Arkansas Children’s Hospital appointments, ER, doctors, parking and patient information
Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock is the flagship hospital of the Arkansas Children’s health system. The main hospital is at 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, AR 72202, with pediatric emergency, inpatient, surgical and specialty services supported by outpatient clinics across Arkansas.
This guide brings the practical information families usually have to search across separate hospital pages into one place: appointment numbers, emergency hours, pediatrician names, specialty teams, clinic schedules, parking, entrances, visitor rules, medical records, MyChart, billing, financial assistance and current patient-cost information.
Little Rock, AR 72202
Main hospital information line.
Central specialty-care appointment number.
Arkansas Children’s Pediatrics scheduling.
Open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Health Information Management / record requests.
Start here: which Arkansas Children’s service do you need?
The fastest route depends on whether your child needs routine primary care, specialty care, urgent evening care or emergency treatment.
How to make an appointment at Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Primary-care and specialty appointments use different scheduling numbers.
Use this number for Arkansas Children’s Pediatrics, routine child health, wellness care, common illnesses and eligible after-hours visits.
Use this number for pediatric specialties such as cardiology, neurology, orthopedics and other subspecialty clinics.
Appointment steps
Arkansas Children’s Hospital hours
The emergency department operates continuously, while outpatient clinics follow their own schedules.
| Service | Published hours | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| ACH Emergency Department | 24/7 | Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
| Arkansas Children’s Pediatrics | Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Primary care at 1617 W. 13th Street, Little Rock. |
| Primary-care video visits | Daily, 4:30-10:30 p.m. | Availability depends on clinical appropriateness and scheduling. |
| ACH After-Hours Clinic | Mon-Fri, 5-9 p.m. | Last scheduled appointment is 8:15 p.m. |
| ACH After-Hours Clinic | Sat-Sun, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | Last scheduled appointment is 7:15 p.m. |
| Walk-in Orthopedic Injury Clinic | Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | No appointment required. |
| Walk-in Orthopedic Injury Clinic | Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon | Located in Champions Pavilion. |
| Free valet | Mon-Fri, 6 a.m.-5 p.m. | No tips accepted. |
| Visitor parking shuttle | Mon-Fri, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. | Call 501-475-1344. |
Arkansas Children’s emergency room: hours, address and what to expect
Arkansas Children’s Hospital operates a pediatric-focused emergency department in Little Rock.
Little Rock, AR 72202
ER open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Little Rock emergency department is a Pediatric Level I Trauma Center and is equipped specifically for pediatric emergencies and trauma. Pediatric emergency physicians, pediatricians, nurses and other pediatric-trained staff support emergency care.
How children are prioritized in the ER
Emergency patients are not necessarily seen in arrival order. Children who are critically ill or badly injured are prioritized first. Ambulances and helicopters may also bring critically ill patients through separate emergency access, so the visible waiting room does not always reflect the department’s full workload.
Emergency room fees
Arkansas Children’s does not publish one fixed emergency-room price that applies to every child. An emergency visit can involve a facility charge plus the actual tests, imaging, medication, procedures, physician services and other care required.
Families who want cost information for a planned service should use Arkansas Children’s patient-estimate process or call 501-364-2500 / 1-800-280-1230. An emergency cannot reliably be priced in advance because the services required depend on the child’s condition.
After-Hours Clinic vs. Emergency Department
Families with non-life-threatening illnesses may have an alternative to the ER during evenings and weekends.
After-Hours Clinic
Address: ACH West Entrance, 901 S. Battery Street, Little Rock.
Phone: 501-364-1202
Mon-Fri: 5-9 p.m.
Sat-Sun: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins are also accepted. The service is intended for sick visits for Arkansas Children’s primary-care patients and participating partner-clinic patients.
Examples of After-Hours problems
- Fever
- Cough or congestion
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Dehydration
- Ear infection
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Pink eye
- Minor burns
- Sprains and minor sports injuries
Where is the After-Hours Clinic?
Park in the lot across from the West Entrance at 901 S. Battery Street. Enter for Level 2, follow the Pink Elevators and stop at the second-floor Visitor Management Desk for check-in instructions. The After-Hours Clinic is in the Neurosciences Clinic area.
