Paul H. Phillips, M.D. Ophthalmologist
Primary Appointment Location
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-263-2644
Primary Care - 501-222-4596
Specialty Care
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Eye Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Dr. Phillips
Clinical Biography
Dr. Paul H. Phillips is a professor and chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the Director of the Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute. He is also the inaugural recipient of the Stella Boyle Smith/Gissur J. Petursson, M.D., Chair in Ophthalmology.
Dr. Phillips joined the faculty in September 1997. He sees patients at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).  He completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.  He has also completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the Emory University Eye Center in Atlanta, Georgia.  His subspecialties include pediatric ophthalmology & strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology.
A native of New York, Dr. Phillips was graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York (S.U.N.Y.) at Buffalo Medical School. Â Â After interning in Hartford, Connecticut, he completed an ophthalmology residency at the University of Florida Eye Center in Gainesville.
Dr. Phillips has been certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 1995. Â He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and numerous other organizations.
Resources Related to Dr. Phillips
Pediatric Ophthalmology (Article)
Dedicated to ensuring quality medical and surgical eye care of children and adults with strabismus.
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Neuro-Ophthalmology (Article)
Neuro-ophthalmology deals with the visual signs and symptoms of neurologic illness.
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What is Adult Strabismus? (Article)
Good vision takes a team effort from the eye muscles, eyes, and brain. When the eyes don’t work together, the brain has trouble …
Read the ArticleDr. Phillips' Academic Background
Administrative Roles
- Department of Ophthalmology
- Department Chair
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Ophthalmology
- Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- Emory Eye Center
Neuro-ophthalmology - Fellowship
- Johns Hopkins Hospital  — Wilmer Eye Institute
Pediatric Ophthalmology - Residency
- UF Health Eye Center
Ophthalmology - Medical School
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology — Ophthalmology
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Phillips
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Phillips
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Phillips' Areas of Expertise
Eye Care
Whether you need a general eye exam or complex care, the professionals at UAMS Health can help. The UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones …
Locations Where Dr. Phillips Practices
Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-263-2644
Primary Care - 501-222-4596
Specialty Care
Eye Clinic
4105 Outpatient Circle
UAMS Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5822
New and Returning Patients
UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients