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Our ERs are staffed 24/7 with doctors, nurses and staff who know kids best – all trained to deliver right-sized care for your child in a safe environment.
Arkansas Children's provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties for 2022-2023.
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Rupal T. Bhakta, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Cardiology and Critical Care in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Dr. Bhakta received her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She completed her internship and residency in Pediatrics from Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Her fellowship in critical care was completed at Children’s National Medical Center/The George Washington University in Washington, DC, followed by a year of cardiac critical care training at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Bhakta joined as faculty in August 2014 and will be concurrently pursuing a Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. She is board certified in pediatrics and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society for Critical Care Medicine. Her clinical interests include pediatric cardiac critical care, medical education, and international health.
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The Continuity Clinic is an extension of the General Pediatric Center providing diagnosis, treatment and/or follow-up of children with general health problems.
The HLA (Tissue Typing) laboratory supports the clinical solid organ transplantation programs for the state of Arkansas.
Our primary care clinics provide services such as well-child visits (annual check-ups and child development milestones), immunizations, newborn care, common pediatric illnesses (sick visits), behavioral visits, and sports and school physicals. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
Every day at Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute, we strive for excellence, and our outcomes prove it. Under the direction of nationally renowned pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Brian Reemtsen, the Heart Institute achieved a remarkable 100% surgical survival rate last year, including transplants.
Families across the nation are looking for guidance on what they should and shouldn’t do during the baby formula shortage. Dr. Steve Schexnayder, pediatric critical care and emergency medicine specialist, has some helpful tips for families navigating this frustrating challenge.
Every day at Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute, we strive for excellence, and our outcomes prove it. Our pediatric specialists combine world-class expertise with state-of-the-art technology to care for our most important patient: your child.
Dr. Jessica Snowden answers questions parents and caregivers might have about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Harrison Cobb, pediatric cardiologist at ACNW, answers questions about children's heart health.
Starting a heart-healthy routine with your child while they are young creates building blocks for a hearty future.
Congenital heart defects are the most common of all birth defects, occurring at a rate of approximately eight cases per 1,000 live births.
Arkansas Children's offers key steps to making sure your child is up to date on their vaccinations before returning to school.
Every 4 ½ minutes a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. Simply put – it doesn’t have to be that common. That’s why Arkansas Children’s is joining with leading prenatal health experts this month to increase awareness of five critical tips to prepare and maintain a healthy pregnancy and reduce the chance of birth defects.
Watch this informative video to help answer questions about what to expect during your pre-operative visit.