Sara E. Peeples

Sara E. Peeples, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), specializing in Neonatology. She practices primarily at UAMS Medical Center and Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Her clinical focus includes newborn and infant care, neonatal-perinatal medicine, hospice and palliative care, and general pediatrics.

Education and Training:

• Fellowship: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Residencies: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
• Internship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
• Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Research and Clinical Expertise: Dr. Peeples’ work centers on improving outcomes for neonates and infants, with involvement in the UAMS Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She advocates for family-centered care, as highlighted in a case study where parents donated books to the NICU after reading to their hospitalized child.

Certifications:

• American Board of Pediatrics — Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• American Board of Pediatrics — Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• American Board of Pediatrics — General Pediatrics

Labs/Teams: She contributes to the UAMS Medical Center’s NICU team, emphasizing interdisciplinary care for high-risk newborns.