From the Department Chair
Welcome to the Department of Neurology at UAMS.
Diseases of the brain and nervous system can affect every aspect of life, including movement, memory, speech, independence, and identity. At UAMS Neurology, our mission is to provide expert, compassionate care for the whole person while advancing neurological science, education, and research across Arkansas and beyond.
Our department is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with neurological disorders through outstanding clinical care, innovative research, and the training of future neurologists. On this site, you will find information about our specialized clinical programs, cutting-edge research initiatives, and the faculty, residents, fellows, and staff who are committed to serving patients with complex neurological conditions.
From common neurological disorders to rare neurodegenerative diseases, our multidisciplinary teams offer comprehensive, patient-centered care using the latest diagnostic tools and treatment approaches. As Arkansas’s leading academic neurology center, we provide advanced inpatient and outpatient services while serving as a vital resource for the neurology workforce throughout the state and region.
We are proud to combine excellence in patient care, medical education, and scientific discovery. Whether caring for patients and families, training the next generation of neurologists, or developing new therapies through research and clinical trials, our work is guided by a single purpose:
To improve lives through excellence in care, learning, and discovery.
Thank you for visiting our website. We invite you to explore our programs, learn more about our services, and connect with us as we work together to build a healthier future for individuals and families affected by neurological disease.
Rohit Dhall, M.D., MSPH, CPE, FAAN, FANA
Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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UAMS Opens New Neurology Clinic in Doctors Building
By Linda Satter Clinic Focuses on Patients with Multiple Sclerosis, Headaches July 22, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK —The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of a new neurology clinic — this one focused on multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and headache patients — in the Doctors Building […]
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UAMS Neurologist Lee Archer, M.D., Honored for 40 Years of Care and Research
By Linda Satter May 21, 2026 | Veteran neurologist Lee Archer, M.D., was honored for his contributions over 40 years to neurological research, clinical care, and patient access to care in a ceremony at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) that also highlighted an endowed research fund established in his and his late wife’s […]
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UAMS Experts Discuss Complementary Therapies, Exercise, Research at Parkinson’s Symposium
By Linda Satter April 29, 2026 | While she’s open to Parkinson’s disease patients using dietary supplements alongside conventional medicine to ease their symptoms, neurologist Hillary Williams, M.D., a movement disorders specialist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), encourages patients and their caregivers to have “a little bit of healthy suspicion” about claims […]
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Tommy and Kathryn May Gift $200,000 to UAMS to Elevate Chair in Support of ALS Treatment, Research
By Andrew Vogler March 5, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $200,000 gift from J. Thomas “Tommy” May and Kathryn May to elevate the J. Thomas May Endowed Chair in Department of Neurology in the UAMS College of Medicine to a distinguished chair. Thomas May Endowed Distinguished […]
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