Laura J. Hobart-Porter

Laura J. Hobart-Porter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), affiliated with Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She specializes in pediatric physiatry, focusing on comprehensive care for children and adolescents with complex medical conditions. Dr. Hobart-Porter’s clinical practice emphasizes pediatric rehabilitation, neurodevelopmental disorders, and musculoskeletal health.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Saint Louis University
• Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (D.O.)
• Residency: Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UAMS
• Fellowship: Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Expertise & Clinical Focus: Her areas of expertise include pediatric care, rehabilitation medicine, and the management of neurodevelopmental and musculoskeletal disorders in children. She accepts new patients by referral and provides second opinions.

Practice Locations:

• Arkansas Children’s Hospital (Primary Location): 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202

Contact Information:

• Appointment Phone: 501-263-2644
• Primary Care: 501-222-4596