Kris Shewmake, M.D., FACS
Since 1996, Kris Shewmake, MD has been transforming the lives of his patients by helping them to achieve a more youthful, rested, natural, appearance in his private practice. Every face that comes through the doors of Shewmake Plastic Surgery is more than a patient—they’re an individual seeking renewed confidence, and Dr. Shewmake has made it his life’s work to help them achieve that. His extensive experience with cranial and facial surgeries, including on infants with birth deformities, has allowed him to hone his skills for facial reconstructive surgeries and offer his clients the chance to look as young as they feel.
After receiving his medical degree from the University of Arkansas Medical Center, where he was president of his class and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Dr. Shewmake spent eight years in surgical training, including a General Surgery residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Medical Center, and a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
From there, Dr. Shewmake spent an additional year at UCLA working with children and adults affected by facial birth deformities. Upon completion of his fellowship in 1992, Dr. Shewmake returned to his native state and served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital before opening Shewmake Plastic Surgery in 1996.
Dr. Shewmake is married, a father of five children, and active in his church. He served as co-founder of the mission team Operation New Life and has led surgical teams to serve the poor in Honduras and to teach in the medical school there. He is an avid airplane and helicopter pilot and enjoys shooting, woodworking, and restoring cars when he can find a bit of spare time.
The Best of the Best
Dr. Shewmake is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of many respected professional associations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Arkansas Medical Society. He is one of only two plastic surgeons in Arkansas to become a member of an elite group of plastic surgeons known as the Association of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Shewmake has presented and published numerous scientific papers on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He continues his education by participating in national conferences and courses covering the latest techniques in aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery.
Education
Year School Degree/Position
1991-92 University of California, Los Angeles, CA Fellowship in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
1989-91 UT-Southwestern Surgery Medical Center, Dallas, TX Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1984-89 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center Residency in General Surgery
1980-84 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center M.D. Degree
1978-80 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas B.A. Biology
1973-77 Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas
Academic Affiliations
Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic Surgery, UAMS
Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery – 1994
Fellow, American College of Surgeons – 1996-present
Memberships & Associations
DANIELLE ATWOOD, M.D.
Dr. Danielle Atwood is a highly skilled and compassionate fellowship-trained plastic surgeon dedicated to enhancing the confidence and well-being of her patients. While the field of medicine can be a sterile and uncomfortable experience, Dr. Atwood’s aim is to build relationships in the hopes of providing an empathetic and comfortable space to discuss patients’ individual goals, enhancing their features while remaining true to each person.
A native of central Arkansas, Dr. Atwood pursued her passion for medicine and surgery starting at the University of Central Arkansas, earning Bachelors degrees in Biology and History. She then pursued dual degrees, M.D. and Ph.D. in Microbiology, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where she graduated with honors and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
She completed her integrated Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, one of the first five integrated programs in the country. She initially began training in Orthopaedic Surgery, however quickly realized her true calling lay in the artistry of Plastic Surgery. She gained extensive experience in a wide range of plastic and reconstructive procedures. To further refine her expertise in the field of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr. Atwood pursued additional training in a fellowship in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. During this year, she honed her skills in the latest techniques and innovations with leaders in the field of Plastic Surgery, ensuring she brings her patients the most advanced and effective options available.
As a mother herself, Dr. Atwood understands the unique needs of women and the natural changes the body undergoes over time. Her personal experiences and professional expertise make her uniquely qualified to provide compassionate, personalized, and judgement-free care. Dr. Atwood is committed to helping her patients achieve their aesthetic goals, boost their confidence, and enhance their quality of life.
With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to excellence, Dr. Atwood is a trusted and respected professional in the field of plastic surgery, offering a wide range of services tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient. Whether it's through reconstructive surgery or aesthetic enhancements, Dr. Atwood's goal is to help her patients look and feel their best.
In her free time, Dr. Atwood enjoys being outdoors, traveling, festivals, and most of all, spending time with her young son, husband, two dogs, and family.
