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AwardPediatrics CertifiedMichael Israel, MD

General information:
501-364-1100

Primary care appointments: 501-364-1202
Specialty care appointments: 501-364-4000

As a non-surgical sports medicine physician, Dr. Michael Israel treats a multitude of sports-related medical issues. He is the only physician in Central Arkansas with board certification in both pediatrics and sports medicine. Dr. Israel earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from the University of South Alabama. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. After residency, he completed his sports medicine fellowship training at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama under the guidance of Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Jody Ortega. Dr. Israel has provided sports coverage for many high schools and colleges. He serves as the sports medicine advisor for the athletic programs of the Little Rock, Jacksonville, and White Hall School Districts and is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association Sports Medicine Advisory Committee. He currently sees patients in the orthopedic clinic and the Arkansas Children's Hospital Sports-Related Concussion clinic.

Medical Degree

  • University of South Alabama College of Medicine - 2010

Residency

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2013

Fellowship

  • American Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center - 2014

All patient satisfaction surveys are submitted by verified patients and families of Arkansas Children's. The star rating is an average of all responses to the provider-related questions by an independent patient satisfaction company. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. The comments listed reflect the positive experiences submitted by patients and families through the survey process. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views or Arkansas Children's.

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4.7 Provider explained things clearly

4.8 Provider showed concern

4.8 Provider included you in decisions

4.6 Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.7 Provider discussed treatment options

Verified Patient Comments

4.8 out of 5 (62 Ratings, 34 Comments)

Apr 03, 2025

Very much please with Dr Isreal and his staff!!

Mar 20, 2025

Excellent! Very attentive and helpful

Mar 11, 2025

Dr Israel explained everything very well and showed great empathy!

Feb 28, 2025

I was very impressed with Dr Israel and his team.

Feb 07, 2025

Dr Israel is the best Dr we have ever been too!

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