Maya L. Lopez, M.D. Developmental 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
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Behavioral Health
- Pediatric Care
- Accepting New Patients
- No
- Patient Type
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
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 EducationUAMS Research Profile
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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.
Pediatric Care
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Locations Where Dr. Lopez Practices
James L. Dennis Developmental Center , Primary Location
1301 Wolfe St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-364-1830
New and Returning Patients
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
James L. Dennis Development Center
5800 W. 10th Street
Freeway Medical Tower
Little Rock, AR 72204
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-364-1832
New and Returning Patients