Cardiology and Heart Surgery
Arkansas Children’s HEART INSTITUTE is a 24/7 state-of-the-art facility with eight in-house pediatric cardiac intensivists. The team diagnoses and treats congenital heart diseases and conditions in infants, children, adolescents and adults.
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Chief Mental and Behavioral Health Officer
“I am extremely proud and humbled to lead an incredibly talented multidisciplinary behavioral team. The team makes a difference in the lives of the children and families they work with every day, whether through small gestures that impact their mental well-being or a lifesaving effort. The team always works with compassion, dedication and respect. It is a true pleasure to be part of such an amazing, caring team of professionals.”
Jason Williams, Psy.D., M.S. Ed
- Senior vice president, chief mental and behavioral health officer at Arkansas Children’s
- Belinda H. and Robert L. Shults Endowed Chair in Child Behavioral Health
- Professor of psychology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
BY THE
Numbers
“By the Numbers” data for CY23, in line with the latest USNWR Survey, unless otherwise noted.
Awards and Achievements
Ranked No. 23, highest-ever ranking, by U.S. News & World Report (2024-25)
Top 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs
Ranked No. 1 in survival and prevention of complications after certain complex heart procedures (USNWR)
Certified 185 schools in Arkansas with Project ADAM’s “heart-safe school” standard. The program has been credited with saving two students’ lives since 2023.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Thomas H. Best, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Lindsay Arthur, M.D
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Sylvia Angtuaco, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Michael Angtuaco, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Murad Almasri, M.D.
Clinical Leadership
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Megan Childress, M.D.
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Little Rock
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Destiny Chau, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Renee A. Bornemeier, M.D
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Little Rock, Springdale, Jonesboro
Cardiology
Tanmay Bhamare, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Rupal Bhakta, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Amy Dossey, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Stephen Dalby, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Josh Daily, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Tyler Cunningham, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Harrison Cobb, M.D.
Arkansas Children’s Becomes First Pediatric CVICU to Install AngelEye IRIS Cameras
Arkansas Children’s Hospital became the first hospital in the United States to install the AngelEye IRIS technology in its CVICU, giving parents 24/7 livestream access to their child, medical education and one-way patient updates.
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One of the First to Use Remote Cardiac Imaging
Remote cardiac imaging is revolutionizing cardiology care and will extend throughout the Arkansas Children’s Health System and in future partnerships.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology, Hospitalist
Cristyn Nicole Branstetter, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
General Pediatrics, Hematology / Oncology
Kevin J. Bielamowicz, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology
David L. Becton, M.D.
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Little Rock
Emergency Medicine, Hematology / Oncology
Lauren Elizabeth Appell, M.D
Little Rock, Springdale
General Pediatrics, Hematology / Oncology
Tucker S. Blackledge, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology
Michael William Bishop, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology, Hospitalist
Cristyn Nicole Branstetter, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
General Pediatrics, Hematology / Oncology
Tucker S. Blackledge, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology
Michael William Bishop, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology,
Jason Eli Farrar, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
General Pediatrics, Hematology / Oncology
David P. Douglass, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology
Shelley Elaine Crary, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology,
Arunkumar J. Modi, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Emergency Medicine, Hematology / Oncology
Joana M. Mack, M.D.
Little Rock
Hematology / Oncology
Medhavi Honhar, M.D.
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100
Five-year cancer survival rate for patients 18 months or older at diagnosis with Stage L1 or COG stages I-II Neuroblastoma
100
Five-year cancer survival rate for patients (ages 2 to 9 at diagnosis) with acute lymphocytic leukemia
95
Brain tumors/central nervous system surgeries in the last year
58
Cardiovascular Surgery Service Chief
“I am proud to lead an elite team of doctors, nurses and support staff whose teamwork and patient-first culture has resulted in the best outcomes in the country.”
Brian Reemtsen, M.D.
- Pediatric cardiovascular surgeon and chief of cardiovascular surgery at Arkansas Children’s - Professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Cardiology Service Chief
“I am so very proud to lead our cardiology team. I have never worked with a group of people so dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care while utilizing cutting-edge technology and maintaining a human touch and connection with our patients and families. Everyone goes above and beyond to deliver care, love and hope to our families, many of whom have been our patients from before birth to adulthood. Our teamwork is exemplary at all levels of care, and our commitment to doing the best for every family is truly inspiring.”
