UAMS Acute Care Surgery

11/18/2025

Today’s General Surgery Grand Rounds was unlike any other. Instead of lectures and slides, we heard directly from former patients — brave individuals who returned not for care, but to share their stories of recovery, resilience, and gratitude.

They spoke about fear, hope, healing… and the team who stood with them through every step. Hearing their journeys reminded us why we do what we do.

We listened. We remembered.
And we were inspired all over again.

To our patients who came back to share their experiences — thank you. Your words fuel our purpose and reignite our passion for surgical care and recovery.

This is more than medicine.
This is human connection.
This is gratitude in action.

11/17/2025

Today , a powerful story took center stage. Surrounded by and crews, legislators, our Trauma Team, UAMS leadership, family, and friends, one survivor shared how a blood transfusion given in the field saved her life.

Because that blood was available on scene, made it to the hospital alive. Now, she’s using her second chance to advocate for statewide policy change—so every first responder has the ability to provide prehospital blood when minutes matter most.

We are honored to stand beside her and all our partners pushing for legislation that strengthens trauma care and saves lives before patients ever reach our doors.
Blood saves lives. Access saves even more.

11/11/2025

UAMS Acute Care Surgery thanks its veterans!

11/11/2025

The UAMS Division of Acute Care Surgery is proud of its veterans. Thank you for your service!

-Dr. Richard Betzold, US Air Force
-Dr. Kyle Kalkwarf, US Army
-Mrs. Stephanie Rohrer, US Army
-Mrs. Rachel Spaunhorst, US Army
-Dr. Joseph Margolick, recently commissioned in the US Army Reserve
-Dr. Ben Davis, US Navy
-Dr. Ron Robertson, Army National Guard

11/05/2025

Our community needs heroes like you!
Every drop counts when it comes to saving lives. Roll up your sleeve at our next blood drive and help support patients in need right here at home.
Together, we can keep our community strong.

10/31/2025

Why not have a on “A Surgeons Guide to Disasters, the Zombie Apocalypse, and Horror Movies” during ?Thank you to Dr. for keeping us laughing while learning about , how to fight and survive , and how to care for the critically injured if you find yourself in a horror movie!

10/28/2025

🩸 Teamwork in Action!
Our ACS team rolled up their sleeves today—literally—to donate blood and give back to the community. Every drop counts when it comes to saving lives, and we’re proud to support our patients both inside and outside the hospital.

10/28/2025

Every drop counts. As a trauma surgeon, Dr. Kalkwarf has seen how donated blood gives patients a second chance at life. Today, he proudly rolled up his sleeve and gave back. Join him in making a lifesaving difference — donate blood if you can!

10/10/2025

💉 Every drop counts! Trauma patients often rely on blood donations to survive life threatening hemorrhage. Join us in giving back — donate blood and help save a life today. ❤️

09/03/2025

UAMS and Arkansas are lucky to have Dr. Ronda Henry-Tillman!

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08/20/2025

Meet the Trauma Program Team-

Behind every successful trauma center is a skilled team ensuring top-quality care, accurate data, and continuous improvement.

🔹 Clinical Trauma Coordinators
Experienced nurses who support patient care, gather and validate data, facilitate team communication, and ensure compliance with trauma standards.

🔹 Trauma Registrars
Experts in collecting and entering detailed patient data into the trauma registry, supporting research, reporting, and improved outcomes.

🔹 Performance Improvement (PI) Staff
Analyze trends, identify areas for improvement, and help implement evidence-based changes to enhance trauma care system-wide.

Together, this team drives excellence in trauma care, ensuring patients receive the best possible outcomes—every time.

08/18/2025

Congratulations Dr. Inamdar!! Dr. Inamdar is a superb Advanced Gastroenterologist. The Division of Acute Care surgery is extremely grateful to have his help with some of our most complex patients!
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