Matthew H. Merves

Matthew H. Merves, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), specializing in Neonatology. He joined UAMS in 2020 after six years on faculty at Emory University. His clinical practice focuses on critically-ill newborns at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the UAMS Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. He is committed to advancing fellowship education and healthcare outreach, leveraging technology and adult learning theory to enhance education and expand remote clinical care both domestically and internationally.

Academic Background: Dr. Merves completed his medical degree at Wright State University’s Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health Professions. He trained at Johns Hopkins University Hospital for residency and internship, followed by fellowships at the University of Colorado and University of Florida at Gainesville. He holds certifications in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and General Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics.

He practices primarily at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (1 Children’s Way, Little Rock) and the UAMS Medical Center (4301 W. Markham St., Little Rock). He is accepting new patients and serves children and adolescents, communicating in English.