Arkansas Children’s pediatricians and doctor availability
The hospital publishes provider names and practice locations, but it does not publish a dependable day-by-day timetable for every physician.
Arkansas Children’s Pediatrics currently lists the following physicians and advanced-practice providers associated with general pediatric care in Little Rock and, for some clinicians, additional Arkansas Children’s locations.
| Provider | Specialty | Published practice location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Alexander, MD | Adult Internal Medicine, General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Natalie Bishop, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Kyler Crary, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Jessica Cunningham, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Parker Davidson, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Joseph Elser, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock, Pine Bluff |
| Sade Francois, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock, Pine Bluff |
| Jay Frayre, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock, Springdale, Pine Bluff |
| Induja Gunasekaran, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Tamerra Hansberry, CNP | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Julie Holstead, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Trevor Kepler, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Crystal Little, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Emily Malone, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Sowmya Patil, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Becca Perin, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Cacee Raddle, CNP | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Pratheepa Ravikumar, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Laura Sisterhen, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Christopher Smith, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Ashley Troillett, CNP | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Nicole Turner, CNP | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Sheryl Davide-Ureta, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Shanda Vinson, CNP | General Pediatrics | Little Rock, Pine Bluff |
| Taylor Warden, MD | General Pediatrics | Little Rock |
| Emily Wilson, MD | General Pediatrics, NICU | Little Rock, Springdale |
General pediatrics clinic hours
The Arkansas Children’s Pediatrics clinic at 1617 W. 13th Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.. Video visits are published as available daily from 4:30-10:30 p.m.
Named Arkansas Children’s specialists
The following names come from current Arkansas Children’s specialty team pages and give families a practical overview of several major pediatric programs.
Cardiology and heart care
| Provider | Role / specialty | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Seib, MD | Cardiology; service chief | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Kenneth Knecht, MD | Cardiology; Cardiology Clinic medical director | Arkansas Children’s system |
| Michael Angtuaco, MD | Cardiology; interventional pediatric cardiology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Sylvia Angtuaco, MD | Cardiology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Thomas Best, MD | Cardiology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Eudice Fontenot, MD | Cardiology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Sam Lee, MD | Cardiology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Dala Zakaria, MD | Cardiology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Brian Reemtsen, MD | Cardiothoracic Surgery | Little Rock |
| Lawrence Greiten, MD | Cardiothoracic Surgery | Little Rock |
| T. Konrad Rajab, MD | Cardiothoracic Surgery | Little Rock |
Cardiology appointments: 501-364-4000. Cardiology office: 501-364-1479.
Neurology and neuroscience
| Provider | Specialty | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Kapil Arya, MD | Neurology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Tonya Balmakund, MD | Neurology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Sarah Cobb, MD | Neurology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Christopher Manbeck, MD | Neurology / Tourette care | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Gregory Albert, MD | Neurosurgery | Little Rock, Springdale |
Neuroscience scheduling/general specialty line: 501-364-4000.
Orthopedics and sports medicine
| Provider | Specialty | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Blasier, MD | Orthopedics | Little Rock, Springdale |
| John Bracey, Jr., MD | Orthopedics | Little Rock |
| David Bumpass, MD | Orthopedics | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Theresa Wyrick, MD | Orthopedics; Hand Clinic medical director | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Cord Sheehy, MD | Orthopedics, Sports Medicine | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Scott Schoenleber, MD | Orthopedics / limb reconstruction | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Brant Sachleben, MD | Orthopedics | Little Rock, Springdale |
Cancer and blood disorders
| Provider | Specialty | Published location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| David Becton, MD | Hematology / Oncology | Little Rock, Springdale, Jonesboro |
| Lauren Appell, MD | Hematology / Oncology, Emergency Medicine | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Kevin Bielamowicz, MD | Hematology / Oncology, General Pediatrics | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Michael Bishop, MD | Hematology / Oncology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Divyaswathi Citla Sridhar, MD | Hematology / Oncology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Shelley Crary, MD | Hematology / Oncology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| David Douglass, MD | Hematology / Oncology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Jason Farrar, MD | Hematology / Oncology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Medhavi Honhar, MD | Hematology / Oncology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Joana Mack, MD | Hematology / Oncology, Emergency Medicine | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Carolyn Suzanne Saccente, MD | Hematology / Oncology | Little Rock, Springdale |
| Andrew Tran, MD | Hematology / Oncology | Little Rock, Springdale |
Hematology/Oncology Clinic: 501-364-1849.
