Gresham Richter

Gresham Richter, MD, is a Professor, Vice Chair, and Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. He holds prestigious endowed chairs in pediatric otolaryngology and facial plastics, and has been recognized as one of Best Doctors in America for five consecutive years.

• Education:
• University of Colorado (Undergraduate and Medical Degrees)
• UAMS (Residency)
• Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology)

Dr. Richter specializes in pediatric otolaryngology, vascular anomalies, and head and neck tumors. His research focuses on genetic and molecular targeting of vascular malformations using high-throughput sequencing technologies, with collaborations spanning bioinformatics and genomic research. He founded the Arkansas Vascular Biology Program and leads multidisciplinary efforts in vascular lesion therapies.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• Hamlen and Siebert Endowed Chair in Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Benjamin and Milton Waner Endowed Chair (Past Chair)
• Best Doctors in America (5 consecutive years)
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)

Dr. Richter serves as Director of the Vascular Anomalies Clinic and Research Center at Arkansas Children’s, President of the Child’s Health Organization, and CEO of GDT Innovations. His clinical practice is evenly split between general pediatric otolaryngology and vascular anomalies, with over 100 publications, 2 textbooks, and 30 book chapters to his name.