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  4. About the Department of Pediatrics
  5. Leadership

Leadership

Chair

William J. Steinbach, M.D.
William J. Steinbach, M.D.
Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Pediatrician in Chief, Arkansas Children's
Associate Dean for Child Health
Robert H. Fiser, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair in Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio

Vice-Chairs

Steve M. Schexnayder, M.D.
Steve M. Schexnayder, M.D.
Executive Vice-Chair of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Kelly A. Curran, M.D.
Kelly A. Curran, M.D., MA
Vice Chair of Education, Residents and Medical Students
Chief of Adolescent Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Jill J. Fussell, M.D.
Vice Chair of Education, Fellowships
Betty A. Lowe, M.D. Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Education
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Josh Kennedy, MD Associate Vice Chair of Basic and Translational Science Research and Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Josh L. Kennedy, M.D.
Associate Vice Chair of Basic and Translational Science Research
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Renee A. Bornemeier, M.D.
Renee A. Bornemeier, M.D.
Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Eduardo R. Ochoa Jr., M.D.
Eduardo R. Ochoa Jr., M.D.
Vice Chair of Partnerships and Child Health Advancement
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Brian M. Varisco, M.D.
Brian M. Varisco, M.D.
Vice Chair of Research
Director of Laboratory Research
Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care Medicine
Website: Clinical bio
Prateek Wali, M.D. Vice Chair of Clinical Strategy
Prateek Wali, M.D.
Vice Chair of Clinical Strategy
Professor of Pediatrics
Matt S. Kelly, MD
Matthew S. Kelly, MD, MPH
Chief of Infectious Diseases
Horace C. Cabe Distinguished Chair in Infectious Diseases
Associate Vice Chair of Research

Section Chiefs

Paul M. Seib, M.D.
Paul M. Seib, M.D.
Chief of Pediatric Cardiology
David and Stephanie Clark Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Murray Liza, M.D.
Liza C. Murray, M.D.
Chief, Child Abuse Pediatrics
Program Director, Child Abuse Fellowship
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Feliciano Pele Yu, M.D.
Feliciano “Pele” B. Yu, M.D.
Chief of Clinical Informatics
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief Medical Information Officer, Arkansas Children's Hospital
Website: Clinical Bio
Chenia Eubanks, M.D.
Chenia Y. Eubanks, M.D., MPH
Chief of Community Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Dr. Ronald C. Sanders Jr.
Ronald C. Sanders, M.D.
Chief of Critical Care Medicine
Morris and Hettie Oakley Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Medical Director, Respiratory Care Services
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Maya L. Lopez, M.D.
Maya L. Lopez, M.D.
Chief of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Harvey and Bernice Jones Endowed Chair in Developmental Pediatrics
Associate Program Director, Developmental-Behavioral Fellowship
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
David M. Spiro, M.D., M.P.H.
Chief of Emergency Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Log A Load For Kids of Arkansas Endowed Chair in Pediatric Emergency Medicine/Trauma
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Jon D. Oden, M.D.
Jon D. Oden, M.D.
Chief of Endocrinology
James H. Hamlin II Endowed Chair in Pediatric Endocrinology
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Jennifer L. Dotson, MD
Jennifer L. Dotson, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Section Chief of Gastroenterology
Website: Clinical Bio
Sowmya N. Patil, M.D.
Sowmya N. Patil, M.D.
Chief of General Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Elizabeth Sellars, M.D.
Elizabeth A. Sellars, M.D.
Chief of Genetics
Committee for the Future Endowed Chair in Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
David L. Becton, M.D.
David L. Becton, M.D.
Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Lawrence H. Schmieding Chair in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Clinical Bio
Ashley S. Ross, M.D.
Ashley Ross, M.D.
Chief of Neonatology
Walmart Endowed Chair in Neonatology
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Richard T. Blaszak, M.D.
Richard T. Blaszak, M.D.
Chief of Nephrology
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Kelly A. Curran, M.D.
Kelly A. Curran, M.D., MA
Vice Chair of Education, Residents and Medical Students
Chief of Adolescent Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Laura J. Hobart-Porter, D.O.
Laura Hobart-Porter, D.O.
Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Jennifer S. Guimbellot, M.D., Ph.D.
Jennifer S. Guimbellot, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
James H. Hamlen II Endowed Chair in Pediatric Pulmonology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Erin Willis, M.D.
V. Erin Willis, M.D.
Chief of Child Neurology
John H. Bornhofen, M.D. Endowed Chair in Child Neurology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio

Residency Program Director

Oriaku A Kas-Osoka, MD, MEd
Pediatric Residency Program Director
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio

Residency Leadership and Staff

April Clawson, M.D.
April G. Clawson, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Paul Drake, M.D.
Paul J. Drake, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Rachel Millner, M.D.
Rachel O. Millner, M.D.
Interim Section Chief
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Leigh Austin
Leigh B. Austin
Pediatric Residency Program Manager
Allison Huckey
Allison Huckey
Administrative Coordinator
Lori Miloni, Residency Program Office Manager
Lori Miloni
Residency Program Office Manager
Malinda Scott, CMA, C-TAGME
Malinda Scott, CMA, C-TAGME
GME Program Coordinator

Chief Residents

2024-2025

Venkatasai
Venkatasai “Sunny” Devarapalli, D.O.
Katie Stahler, M.D.
Brent Winemiller, D.O.
Brent Winemiller, D.O.
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