Radiology
Arkansas Children’s current radiology team includes Raghu Ramakrishnaiah, MD as service chief, along with physicians including Robert Buchmann, DO; Charles Glasier, MD; Charles James, MD; Scott Lile, MD; Katie Moore, MD; Kelli Schmitz, MD; Janice Murphy, MD; Markus Renno, MD; and Shae Merves, MD.
Rehabilitation and physical medicine
The rehabilitation program lists Laura Hobart-Porter, DO as service chief, with clinicians including Aimee Lambeth, DO; Vikki Stefans, MD; and Emma Kauffman, CNP. General rehabilitation appointment and referral questions can be directed to 501-364-1192.
Major pediatric services at Arkansas Children’s
Arkansas Children’s provides primary, subspecialty, surgical, emergency and diagnostic pediatric care.
Emergency & trauma
24/7 pediatric emergency services and Arkansas’s Pediatric Level I Trauma Center.
Cardiology
Congenital and acquired heart disease, cardiac imaging, catheterization, electrophysiology and surgery.
Neurology
Epilepsy, neuromuscular conditions, cerebral palsy, movement disorders and other neurological care.
Neurosurgery
Pediatric surgical management of brain, spine and related neurological conditions.
Orthopedics
Fractures, sports injuries, spine problems, limb conditions, hand care and pediatric orthopedic surgery.
Cancer & blood disorders
Pediatric oncology, hematology, sickle cell, bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy programs.
General surgery
Pediatric surgical care with inpatient and outpatient pathways.
ENT
Pediatric ear, nose and throat specialty services and surgery.
Gastroenterology
Pediatric digestive, liver, nutrition and related GI specialty services.
Urology
Pediatric urinary and genitourinary specialty evaluation and surgery.
Radiology & imaging
Pediatric radiology, advanced imaging and diagnostic support.
Rehabilitation
Physical medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other rehabilitation services.
Champions Pavilion
The newer 157,916-square-foot, three-floor Champions Pavilion on the Little Rock Golisano Campus provides outpatient specialty care and surgeries in areas including ENT, vascular anomalies, gastroenterology, urology, orthopedics, sports medicine and pediatric general surgery.
Champions Pavilion is at the corner of 10th Street and Children’s Way.
Appointment fees, ER fees and hospital costs
There is no single fixed fee for every Arkansas Children’s visit because charges depend on the service, insurance benefits and treatment provided.
Does Arkansas Children’s publish one pediatric consultation fee?
No universal “doctor consultation fee” applies to every patient. A primary-care visit, specialty consultation, emergency visit, imaging study, surgery or procedure can carry different charges.
How to get an estimate
Self-pay discounts
Arkansas Children’s states that uninsured/self-pay charges receive an automatic 10% self-pay adjustment. A further 10% prompt-pay adjustment may be available when requested and when the eligible balance is paid in full within the specified 30-day period.
Payment plans
Arkansas Children’s says payment arrangements are available for self-pay balances. Depending on the balance, terms can range from payments equal to approximately one-tenth of the balance through arrangements extending up to 60 months.
Insurance accepted at Arkansas Children’s
Arkansas Children’s participates with multiple managed-care networks, but individual plan products and referral rules can differ.
The hospital reports participation in Arkansas HMOs and in many PPO and Point-of-Service plans. Its current managed-care list includes plans such as Aetna and multiple Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield products, among others.
Because insurer participation can differ by exact policy, physician, referral requirement and service, confirm your child’s coverage with the insurance company before a scheduled visit.
For managed-care referral questions, Arkansas Children’s lists 501-364-1291 or 1-800-831-0538.
Financial assistance and help paying an Arkansas Children’s bill
The hospital has a formal assistance program for eligible families and provides financial counselors in registration and clinic areas.
