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
Very pleased with Dr Palys and resident
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Mar 19, 2025Comment
Everything went well
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Feb 28, 2025Comment
Dr. Palys and nurses were all exceptional. Unlike other clinics I have visited, they did not seem to be in a hurry to finish with me and to move on to the next patient. VERY impressed!
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Feb 21, 2025Comment
I felt It was a very positive doctors visit from the info that was given so we could understand it.
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Feb 13, 2025Comment
It took 4 month to get an appt. The Doctor spent about 10 mins.with me.
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Feb 13, 2025Comment
All seemed fine
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Dec 14, 2024Comment
Dr Palys's kindness and concern come through with every encounter. After holidays he advised me to RTC for plan to help me deal with Chris pain.
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Dec 07, 2024Comment
Good
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Nov 11, 2024Comment
Good
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Oct 16, 2024Comment
He's an incredible doctor and I would definitely recommend him to anyone. I graciously appreciate his assistance and his nurses' assistance and I'd like to say thank you to UAMS for all their help. Thank you.
Date
Aug 29, 2024