Jeffrey W. Orcutt Jr.

Jeffrey W. Orcutt Jr., M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics — Division of Cardiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), with a primary clinical appointment at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He specializes in pediatric cardiology, particularly arrhythmia disorders in children and adults with congenital heart disease. Dr. Orcutt is the Director of the Arrhythmia and Pacing Program at Arkansas Children’s and performs invasive procedures such as cardiac ablation and pacemaker implantation.

His research focuses on improving pediatric arrhythmia care, with published work on disparities in AED training and CPR utilization in public schools, combined catheterization-electrophysiology procedures, genetic causes of arrhythmias, and digoxin toxicity in children. His work spans clinical electrophysiology, public health, and pharmacology.

The trends in his recent publications reflect a strong commitment to clinical safety, equity in emergency cardiac care, and the integration of interventional and electrophysiological techniques in pediatric cardiology. His research bridges laboratory findings with real-world implementation, particularly in underserved settings.

Dr. Orcutt is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology. He is a member of several professional organizations, including:

• Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society
• Heart Rhythm Society
• American Academy of Pediatrics

He has advised or collaborated on multiple clinical studies and has contributed to advancing care in pediatric electrophysiology. While no formal grant information is provided, his research output indicates active involvement in funded or institutionally supported projects. Dr. Orcutt previously served on the faculty at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, where he directed the Pediatric Electrophysiology program at OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois before joining UAMS in 2022.

He is actively involved in clinical care, academic teaching, and research, and leads a specialized program in arrhythmia and pacing. No dedicated lab or research team is mentioned, but his leadership role suggests oversight of a clinical and research team within the Arrhythmia and Pacing Program.