Arkansas Children’s current financial assistance policy provides a 100% discount on eligible patient financial responsibility for medically necessary services when the household meets the policy’s eligibility requirements, including income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.
2026 income reference examples
| Household size | 2026 federal poverty amount | 250% FPL reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 | $39,900 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $54,100 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $68,300 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $82,500 |
These income figures are from Arkansas Children’s published limits effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Eligibility also depends on the hospital’s full financial-assistance policy and the type of service.
How to apply
- Request an application at an Arkansas Children’s registration area.
- Access the application through MyChart.
- Use the application provided with hospital billing materials.
- Submit the required household income verification.
- Ask a financial counselor for help if the form is difficult to complete.
Billing and financial assistance questions: 501-364-2500 or 1-800-280-1230.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital parking, entrances and valet
The Little Rock campus has undergone major entrance changes, so families should use the current entrance information rather than an old map or saved GPS pin.
Main hospital entrance
The new main entrance is most easily reached from Maryland Avenue. From I-630, drive south on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, turn right onto Maryland Avenue/9th Street and continue toward the main entrance.
Free valet parking
Arkansas Children’s currently provides free valet parking with no tips accepted, Monday-Friday from 6 a.m.-5 p.m. at:
- New main hospital entrance off Maryland Avenue
- Pink/West Entrance at 901 Battery Street
- Champions Pavilion at Children’s Way and West 10th Street
Visitor parking lots and shuttle
Free parking is available in designated visitor areas. Free shuttles serve visitor parking lots. Families can call 501-475-1344 for shuttle assistance during published operating hours of 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Campus parking lots
The official campus map identifies multiple hospital visitor parking areas, including Hospital Parking Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, along with the emergency entrance, main entrance, west entrance, Champions Pavilion, professional buildings, research facilities and Ronald McDonald House.
Visiting Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Visitor access is designed around family-centered pediatric care, but individual units can have stricter rules.
ID and visitor badges
Adult visitors are asked for identification when entering Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Information is used to create a visitor badge that links the visitor with the patient and helps staff direct families to the correct area.
The hospital notes that a person who does not have an ID can still have information manually entered for badge creation.
Parents and guardians
Arkansas Children’s encourages the parent or guardian of a minor patient to remain involved in the child’s care as much as possible. Overnight accommodation is available in appropriate settings to support parent presence.
Unit-specific visiting rules
NICU, PICU, CVICU, behavioral health and other specialized areas can apply additional restrictions because children in these units may have greater infection-control or safety needs.
One published example is Surgical Unit 3E, which lists general visiting hours of 9 a.m.-9 p.m.. Do not assume this schedule applies to every inpatient unit.
How to request medical records
Arkansas Children’s offers paper, mail/fax and secure electronic request options.
Call with questions about record requests or fees.
Used for completed release documentation where appropriate.
Mailing address
Arkansas Children’s
Consent for Release of Information
Medical Records Department, Slot 109
1 Children’s Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
Processing time
Arkansas Children’s states that its goal is to complete a medical-record request within approximately 7-10 business days.
Fees
The hospital states that an electronic fee applies to requests submitted through its secure third-party record-request portal, and additional fees may apply when paper records are mailed. Call 501-364-1152 for fee approval or clarification before submitting if cost is a concern.
Arkansas Children’s MyChart
MyChart is the main online patient-management system for families receiving care through Arkansas Children’s.
Appointments
Manage scheduled care and eligible appointment requests.
Test results
Access eligible laboratory and test results electronically.
Messages
Communicate electronically with participating members of the child’s care team.
Prescription requests
Request eligible prescription refills through the portal.
Parent/caregiver proxy access is available under Arkansas Children’s MyChart rules. The hospital states that proxy access expires when the patient turns 18 unless another appropriate access arrangement is established.
MyChart access questions can be directed to 501-364-1152 or MyChart@archildrens.org.
What to bring to an Arkansas Children’s appointment
For most outpatient visits
- Photo identification for the parent/caregiver
- Child’s current insurance card
- Referral information if required
- Medication list with dose and frequency
- Relevant outside records
- Recent test or imaging information if requested
For cardiology visits
Arkansas Children’s specifically asks families to bring a list of the patient’s medications including the medication name, dosage and how often it is taken. Families complete medical-history and insurance information during registration.
