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Arkansas Children's provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties for 2024-2025.
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Arkansas Children's provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties for 2024-2025.
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Scientific discoveries lead us to new and better ways to care for children.
Learn How We Transform Discovery to Care
Scientific discoveries lead us to new and better ways to care for children.
Learn How We Transform Discovery to Care
Scientific discoveries lead us to new and better ways to care for children.
Learn How We Transform Discovery to Care
Scientific discoveries lead us to new and better ways to care for children.
Learn How We Transform Discovery to Care
Scientific discoveries lead us to new and better ways to care for children.
Learn How We Transform Discovery to Care
Scientific discoveries lead us to new and better ways to care for children.
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Pediatrics CertifiedKenneth Knecht, MDGeneral information:
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Specialty care appointments: 501-364-4000
Kenneth Knecht, MD, is an assistant professor of pediatrics in the pediatric cardiology section of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), practicing at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Dr. Knecht received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. After a one-year transitional internship at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA, he began active duty in the U.S. Navy, initially practicing general medicine for two years stationed at Mississippi's gulf coast. After completing his pediatric residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA, he practiced general pediatrics for three years at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, and Great Lakes, IL. He then returned to the University of Tennessee to complete a fellowship in pediatric cardiology.
Dr. Knecht joined UAMS in July 2009. His interests include heart transplantation, cardiomyopathies, and translational research. He has presented research findings at regional, national and international scientific meetings. He won two awards as a young investigator during training and has mentored winners of similar awards since joining UAMS. He is also active in the non-invasive imaging lab and regional clinics throughout the state. Additionally, he is the Medical Director of Ambulatory Care for Arkansas Children's Hospital.
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The Electrophysiology Program offers specialized care for children who may have heart rhythm problems, such as arrhythmias, or children with pacemakers or other implantable devices.
The cardiology clinic at Arkansas Children's helps diagnose unknown pediatric heart conditions with: holter monitoring, transtelephonic ECG recording, 2- and 3-dimensional echocardiography and exercise stress testing.
The Arkansas Children's Adult Congenital Heart Disease program provides assists in the transition of patients from pediatric CHD programs to ensure there is no lapse in care.
The Heart Station offers state-of-the-art noninvasive cardiac diagnostic studies. Our cardiac evaluation includes cardiac rhythm assessment, echocardiography, and cardiac stress testing.
Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adam's Memory) is a national, non-profit organization committed to saving lives through advocacy, education, preparedness and collaboration to prevent sudden cardiac death.
Interventional cardiologists diagnose and treat pediatric heart conditions in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Fetal conditions, including cardiac arrhythmias, fetal hydrops, abnormal karyotype and other abnormalities, may warrant a fetal echocardiogram test at Arkansas Children's.
The HLA (Tissue Typing) laboratory supports the clinical solid organ transplantation programs for the state of Arkansas.
Learn how Arkansas Children's Northwest introduced remote cardiac imaging to make essential services more accessible in rural areas.
Learn about Arkansas Children's Hospital becoming the first hospital in the United States to install the AngelEye Iris cameras in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
Cardiologists Sam Lee, M.D., brings advanced pediatric cardiology to Jonesboro, enhancing care at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Jonesboro Clinic since 2019. His team offers vital services, ensuring quality care for young hearts.
Discover how Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute achieves surgical survival rates and leadership in pediatric heart care have led to national recognition.
Discover how Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute leads in pediatric heart care with cutting-edge technology and an exceptional surgical survival rate.
Discover how to set your child on the path to a healthy heart with expert tips on nutrition, exercise and sleep from Sam Lee, M.D. Start building a hearty future today!
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