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Christopher T. Westfall, M.D.

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Dr. Christopher T. Westfall is a professor and chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the inaugural recipient of the Pat Walker Endowed Chair.  He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, specializing in plastic surgery of the eyelids, orbit, tear drainage system and the supporting structures of the eye.  He sees patients at the Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital. 

Dr. Westfall received his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and his doctor of medicine from the Ohio State University College of Medicine.  He completed a residency in general surgery at Keesler Medical Center, was certified by the American Board of Surgery and awarded fellowship in the American College of Surgeons (FACS).  Dr. Westfall went on to complete a residency in ophthalmology at Wilford Hall Medical Center.  He specialized further, accomplishing a two-year fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, in Boston.

Dr. Westfall served as chairman and residency program director for the Air Force Department of Ophthalmology at Wilford Hall Medical Center, retiring at the rank of Colonel, as Chief Consultant in Ophthalmology to the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General.

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  • Ophthalmology

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UAMS doctors treat a broad range of conditions some of which may not be listed below.

  • Blepharoplasty
  • Blepharoptosis (Droopy Eyelid)
  • Blepharoptosis Repair
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy
  • Dermatochalasis (Excess Eyelid Skin)
  • Droopy Eyelids
  • Epiphora (Tearing)
  • Eyelid and Orbital (Eye Socket) Cancers and Infections
  • Eyelid Cancer
  • Reconstruction of the Eyelids and Orbit
  • Tearing

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Academic Appointment

  • Chairman and Professor; Director, Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute
    Department - Ophthalmology

Education

  • Fellowship - Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
  • Residency - Keesler U. S. Air Force Medical Center
  • Residency - Wilford Hall U. S. Air Force Medical Center
  • Medical School - Ohio State University Medical Center

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Opththalmology
  • MASTER: Mastering Advanced Skills to Enhance Relationships
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Arkansas Children's Hospital


1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 364-1100
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Eye: Jones Eye Institute Clinic

Slot 523
4110 Outpatient Circle
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-5822
Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute
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  • Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute

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