Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Ophthalmologists in Arkansas, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every ophthalmology physician with active credentialing in Arkansas. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Stephen Magie, MD

    OphthalmologyArkansas, AR21+ years in practice

    Stephen Magie, MD, practices ophthalmology in Arkansas, AR. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    Edwin Hankins, MD

    OphthalmologyArkansas, AR21+ years in practice

    Edwin Hankins, MD, practices ophthalmology in Arkansas, AR. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  3. #3

    John Watkins, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryMinnesota, MN20+ years in practice

    John Watkins, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Minnesota, MN. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Philip Deer, MD

    OphthalmologyArkansas, AR20+ years in practice

    Philip Deer, MD, practices ophthalmology in Arkansas, AR. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Christopher Westfall, MD

    OphthalmologyArkansas, AR20+ years in practice

    Christopher Westfall, MD, practices ophthalmology in Arkansas, AR. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  6. #6

    Fred George, MD

    OphthalmologyArkansas, AR20+ years in practice

    Fred George, MD, practices ophthalmology in Arkansas, AR. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  7. #7

    Alice Kennedy, MD

    OphthalmologyArkansas, AR11+ years in practice

    Alice Kennedy, MD, practices ophthalmology in Arkansas, AR. NPI-verified active practice since 2015.

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  8. #8

    Muhammad Shamim, MD

    OphthalmologyArkansas, AR7+ years in practice

    Muhammad Shamim, MD, practices ophthalmology in Arkansas, AR. NPI-verified active practice since 2019.

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