Arkansas Children’s locations beyond the Little Rock hospital
The health system serves families at several hospital and clinic locations across Arkansas.
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Children’s Hospital | 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, AR 72202 | 501-364-1100 |
| Arkansas Children’s Northwest | 2601 Gene George Blvd., Springdale, AR 72762 | 479-725-6800 |
| ACH Jonesboro Clinic | 520 Carson Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401 | 870-336-2175 |
| ACH West Little Rock Clinic | 16101 Cantrell Road, Suite 114, Little Rock, AR 72223 | 501-364-8957 |
| ACH Southwest Little Rock Clinic | 9015 Dailey Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209 | 501-364-6560 |
| ACH Pine Bluff Clinic | 1500 W. 42nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 | 870-556-7000 |
Arkansas Children’s phone directory
Save the number related to your specific task rather than calling the main switchboard for every request.
| Need | Phone | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| General information | 501-364-1100 | Main hospital information. |
| Emergency Department | 501-364-1185 | ACH pediatric ER. |
| Primary-care appointments | 501-364-1202 | Arkansas Children’s Pediatrics and after-hours resource line. |
| Specialty appointments | 501-364-4000 | Subspecialty scheduling. |
| Cardiology office | 501-364-1479 | Cardiology clinic office. |
| Hematology/Oncology | 501-364-1849 | Cancer and blood disorders clinic. |
| Rehabilitation | 501-364-1192 | Rehab/therapy referral and appointment questions. |
| Medical Records | 501-364-1152 | Records, release forms and MyChart-related access questions. |
| Patient Accounts / Billing | 501-364-2500 | Bills, estimates, payment questions and financial assistance. |
| Billing toll-free | 1-800-280-1230 | Financial counseling and patient-account help. |
| Patient & Family Representative | 501-364-1198 | Patient/family concern or grievance. |
| Parking shuttle | 501-475-1344 | Weekday visitor-parking shuttle assistance. |
| Managed-care referral line | 501-364-1291 | Insurance/referral questions. |
Arkansas Children’s Hospital map
The map below points to the main Little Rock hospital. The Emergency Department uses a separate W. 10th Street approach.
Before you leave home: practical family checklist
- Confirm the exact building. Little Rock has the main hospital, Champions Pavilion, Pediatrics building and other specialty spaces.
- Save your appointment number. Primary care is 501-364-1202; specialty care is 501-364-4000.
- Check whether the appointment needs a referral.
- Bring insurance and identification.
- Bring medication and outside-record information.
- Plan parking before arrival. Free valet is available at several entrances during weekday hours.
- Use the correct entrance. The ER, West Entrance and main entrance are not the same destination.
- Check current visitor rules for inpatient units.
- Ask for a cost estimate for scheduled care when price matters.
- Use MyChart to manage follow-up care and records.
Children’s Hospital Arkansas FAQs
Answers to common questions families search before going to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
1. Where is Arkansas Children’s Hospital located?
2. Is Arkansas Children’s Hospital emergency room open 24 hours?
3. How do I make an appointment at Arkansas Children’s?
4. What are Arkansas Children’s Pediatrics hours?
5. Does Arkansas Children’s have an after-hours clinic?
6. Is parking free at Arkansas Children’s Hospital?
7. How much does an Arkansas Children’s Hospital visit cost?
8. How do I get my child’s Arkansas Children’s medical records?
9. Does Arkansas Children’s offer financial assistance?
10. Can I choose a specific doctor at Arkansas Children’s?
Official sources used and verified
Operational and patient information in this guide was checked against Arkansas Children’s official hospital pages, provider directories, billing information and published campus/financial-assistance documents. Official links are provided for actions where families need the hospital’s live system.
- Arkansas Children’s official locations
- Official Emergency Department information
- Arkansas Children’s Pediatrics
- Official contact directory
- Visitor guidelines
- Current Little Rock campus entrance and parking information
- Billing and insurance
- Financial assistance and patient estimates
- Medical records
- Current doctor directory