Skip to main content
Akilah Jefferson, MD, Allergy & Immunology, Little Rock, AR

AkilahAndreaJeffersonMDMSc

Allergy & Immunology Little Rock, AR

Asthma & Allergic Conditions, Pediatric Asthma & Allergic Conditions

Physician

Dr. Jefferson is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
  • Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
  • Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

See Dr. Jefferson's full profile

Already have an account?

  • Office

    1 Childrens Way
    # 653
    Little Rock, AR 72202
    Phone+1 501-364-1100
    Fax+1 501-364-3173

Education & Training

  • NIH Clinical Center
    NIH Clinical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2015 - 2017
  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 2014 - 2017
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2014
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityMSc, Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy, 2006 - 2007
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityM.S., Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy, 2006 - 2007
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityNo degree, 2005 - 2006
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityBA, Biomedical Ethics, Honors, 2001 - 2005
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityB.A., Biomedical Ethics, With honors, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2017 - 2027
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2014 - 2018
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Intersectionality in Clinical Medicine  
    Wilson YY, White A, Jefferson AA, Danis M., Am J Bioeth

Abstracts/Posters

  • Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Clinical Ethics
    Akilah Jefferson, MD; Yolonda Wilson, PhD; Anita Tarzian, PhD RN; Marion Danis, MD, International Conference on Clinical Ethics Consultation, Washington, DC, 1/21/2016
  • Introduction to Medical Ethics: The Principles of Bioethics and Issues at the End of Life
    Akilah Jefferson, MD; Holly Kantin, PhD, NIH Clinical Center Chaplain Intern Program, Bethesda, MD, 1/15/2016
  • First Dose Anaphylaxis to Omalizumab in PGM3 Deficiency
    Akilah Jefferson, MD; Martin Gaudinski, MD; Jonathan Lyons, MD; Ragheb MD PhD; Alexandra Freeman, MD, NIAID Grand Rounds, NIH, Bethesda, MD, 1/21/2015
  • Join now to see all

Lectures

  • Cost Considerations in Allergy and Immunology Practice Parameters” 
    2017 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA - 3/4/2017
  • Conflicts of Interest in Research and Medical Practice: What’s the Big Worry? 
    Bethesda, MD - 1/1/2016

Press Mentions

  • Why Is Asthma More Challenging for Arkansas Children? ACRI/UAMS Researcher Aims to Find Out with NIH Funding
    Why Is Asthma More Challenging for Arkansas Children? ACRI/UAMS Researcher Aims to Find Out with NIH FundingNovember 11th, 2024
  • Patchwork System for Rationing a Covid Drug Sends Immunocompromised Patients on a ‘Hunger Games Hunt’
    Patchwork System for Rationing a Covid Drug Sends Immunocompromised Patients on a ‘Hunger Games Hunt’January 27th, 2022

Professional Memberships