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William Hefley, M.D.
Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
Orthopedics: Minimally Invasive surgery of the hip, Knee, and Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Little Rock, AR
Most recent review: 6 days ago
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462 Ratings
148 Comments
Dr. William Hefley is a board-certified orthopedics surgeon and specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder. Dr. Hefleys interests include arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacements and sports medicine.
4.8
462 Ratings
148 Comments
Dr. William Hefley is a board-certified orthopedics surgeon and specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder. Dr. Hefleys interests include arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacements and sports medicine.
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Dr. William Hefley specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. His interests include arthroscopic surgeries, total joint replacements and sports medicine.
Dr. Hefley’s lifelong love of sports as an athlete and marathon runner, youth sports coach and father of high school and college athletes has fueled his passion for treating patients who play sports and returning them to the game they love. In addition he enjoys serving other patients who simply want to be able to lead active lifestyles free of pain.
As a native of Little Rock, Dr. Hefley earned an undergraduate degree from Harding University and his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at UAMS and received additional training in sports medicine and joint replacement surgery from St. Mary's Hospital System and the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital in London, England. Dr. Hefley has practiced in Little Rock since 1990.
Dr. Hefley has been chosen as one of the “Best Doctors in Arkansas” by AY magazine and has been voted “Best Orthopedic Surgeon” by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Dr. Hefley has consulted with leading orthopedic implant manufacturers to design new hip and knee implants. He has traveled to lecture and teach courses on joint replacement to surgeons from around the United States and abroad. He has served as team physician and sports medicine director for schools and organizations at the high school, collegiate, and professional level.
He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has been published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. He is a member of the following organizations:
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
• American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Arthroscopy Association of North America
• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Arkansas Medical Society
• Arkansas Orthopaedic Society
• Pulaski County Medical Society
Dr. Hefley and his wife Lisa have two daughters and two sons. In his free time he enjoys running, biking, and most of all spending time with his family which often includes cheering for his kids at sports events and performances.
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Dr. Hefley is very courteous, took his time explaining my surgery. Its nice to have a doctor with great bedside manners.
Exceptional work. Outstanding professionalism. Tremendous results.
Very informative offering several options.
Great surgeon!
he listened and made me feel heard!
I trust him and his nurses.
Best knee doctor in the orthopedic world
3 surgeries w Dr Hefley all great results!
What can I say...he's just a great surgeon and a nice guy. He sure knows his stuff. I feel total confidence in him. Getting ready for second surgery with him and I know I am in goid hands.
He was great, he explained everything that was going on and informed me of how my surgery is going to go and made me feel better about the outcome of my situation with my knee.