Robert D. Pesek

Robert D. Pesek, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and a key faculty member at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. He serves as the Medical Director for the allergy, severe asthma, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders clinics, where he provides specialized care for children and adolescents.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas
• Medical Degree, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
• Pediatric Residency, Arkansas Children’s Hospital
• Fellowship in Allergy/Immunology, University of South Florida, Tampa

Dr. Pesek's research and clinical expertise focus on pediatric allergic and immunologic conditions, particularly asthma, food allergies, and eosinophilic esophagitis. His work bridges clinical care and academic medicine, aiming to improve outcomes for children with complex immune-mediated disorders.

He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Arkansas Medical Society.

Dr. Pesek has been a faculty member at Arkansas Children’s Hospital since 2011. While no specific publications or funded research projects are listed, his leadership in clinical programs suggests active involvement in patient-centered research and medical education.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
• Arkansas Medical Society

He practices primarily at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock and also sees patients at Arkansas Children’s Northwest in Springdale. Dr. Pesek accepts new pediatric patients and offers services including allergy testing, oral food challenges, allergen immunotherapy, and management of immune deficiencies.