Ashley S. Ross III

Ashley S. Ross III, M.D., is a Professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics — Division of Neonatology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. He holds the Walmart Endowed Chair in Neonatology and serves as Section Chief of Neonatology at UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). With tenure since 2012, Dr. Ross has held leadership roles including Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Director (2008–2015) and has been recognized for clinical excellence and education. His expertise spans neonatal care, medical ethics, and pediatric critical care.

• Education:
• MD: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (2000)
• Pediatric Residency: Wake Forest University Medical School (2003)
• Neonatology Fellowship: UAMS/ACH (2006)

His research and clinical focus includes neonatal-perinatal medicine, with contributions to medical ethics and residency education. Dr. Ross practices at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and UAMS Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Awards:

• Residency Educator of the Year (2011)
• Chris Hackler Award for Excellence in Medical Ethics (2013)
• Ruth Olive Beale Award (2019)
• UAMS Physician of the Year (2020)

Leadership & Roles:

• Section Chief of Neonatology (UAMS/ACH)
• Former Fellowship Director (2008–2015)
• Endowed Chair since appointment