UAMS Opened First MS Clinic in Fayetteville
The new facility provides specialized care for residents living with multiple sclerosis in Northwest Arkansas.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Stroke
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UAMS has officially opened the first clinic dedicated to multiple sclerosis in Northwest Arkansas. Located in Fayetteville, the facility aims to support the estimated 1,000 regional residents who previously had to travel out of state for specialized medical care.
Why it matters
Previously, local patients faced significant travel burdens to receive consistent treatment for the chronic condition. This facility addresses a major gap in healthcare accessibility for thousands living with MS in the region.
The new clinic is expected to serve 333 patients in its first year, addressing the needs of 1,000 regional residents living with MS. Funding includes a $100,000 donation from the Rampy MS Research Foundation, which has raised over $1 million since 2012.
The players
UAMS
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a major academic health center based in Little Rock that provides statewide medical services.
Rampy MS Research Foundation
This non-profit organization focuses on fundraising for research and patient support services related to multiple sclerosis.
Dr. Robert Lee Archer
He is a specialized neurologist with four decades of professional experience in treating patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
The details
UAMS spent four years partnering with the Rampy MS Research Foundation to develop the site at 1125 N. College Ave. Dr. Robert Lee Archer, who has 40 years of experience with MS patients, will supervise the facility and travel from Little Rock two days each month to provide care.
Timeline
The Rampy MS Research Foundation was launched in 2012.
The clinic held its official ribbon cutting ceremony on September 18, 2026.
The Big Picture
This clinic extends the UAMS regional satellite health network by bringing highly specialized neurological care to a population that previously had to travel out of state. It follows a model where academic medical centers leverage partnerships to bridge the urban-rural care gap.
Local patients can now access specialized MS treatment in Fayetteville without traveling out of state for appointments. The clinic is scheduled to operate with Dr. Archer visiting for two days every month to see patients.
The takeaway
The clinic represents a collaborative effort to bring specialized medical infrastructure closer to the communities that need it most. Residents are encouraged to consult their primary care physicians to determine if a referral to this new specialty clinic is appropriate for their needs.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in neurological care on our Stroke page.
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