Dr. Jonathan D. Wyatt

Name: Dr. Jonathan D. Wyatt
Specialty: Orthopedics 
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Baptist Health Medical Center‑Little Rock, Arkansas Specialty Surgery Center‑OrthoArkansas, Orthoarkansas Surgery Center
Locations: Little Rock, Arkansas
Languages Spoken: English 
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: 1487844585

About the Doctor

Dr. Jonathan D. Wyatt is a highly regarded orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, practicing in Little Rock, Arkansas. He received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock, and pursued a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. With more than 20 years of experience. He is an expert in five key areas: knee replacement, arthritis, lower back pain, rotator cuff injury, and sports‑related conditions. He accepts new patients and a wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Medicaid.

• Graduate of UAMS College of Medicine

• Orthopedic surgery residency at Texas Tech 

• Fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at University of New Mexico 

• Over 21 years of clinical experience

• 4.8/5 patient rating (46 reviews); Patients’ Top Choice with 4 awards

• Expert in knee replacement, rotator cuff injury, arthritis, lower back pain, and sports injuries

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Residency – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship/Additional Training – University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Medical Conditions Treated

• Osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, and shoulder

• Rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement

• Lower back pain (non‑operative management)

• Meniscal tears and ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL)

• Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, post‑traumatic)

• Sports‑related injuries (fractures, dislocations, tendonitis, bursitis)

• Cartilage defects and labral tears

• Patellar instability and kneecap disorders

• Tendon ruptures (e.g., Achilles, biceps, quadriceps)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Total knee replacement (primary and revision)

• Partial knee replacement (unicompartmental)

• Knee arthroscopy (meniscectomy, ligament reconstruction, cartilage procedures)

• Shoulder arthroscopy (rotator cuff repair, labral repair, debridement)

• ACL reconstruction

• Fracture fixation and hardware removal

• Joint injection (corticosteroid, viscosupplementation)

• Rotator cuff repair (open or arthroscopic)

• Tendon repair and tenodesis

• Sports medicine rehabilitation planning

Services Offered

Dr. Jonathan D. Wyatt provides comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. His practice emphasizes accurate diagnosis through thorough physical examination and advanced imaging, followed by evidence‑based treatment plans ranging from conservative management (physical therapy, injections, activity modification) to surgical intervention when indicated. He specializes in knee and shoulder arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and joint replacement – particularly total and partial knee replacement. Dr. Wyatt works closely with physical therapists, athletic trainers, and primary care physicians to optimize recovery and return to function. Patients consistently praise his caring, thorough approach and clear explanations, as well as the attentive and helpful office staff. He accepts new patients for consultation, second opinions, and surgical treatment.

• Orthopedic consultations for joint pain, sports injuries, and trauma

• Knee and shoulder arthroscopy for ligament, meniscal, and rotator cuff injuries

• ACL and other ligament reconstruction

• Total and partial knee replacement

• Rotator cuff repair (arthroscopic and open)

• Fracture care (casting, splinting, surgical fixation)

• Joint injections for pain relief and inflammation reduction

• Sports medicine evaluation and return‑to‑play planning

• Postoperative rehabilitation coordination and long‑term follow‑up

• Second opinions for complex orthopedic conditions

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield (HMO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• Medica (PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 800 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, AR 
Phone: (501) 604-6900

Hospital Affiliations

• Baptist Health Medical Center‑Little Rock – Little Rock, Arkansas

• Arkansas Specialty Surgery Center‑OrthoArkansas – Little Rock, Arkansas

• Orthoarkansas Surgery Center – Little Rock, Arkansas