Paul Seib, M.D.
- Pediatric cardiologist and chief of cardiology at Arkansas Children’s - David and Stephanie Clark Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology - Professor of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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Little Rock
Cardiology
Scott W. Gatlin, M.D.
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Little Rock
Cardiology
Xiomara Garcia, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Eudice E. Fontenot, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Daniel Fiedorek, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Brian Eble, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Ben Ittleman, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Kevin Hinkle, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Lindsey Haack, M.D.
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Little Rock
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Jorge Guerrero, M.D.
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Little Rock
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Lawrence Greiten, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Michele Moss, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Shae Merves, M.D.
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Jonesboro, Little Rock
Cardiology
Sam Lee, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Kenneth R. Knecht, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Krittika Joshi, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Konrad Rajab, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Amna Qasim, M.D.
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Little Rock
Cardiology
Parthak Prodhan, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Jeffrey Orcutt, Jr., M.D.
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Little Rock
Cardiology
Bridget Norton, M.D.
“I am extremely proud and humbled to lead an incredibly talented multidisciplinary behavioral team. The team makes a difference in the lives of the children and families they work with every day, whether through small gestures that impact their mental well-being or a lifesaving effort. The team always works with compassion, dedication and respect. It is a true pleasure to be part of such an amazing, caring team of professionals.”
Jason Williams, Psy.D., M.S. Ed
- Senior vice president, chief mental and behavioral health officer at Arkansas Children’s
- Belinda H. and Robert L. Shults Endowed Chair in Child Behavioral Health
- Professor of psychology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Chief Mental and Behavioral Health Officer
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Little Rock
Psychiatry
Kiley Alyssa Jones, M.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Tiffany Atkins Howell, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Trenesha Lynette Hill, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Glenn R. Mesman, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Kimberly Marie Macferran, M.D.
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Little Rock
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Maya L. Lopez, M.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Glenn R. Mesman, Ph.D.
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Springdale, Little Rock
Psychology
Mina Nguyen-Driver, Psy.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Children at Risk Services
Liza C. Murray, M.D.
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Little Rock
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Angela Lea Scott, M.D., Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychiatry
Veronica M. Raney, M.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Elizabeth A. Pulliam, Psy.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Psychology
Chayla Slaton, Ph.D.
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Springdale, Little Rock
Psychology
Amy Danielle Seay, Ph.D.
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Springdale, Little Rock
Psychology
Mary Ann Scott, Ph.D
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Little Rock
Psychology
Elissa Dougherty Wilburn, Ph.D.
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Springdale, Little Rock
Psychology
Mara E. Whiteside, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Brandi N. Whitaker, Ph.D
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Paul Seib, M.D.
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Springdale, Little Rock
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Michael Schmitz, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Emily Sanders, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Markus S. Renno, M.D.
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Little Rock
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Brian Reemtsen, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Dala Zakaria, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Ahmed Zaghw, M.D.
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Little Rock
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Bryan Watkins, M.D.
100%
Transplant survival rate (90-day and one-year metrics)
190+
Catheter ablation procedures
230+
Cardiac surgical procedures (neonates and adults, from July 2022-June 2023)
37
Neonatal cardiac operations (July 2022-June 2023)
Beacon Gold-Level Designated CVICU
Ranked No. 1 in survival and prevention of complications after certain complex heart procedures (USNWR)
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Little Rock
Cardiology
Parthak Prodhan, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Jeffrey Orcutt, Jr., M.D.
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Little Rock
Cardiology
Bridget Norton, M.D.
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Little Rock
Cardiology
Bridget Norton, M.D.
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Little Rock
Cardiology
Parthak Prodhan, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Jeffrey Orcutt, Jr., M.D.
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Little Rock
Cardiology
Bridget Norton, M.D.
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Little Rock
Cardiology
Parthak Prodhan, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Cardiology
Jeffrey Orcutt, Jr., M.D.
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Little Rock
Cardiology
Bridget Norton, M.D.
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