Viktoras Palys, M.D. Neurosurgeon
Primary Appointment Location
Neurosurgery Clinic
501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5270
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Neurosurgery
- Spine Care
- Pain Management
- Epilepsy Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes (Referral Required)
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English

About Dr. Palys
Clinical Biography
Viktoras Palys, M.D., received his medical degree cum laude from Kaunas Medical University, Lithuania, followed by general surgery residency training at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas. Later, Dr. Palys completed his general surgery internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Metropolitan Group Hospitals, and neurosurgery residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond. He also obtained additional functional and stereotactic neurosurgery training at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST)-accredited fellowship, directed by Dr. Prof. Kathryn L. Holloway.
Dr. Palys’ main clinical and academic interests include neurosurgical treatment for epilepsy, movement disorders, pain disorders and certain psychiatric disorders through a combination of traditional evidence-based neurosurgical techniques and Gamma Knife radiosurgery along with the newest technologies, such as laser tissue ablation, responsive neurostimulation (Neuropace), vagal nerve stimulation (VNS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS), utilizing the robotic approaches.
Dr. Palys' Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Neurosurgery
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Residency
- VCU Medical Center
Neurosurgery - Internship
- University of Illinois — Metropolitan Group Hospitals
General Surgery - Medical School
- Kaunas University of Medicine
Associations
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
- Catholic Medical Association
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- Illinois State Medical Society
- Medical Society of Virginia
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Palys
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Palys
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Palys' Areas of Expertise

Neurosurgery
Our neurosurgeons perform research, multiple clinical trials and are the leaders for simple and complex surgeries not available at other centers in Arkansas.

Spine Care (Part of Orthopaedics)
UAMS Health offers a complete range of services for the treatment of spinal conditions, no matter the cause.

Pain Management
The pain management specialists at UAMS Health offer the latest treatments and technologies for managing pain.

Epilepsy Care (Part of Neurosurgery)
The Arkansas Epilepsy Center at UAMS Health is one of only two comprehensive level 4 epilepsy centers in the state of Arkansas certified by the NAEC.
Locations Where Dr. Palys Practices

Neurosurgery Clinic , Primary Location
501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5270
New and Returning Patients

Epilepsy Clinic
501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5838
New and Returning Patients
Comment
I was brought in back my weight was taken. Then I was placed in a room for 3 hours. No nurse nor doctor ever came in. I finally got up and left. Found the head nurse reported the staff. She guaranteed the dr would do a video call in the afternoon which he never did. I would not recommend this staff for a dog period
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Jun 25, 2024Comment
I waited four hours for my video appointment only to be told at 5 o'clock that the appointment was canceled and the girl who called me would not reschedule and nobody has called me yet to reschedule very disappointed
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Jun 20, 2024Comment
First time patient... first available appointment was 3 months out!
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Jun 10, 2024Comment
I am grateful for my care(surgery).
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May 14, 2024Comment
Thank you so much! TEN STARS of excellent care.
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Apr 16, 2024Comment
Dr. Palys is an amazing doctor! He always goes above and beyond to make his patients feel heard, important, and comforted. He is very friendly and always has a positive attitude. He is a talented surgeon and I would definitely have future surgeries with him if needed.
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Mar 05, 2024Comment
The staff is excellent. They got my appointment for the hospital quickly, the surgeons, doctors, and nurses helped make me feel more comfortable with my care.
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Feb 06, 2024Comment
I like how Dr. Palys talks to me in ways that I understand. Dr. Palys is a very understanding doctor and he definitely cares about his patients well after the surgery is over and you're released from his care. He actually will call a year later just to make sure that you are still doing well. I highly recommend Dr. Palys to anyone who needs a neurosurgeon! Thank You Dr. Palys for what you have done for me. [PATIENT NAME]
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Feb 06, 2024Comment
Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. Thank you so much.
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Feb 06, 2024