Randolph P. Maddox

Randolph P. Maddox, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. He practices at UAMS Medical Center, the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center in Arkansas, where he also serves as Medical Director. Dr. Maddox has been a full-time faculty member since 2007, following prior years in private practice while maintaining a part-time clinical attending role at UAMS.

Education:

• Medical Degree: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (1991)
• Internship: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Residency: Emergency Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (1995)

Dr. Maddox's research and clinical expertise focus on emergency care, particularly the evaluation of missed injuries in trauma patients at Level 1 centers. He is deeply invested in emergency diagnostics, including interpretation of X-rays, EKGs, and physical findings. Additional interests include the medical-legal dimensions of emergency medicine, EMTALA compliance, difficult airway management, trauma in pregnancy, and the business aspects of emergency care. He has developed hospital-wide protocols for sepsis and pneumonia management, enhancing patient outcomes.

His work with residents has led to innovative educational modules in emergency medicine training, emphasizing diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making. Though specific publications are not listed in the text, his research profile indicates ongoing scholarly activity via PubMed-indexed works.

Scientific Awards:

• Robert A. Fisher Excellence in Teaching Award (2008)
• Robert A. Fisher Excellence in Teaching Award (2009)
• Robert A. Fisher Excellence in Teaching Award (2010)

Dr. Maddox has been actively involved in professional organizations, including the American College of Emergency Physicians, where he served as President of the Arkansas Chapter and remains on the Board of Directors. His leadership extends to governance roles such as Chief of Staff and Medical Director. While formal graduate students are not listed, he has mentored numerous residents through research projects and clinical training. He continues to contribute to emergency medicine education, administration, and clinical innovation at UAMS.

Dr. Maddox is affiliated with the UAMS Medical Center, located at 4301 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72205, and sees adult patients. He is fluent in English, and his clinical work supports the mission of Arkansas’s premier trauma and emergency care facility.