Leslie A. Stone

Dr. Leslie A. Stone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). He practices primary care at the Family Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR, serving adults, children, and adolescents. His clinical approach emphasizes team-based care models developed through prior experience in Arkansas and New York community health centers.

Dr. Stone holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the University of Central Arkansas, a medical degree from UAMS, and completed his Family Medicine residency at UAMS Northwest. He earned a Master’s in Public Health from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, complementing his international work in Honduras and Cuba on child malnutrition and community health.

His research centers on family medicine frameworks, primary care innovation, and medical education. Recent publications explore the philosophical foundations of family medicine, clinical approaches across diverse populations, and systemic healthcare challenges. His 2023-2024 Storylines of Family Medicine series comprehensively examines the specialty’s evolution, values, and future directions.