Sabina M. Siddiqui

Sabina M. Siddiqui, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery — Division of Pediatric General Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), with a primary clinical practice at Arkansas Children’s Northwest in Springdale, AR. She is a board-certified pediatric surgeon with specialized training in pediatric critical care and surgical innovation.

Her education includes:

• Undergraduate: George Washington University, magna cum laude, Biology and Communication
• Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
• Residency: General Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville
• Fellowships: Medical Innovation, Pediatric Critical Care, and Pediatric Surgery at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Dr. Siddiqui's research and clinical interests center on pediatric surgical care, particularly critical care interventions like ECMO, management of congenital anomalies such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia and tracheoesophageal fistula, and the advancement of minimally invasive and innovative surgical techniques. She is deeply committed to improving access to pediatric surgical care globally, acting as a global health advocate and surgeon.

She is actively involved in national surgical organizations and contributes to medical education through leadership roles, including chairing the Education Committee for the Global Initiatives for Children’s Surgery. Her work reflects a strong integration of clinical excellence, innovation, and global outreach in pediatric surgery.

Professional affiliations include:

• American College of Surgeons
• American Pediatric Surgical Association
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Society of Critical Care Medicine

Dr. Siddiqui is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Pediatric Surgery. She accepts new patients by referral and continues to provide direct clinical care to children and adolescents.