Dr. Sami Hilmi Uwaydat, MD

Dr. Sami Uwaydat is an ophthalmologist with additional training in internal medicine who brings three decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive eye care while understanding how systemic conditions affect vision health. Dr. Uwaydat is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Uwaydat practices at several leading medical centers throughout Little Rock, Arkansas, including the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Baptist Health Medical Center Little Rock, and CHI Saint Vincent Infirmary Medical Center. He specializes in treating serious eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, as well as performing cataract procedures. His expertise includes advanced diagnostic techniques like retinal imaging and optical …coherence tomography, along with anti-VEGF treatments for retinal disorders. Patients consistently rate Dr. Uwaydat's care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.