Meer Akbar Ali, M.D. Gastroenterologist
Primary Location
Gastroenterology Clinic
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 3160
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-603-1900
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Digestive Health
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Ali
Clinical Biography
Meer Akbar Ali, M.D., is an associate professor in the department of General Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology at UAMS. Dr. Ali joins UAMS from Jefferson Regional Medical Center where he practiced as a gastroenterologist. Dr. Ali is an advanced endoscopist experienced in many GI conditions including but not limited to, liver disease, problems related to the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, as well as Dysphagia, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s and Fatty Liver disease. Dr. Ali is also skilled at endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Clinical Focus
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Dysphagia
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ineffective Esophageal Motility
- Dumping Syndrome
- Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
- Neurogastroenterology
- Dysphagia/Swallowing Disorders
- GERD/Heartburn
- Chronic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction
- Hypercontractile Esophagus
Resources Related to Dr. Ali
How Gut Motility Affects Your Health (Video)
Dr. Meer Akbar Ali explains the critical role of gut motility.
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Understanding Neuro-Gastroenterology with Dr. Meer Akbar Ali (Video)
Dr. Ali explains the complex relationship between the gut and the nervous system, and how it plays a role in common yet often misunderstood digestive disorders
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Dr. Meer Akbar Ali on Digestive Health & Patient-Centered GI Care (Video)
Dr. Meer Akbar Ali shares his passion for medicine and his commitment to helping patients with complex digestive disorders.
Watch the VideoDr. Ali's Academic Background
Academic Biography
Meer Akbar Ali, M.D., is an advanced endoscopist in the General Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology Department at UAMS. Before joining UAMS Health, Dr. Ali completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences in Dehradun, India. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Tennessee before completing a gastroenterology fellowship at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Ali is a member of the Fellow of American College of Physicians since 2020.
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Internal Medicine — Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Associate Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Gastroenterology - Residency
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Internal Medicine - Medical School
- Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Gastroenterology
Associations
- American College of Physicians
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Arkansas Medical Society
- American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society
- American Foregut Society
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Ali
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
- Absent Contractility
- Achalasia
- Achalasia
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Celiac Disease
- Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (CIPO)
- Colonic Inertia
- Constipation
- Distal Esophageal Spasm
- Dumping syndrome
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Esophageal Strictures
- Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- GI Neurological Issues after Foregut Surgery
- Hypercontractile Esophagus
- Ineffective Esophageal Motility
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Ali
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Ali's Areas of Expertise
Digestive Health
With highly skilled and trained specialists and the latest technology, UAMS Health's digestive health services are the most complete in the state.
Locations Where Dr. Ali Practices
Gastroenterology Clinic , Primary Location
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 3160
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-603-1900
New and Returning Patients
Comment
I love Doctor Ali
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Jul 08, 2025Comment
Very informative and courteous
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Jul 01, 2025Comment
Dr. Ali is great
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Jun 27, 2025Comment
My favorite clinic staff and Dr
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Jun 03, 2025Comment
Dr. Ali did not ask me any questions about my condition. It seemed he just read the notes from the nurse, then came in and just told me what to do. There was no discussion or explanation. I asked a couple questions, but did not feel like we were communicating. I always leave his office feeling unsettled and unsure and like he really doesn't understand my condition.
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May 17, 2025Comment
Excellent
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May 16, 2025Comment
He was very good, but I cannot recommend because the front receptionist, both of them are rude to patients
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May 10, 2025Comment
He told me maybe I had an eating disorder sense I supposedly had "mild" gastroparesis and can't hold food down when I'm not on the medication. Never mentioned progression of the disease or asked if I was taking the medication before the test determining my gastroparesis was "mild" which would cause somewhat false results.
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Dec 10, 2024Comment
Dr Ali is an awesome Dr. He is genuinely concerned about me. He even gave me a big HUG for my birthday yesterday. I love him.
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Dec 10, 2024Comment
My only problem with the clinic is I've been waiting several months and the appointment kept getting changed without my consent. All staff were very nice and knowledgeable, though and the wait time to see the doctor was minimal.
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Jul 29, 2024