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Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD

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(Dr. Sami Uwaydat, MD)

(398 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: eye problems, neurofibromatosis

4105 Outpatient Circle
Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 686-5822

Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD is a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD is affiliated with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health and Arkansas Children's.

Office Locations

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health

4105 Outpatient Circle
Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 686-5822

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4301 West Markham Plot 523
Little Rock, AR 72205

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Some issues Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

fundus photography

In 2023, Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD had a list price for fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

B-scan

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

In 2023, Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, and diagnostic imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated as a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
diagnostic imaging	68
doctor visit	181
eye procedures	2853
injections	365
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	69
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated as a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
diagnostic imaging	43
eye procedures	3127
injections	416
photocoagulation	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	157
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	102
Less than 65	157

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated as a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	53
doctor visit	27
eye procedures	3339
injections	471
photocoagulation	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	95
Less than 65	157

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated as a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
diagnostic imaging	28
doctor visit	11
eye procedures	3812
injections	581
photocoagulation	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	502
Female	822

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	992
Black	300
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	460
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	212
Less than 65	292

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated as a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	28
eye procedures	3831
injections	685
photocoagulation	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	146
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	109
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated as a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	359
eye procedures	3484
injections	710
photocoagulation	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	148
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	98
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated as a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	79
eye procedures	4544
injections	719
photocoagulation	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	144
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	102
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated as a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	62
diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	45
eye procedures	4044
injections	706
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	130
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	117
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated as a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	60
eye procedures	3549
injections	609
photocoagulation	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	495
Black	131
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	108
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated as a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	56
diagnostic imaging	37
doctor visit	790
eye procedures	3315
injections	660
photocoagulation	34
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	112
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	106
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated as a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	432
eye procedures	3356
injections	641
photocoagulation	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	517
Black	101
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	109
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated as a retina specialist in Little Rock, AR were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and photocoagulation.

aspiration	46
diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	220
eye procedures	3568
injections	596
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	36
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	124
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	505
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	206
85 and over	105
Less than 65	128
65 to 74	226

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at American University of Beirut Medical Center. He has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine (1994)

Residency: American University of Beirut Medical Center (1998)

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health

Arkansas Children's

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 398 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Little Rock, AR.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Optos, Inc.	$1,167 PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE $1,167
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$79 EYLEA aflibercept injection $79
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG	$19 None Specified $19

**Types of Payments**
Debt forgiveness	$1,167
Food and Beverage	$56
Travel and Lodging	$23
Gift	$19

Research Payments

Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD has received 14 research payments totaling $15,197.

Biography

Dr. Sami Uwaydat is a vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) specialist. In his practice, Dr. Uwaydat focuses on neurofibromatosis and eye problems. Dr. Uwaydat is rated highly by his patients. He attended American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at American University of Beirut Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Uwaydat's professional affiliations include Arkansas Children's, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. According to University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Little Rock, AR.