Virginia E. Willis, M.D. Child Neurologist

Clinical Biography

Dr. V. Erin Willis is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Neurology for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Willis graduated from the University of Central Arkansas and then attended The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to obtain her medical degree. She completed her Child Neurology residency at UAMS and was chief resident during her final year of training. She went on to complete a fellowship in neurophysiology. She is board certified with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology as well as Epilepsy. She is also boarded as a diplomate with The American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology. Her professional memberships include the American Academy of Neurology, Child Neurology Society, American Epilepsy Society and the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.

Dr. Willis’ clinical and research interest include epilepsy as well as pediatric demyelinating disorders. She is one of five pediatric epileptologist at UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital with active involvement in the Level 4 Epilepsy Center within the Neuroscience Center. She is also the Director of the Pediatric Demyelinating Clinic at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and certified as a Multiple Sclerosis Partner in Care by the National MS Society. In addition to her clinical interests, Dr. Willis is also highly involved in resident education and is the Child Neurology Residency Program Director.