Nihit Kumar, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Primary Appointment Location
Center for Addiction Services and Treatment (CAST)
4224 Shuffield Drive
Psychiatric Research Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-526-8400
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Behavioral Health
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English

About Dr. Kumar
Clinical Biography
Dr. Nihit Kumar, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry. He specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry, seeing patients at the UAMS Child Study Center and at STRIVE, PRI’s school-based mental health program. He also sees adolescent patients with substance abuse/addiction issues as well as adult patients with opioid use disorder at PRI’s Center for Addiction Services and Treatment.
Dr. Kumar's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Psychiatry
- Assistant Professor
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Kumar
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Kumar's Areas of Expertise

Behavioral Health
Behavioral health care at UAMS Health includes a wide range of outpatient and inpatient services.
Locations Where Dr. Kumar Practices

Center for Addiction Services and Treatment (CAST) , Primary Location
4224 Shuffield Drive
Psychiatric Research Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-526-8400
New and Returning Patients

Child Study Center Outpatient Therapy Clinic
1210 Wolfe St.
Center for Safe and Healthy Children
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-364-5150
New and Returning Patients