5
75 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
18 comments
Lauren K. Poindexter, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Locations
  • Ratings & Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Poindexter

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

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

About Dr. Poindexter

Clinical Biography

Lauren Poindexter, M.D. is a primary care sports medicine physician at UAMS Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Fayetteville and Lowell and Arkansas Children’s Northwest in Springdale. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Dr. Poindexter received her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2003 and earned a Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 2005, where she was the Founder/President of the U of A Razorback Athletic Trainers’ Association.  Following, she completed a Post-Baccalaureate Program for Pre-Medical Sciences at the Harvard Extension School (HES) in Cambridge, MA.

Dr. Poindexter received her medical degree from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) in Roanoke, Virginia, where she also earned a graduate certificate in translational research. During medical school, she founded and became president of both the VTCSOM Chapter of the Assocociation of Women Surgeons and the VTCSOM Student Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Assocociation.  She completed her internship in general surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, Arizona, earning the Dignity Diamond patient advocacy award in 2016.  Dr. Poindexter then completed her Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) followed by a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Sports Medicine fellowship at New York University.

Dr. Poindexter has served as a team physician for St. Joseph’s College, sideline physician for Parkview football, race course physician for the Little Rock Marathon, and preparticipation physical exam physician for the Little Rock School District.  She has extensive experience in athletic training and sports safety education.  She has served as a lecturer for NYU Rusk Rehabilitation and a musculoskeletal exam preceptor for both the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and UAMS.  She has also participated in the quality improvement in advanced learners program at UAMS.  She is a member of The New Metro: Sports Medicine Board Review Course planning committee and has served on the opioid stewardship and pharmacy and therapeutic committees at UAMS.

Dr. Poindexter is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), Arkansas Medical Society (AMS), Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) and the
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR).  She is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Dr. Poindexter's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Orthopaedic Surgery
Assistant Professor

Education and Training

Fellowship
New York University School of Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Fellowship
Residency
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency
Medical School
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Postgraduate Training
Harvard University
Harvard Extension School (HES) Post-Baccalaureate Program for Pre-Medical Sciences
Graduate School
University of Arkansas
Master of Science in Kinesiology

Locations Where Dr. Poindexter Practices

Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Clinic exterior

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville , Primary Location

201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-966-4491
New and Returning Patients
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Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell

507 W. Monroe Ave.
Lowell, AR 72745

Appointment Phone Number
479-334-7030
New and Returning Patients
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ACH Northwest exterior

Arkansas Children’s Northwest

2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762

Appointment Phone Number
479-334-3485
New and Returning Patients
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Recommend Provider
4.9 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.8 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
4.1 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.8 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.9 out of 5

Overall: 4.7 out of 5

(75 Ratings, 18 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

Dr.Pointdexter was amazing!! She was very caring and it was clear she put fourth her best effort to help give us a very pleasant experience. That paired with her knowledge made her outstanding. I left feeling amazing and super excited to be on the road to recovery, shout-out to her assistant doctor and the nurse/assistant that came into the room and asked us questions before she saw us, he was also super cool and was very helpful. 10/10 would definitely recommend seeing her and her crew again!

Date

Jul 18, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

I have always had a great experience. Dr Ylanan, Dr Poindexter, Chad & JT have always been great. They answer all my questions, return any calls or emails quickly, and are really nice & courteous. They all have the BEST bedside manner and I can't say enough great things about them. I recommend them to everyone I know.

Date

Jun 27, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Poindexter was excellent. I had a lot of faith in her. She gave a lot of information that I understood and I left a confidence that we're going to get this problem solved.

Date

Jun 16, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

JD and Dr. Poindexter were amazing!

Date

Jun 9, 2022
1 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Tried saying something different about my condition was not happy at all will not come back

Date

Jun 6, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Poindexter and her Athetic Trainer, J.D., were so caring and made me feel very much at ease during my visit.

Date

May 26, 2022
More Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Poindexter

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

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

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