Viktoras Palys, M.D. Neurosurgeon
Primary Appointment Location
Neurosurgery Clinic
501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5270
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Neurosurgery
- Spine Care
- Pain Management
- Epilepsy Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes (Referral Required)
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Palys
Clinical Biography
Viktoras Palys, M.D., received his medical degree cum laude from Kaunas Medical University, Lithuania, followed by general surgery residency training at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas. Later, Dr. Palys completed his general surgery internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Metropolitan Group Hospitals, and neurosurgery residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond. He also obtained additional functional and stereotactic neurosurgery training at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST)-accredited fellowship, directed by Dr. Prof. Kathryn L. Holloway.
Dr. Palys’ main clinical and academic interests include neurosurgical treatment for epilepsy, movement disorders, pain disorders and certain psychiatric disorders through a combination of traditional evidence-based neurosurgical techniques and Gamma Knife radiosurgery along with the newest technologies, such as laser tissue ablation, responsive neurostimulation (Neuropace), vagal nerve stimulation (VNS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS), utilizing the robotic approaches.
Dr. Palys' Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Neurosurgery
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Residency
- VCU Medical Center
Neurosurgery - Internship
- University of Illinois — Metropolitan Group Hospitals
General Surgery - Medical School
- Kaunas University of Medicine
Associations
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
- Catholic Medical Association
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- Illinois State Medical Society
- Medical Society of Virginia
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Palys
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. Palys
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Palys' Areas of Expertise
Neurosurgery
Our neurosurgeons perform research, multiple clinical trials and are the leaders for simple and complex surgeries not available at other centers in Arkansas.
Spine Care (Part of Orthopaedics)
UAMS Health offers a complete range of services for the treatment of spinal conditions, no matter the cause.
Pain Management
The pain management specialists at UAMS Health offer the latest treatments and technologies for managing pain.
Epilepsy Care (Part of Neurosurgery)
The Arkansas Epilepsy Center at UAMS Health is one of only two comprehensive level 4 epilepsy centers in the state of Arkansas certified by the NAEC.
Locations Where Dr. Palys Practices
Neurosurgery Clinic , Primary Location
501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5270
New and Returning Patients
Epilepsy Clinic
501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Fifth Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5838
New and Returning Patients
Comment
Very knowledgeable, professional, great with his student. We felt he is super trustworthy.
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Jul 09, 2026Comment
Excellent treatment
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Jul 08, 2026Comment
I highly recommend Dr Palys to others seeking care for spine problems.
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Jul 05, 2026Comment
He is down to earth positive, very considerate of needs, helps support people, willing to go beyond his experience to bring answers for a conclusion. I wouldn't be here if I didn't have him as my doctor. Thanks so much for caring.
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Jul 04, 2026Comment
Good
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Jun 25, 2026Comment
He was very attentive. I asked him to take over my care of my brain issues and he agreed. [.....]
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Jun 22, 2026Comment
He was a wonderful Dr that explained so much. I would recommend others go to him
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Jun 10, 2026Comment
Good
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Jun 10, 2026Comment
Dr. Was great. Thought more about patient than jumping right into a surgery. Means alot to me.
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Apr 17, 2026Comment
Dr. Palys is a really good doctor. He really listens to you and explains things in a way that Is easy to understand. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needed a neurosurgeon.
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Apr 10, 2026