Hamilton C. Newhart, M.D. Sports Medicine Specialist

Primary Appointment Location

Orthopaedic Clinic on Colonel Glenn
10815 Colonel Glenn Road
Suite 500
Little Rock, AR 72204

Appointment Phone Numbers: 501-526-1046
New Patients; 501-406-9201
Returning Patients

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Overview

Areas of Expertise: Sports Medicine; Orthopaedics
Accepting New Patients: Yes
Provides Second Opinion: Yes
Patient Type: Adults
Language: English

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Make an Appointment With Dr. Newhart

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

About Dr. Newhart

Hamilton Newhart, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine physician and assistant professor in the UAMS Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. He provides comprehensive care for sports-related and other musculoskeletal injuries to help restore movement, improve function, optimize performance, and reduce the risk of re-injury. His care includes treatment for everything from sprains and strains to broken bones and arthritis.

Dr. Newhart treats athletes and patients of all skill levels — from high school and collegiate athletes to weekend warriors and others who want to maintain an active lifestyle. He currently serves as the Head Team Physicians for the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Athletics and Assistant Team Physician for the University of Arkansas Little Rock Trojans Athletics.

Dr. Newhart graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, where he was awarded a four-year distinguished scholarship. He earned his medical degree from UAMS, graduating with honors in research. He completed his internship and residency at the Baptist Health/UAMS Family Medicine program in North Little Rock, where he was recognized as its Most Outstanding Resident in 2024. That year, he also received the Best Resident Award from the Arkansas Medical Society.

Following residency, Dr. Newhart completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan. As part of his training, he worked with many of Detroit’s professional sports teams including the Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons and its G league affiliate Motor City Cruise, as well as the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings. He also served as the head team physician for Dearborn High School and provided sports medicine coverage for Oakland University, Wayne State University, and Lawrence Technical University.

Dr. Newhart's Academic Background

Dr. Newhart graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. He earned his medical degree from UAMS, graduating with honors in research. He completed his internship and residency at the Baptist Health/UAMS Family Medicine program in North Little Rock, followed by a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan.

Faculty Appointments

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery: Assistant Professor

Education and Training

Fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Baptist-UAMS Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Honors in Research

Professional Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine — Family Medicine

Associations

American Medical Society of Sports Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Medical Association

Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Newhart

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Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Newhart

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Dr. Newhart's Areas of Expertise

Sports Medicine (Part of Orthopaedics)

From the beginner to the weekend warrior or senior athlete, all skill levels can benefit from our services to help you heal and get back to your activities.

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