EDUCATION
Year School Degree/Position
2023-24 LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA Fellowship in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
2019-23 University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Residency in Plastic Surgery
2017-19 University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
2009-17 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center Doctorate of Medicine, Doctorate of Philosophy
2005-09 University of Central, Conway, Arkansas B.S. Biology, B.S. History
Awards & Honors
Presidential Scholarship, University of Central Arkansas - 2005-2009
Dean’s List, University of Central Arkansas - 2005-2009
Presidential Scholar’s List, University of Central Arkansas - 2008
University Ambassador, University of Central Arkansas - 2008-2009
Dorothy M. Long Scholarship for Excellence in Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas - 2008-2009
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2008
T.J. Burgess Fellowship (Exceptional Undergraduate Medical Science Research), College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas - 2008
Outstanding Student from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas - 2009
Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities - 2009
MD/PhD Scholarship, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2009-2017
Travel Award, Graduate School, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2012
Travel Award, International Conference on Gram Positive Pathogens, Omaha, NE - 2012
Scholarship to attend 2013 Translational Science Meeting, Washington, DC, Translational Research Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2013
Inaugural Student Leadership Academy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2013
1st Place in Oral Presentations, Fifth Annual MD/PhD Graduate Student Research Symposium, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2014
Guest Speaker, University of Arkansas Board of Trustees Meeting, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2015
College of Medicine Dean’s Office Scholarship for Outstanding Dedication to Community Service, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2016
Class of 1977 Alumni Scholarship for Academic Achievement, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2016
Tylenol Future Care Scholarship Semi-Finalist - 2016
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (Member # 15896) - 2016
Physician Provider of the Month, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri - 2018
2019 Outstanding Alumnus, Department of History, College of Liberal Arts, University of Central Arkansas - 2019
2nd Place Microsurgical Nerve Repair, Axogen Best Practices in Upper Extremity Nerve Repair Course: Fellows Edition - Cambridge, MA - 2023
Memberships & Associations
Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity - 2009-2010
American Medical Women’s Association - 2009-2013
American Medical Association - 2009-2017
Christian Medical and Dental Association - 2009-2013
UAMS Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group - 2009-2017
American Society for Microbiology - 2012-2016
American Association for the Advancement of Science/Science Program for Excellence in Science - 2012-2014
American Heart Association - 2013-2014
Committee for the Future, Arkansas Children’s Hospital - 2014-2017
Golf Classic Fundraising Committee - 2014
Awards and Favors Chair - 2014
Student Board of Directors, 12th Street Health and Wellness Center - 2014-2016
UAMS Plastic Surgery Interest Group - 2015-2017
Association of Women Surgeons - 2016-present
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society - 2016-present
American College of Surgeons - 2017-2018
American Orthopaedic Association - 2017-2019
AO Trauma - 2017-2019
Missouri Orthopaedic Association - 2018-2019
Mid America Orthopaedic Association - 2018-2019
American Society for Surgery of the Hand - 2018-2023
American Association for Hand Surgery - 2018-2023
The Aesthetic Society - 2020-present
Cohn-Rives Surgical Society - 2024-present
Peer Reviewed Publications
saeRS and sarA act synergistically to repress protease production and promote biofilm formation in Staphylococcus aureus. Mrak LN, Zielinska AK, Beenken KE, Mrak IN, Atwood DN, Griffin LM, Lee CY, Smeltzer MS. PLoS One. 2012;7(6):e38453. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0038453. PMID: 22685571
Impact of the functional status of saeRS on in vivo phenotypes of Staphylococcus aureus sarA mutants. Beenken KE, Mrak LN, Zielinska AK, Atwood DN, Loughran AJ, Griffin LM, Matthews KA, Anthony AM, Spencer HJ, Skinner RA, Post GR, Lee CY, Smeltzer MS. Mol Microbiol. 2014 Jun;92(6):1299-312. doi: 10.1111/mmi.12629. PMID: 24779437
Impact of individual extracellular proteases on Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation in diverse clinical isolates and their isogenic sarA mutants. Loughran AJ, Atwood DN, Anthony AC, Harik NS, Spencer HJ, Beenken KE, Smeltzer MS. Microbiologyopen. 2014 Dec;3(6):897-909. doi: 10.1002/mbo3.214. PMID: 25257373
Comparative impact of diverse regulatory loci on Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation. Atwood DN, Loughran AJ, Courtney AP, Anthony AC, Meeker DG, Spencer HJ, Gupta RK, Lee CY, Beenken KE, Smeltzer MS. Microbiologyopen. 2015 Jun;4(3):436-51. doi: 10.1002/mbo3.250. PMID: 25810138
Regulatory mutations impacting antibiotic susceptibility in an established Staphylococcus aureus biofilm. Atwood DN, Beenken KE, Lantz TL, Meeker DG, Mills WB, Lynn WB, Spencer HJ, and Smeltzer MS. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2016 March; 60(3): 1826-1829. doi: 10.1128/AAC.02750-15. PMID: 26824954
XerC contributes to Staphylococcus aureus biofilm-associated versus acute infections via agr-independent and agr-dependent pathways respectively. Atwood DN, Beenken KE, Loughran AJ, Meeker DG, Lantz TL, Graham J Spencer HJ, Smeltzer MS. Infect Immun. 2016 April. 84(4): 1214-1225. doi: 10.1128/IAI.01462-15. PMID: 26857575
Impact of Staphylococcus aureus regulatory mutations that modulate biofilm formation in the USA300 strain LAC on virulence in a murine bacteremia model. Rom JS*, Atwood DN*, Beenken KE, Meeker DG, Loughran AJ, Spencer HJ, Lantz TL, Smeltzer MS. Virulence. 2017 Nov 17; 8(8):1776-1790. *indicates co-first authorship. doi: 10.1080/21505594.2017.1373926 PMID: 28910576
Management of a case of Mucor colonization in breast tissue expander seroma pocket. Atwood DN, Yuen JC, Yuen B, Kumbla PA. World J Plast Surg. 2018 Jan;7(1):109-112. PMID: 29651400
Surgical management of craniosynostosis in the setting of a ventricular shunt: a case series and treatment algorithm. Golinko MS, Atwood DN, Ocal E. Childs Nerv Syst. 2018 Mar; 34(3):517-525. PMID: 29110198.
Characterization of the Dorsal Ulnar Corner in Distal Radius Fractures in Postmenopausal Females: Implications for Surgical Decision Making. Zimmer J*, Atwood DN*, Lovy A, Bridgeman JT, Shin A, Brogan D. *indicates co-first authorship. J Hand Surg Am. 2020 Jun;45(6):495-502. PMID: 32268979
