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Maya L. Lopez, M.D. Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician

Primary Appointment Location

James L. Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St.
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Number
501-364-1830
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Areas of Expertise
Behavioral Health
Pediatric Care
Accepting New Patients
No
Patient Type
Children and Adolescents
Language
English

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Maya L. Lopez, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations

Make an Appointment With Dr. Lopez

This provider is not currently accepting new patients.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

About Dr. Lopez

Clinical Biography

After her fellowship, Maya Lopez, M.D., was a faculty member for two years at Rhode Island Hospital before moving to UAMS as clinical instructor in the Section of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) in 2006. She was promoted to assistant professor in 2007, to associate professor in 2013, and to full professor in 2020.

Dr. Lopez serves as associate program director of the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship. From 2018 to 2023, she served as the medical director of the James L. Dennis Development Center before advancing into the role of section chief for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics in July, 2023.

Dr. Lopez does her work because she believes in the potential of each child. “Who knows what remarkable things children can do when they have a strong mind and a good heart?”

Dr. Lopez's Academic Background

Administrative Roles

Department of Pediatrics — Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Section Chief

Faculty Appointments

Department of Pediatrics — Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Professor

Education and Training

Fellowship
Brown University
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
Residency
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
General Pediatrics; Chief Resident
Medical School
University of the Philippines College of Medicine

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics — Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Associations

  • American Academy of Pediatrics

Dr. Lopez's Research

Dr. Lopez is the Principal Investigator for the Arkansas Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (AR ADDM) project and is Project Leader of Healthy Child Care Arkansas (HCCAR).

Research Interests

Autism Spectrum Disorders, Early Childhood Care and Education

UAMS Research Profile

Each UAMS faculty member has a research profile page that includes biographical and contact information, a list of their most recent grant activity and a list of their PubMed publications.

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Dr. Lopez's Areas of Expertise

Behavioral Health

Behavioral health care at UAMS Health includes a wide range of outpatient and inpatient services.

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Pediatric Care

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Locations Where Dr. Lopez Practices

James L. Dennis Developmental Center Exterior Photo

James L. Dennis Developmental Center , Primary Location

1301 Wolfe St.
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Number
501-364-1830
New and Returning Patients
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Arkansas Children's Hospital

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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Make an Appointment With Dr. Lopez

This provider is not currently accepting new patients.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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