About
Dr. Ryan Southard is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Expedition Health and Pediatrics in Conway, Arkansas. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his pediatric residency at Arkansas Children's Hospital through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The American Board of Pediatrics granted him board certification in pediatrics.
Dr. Southard has cared for patients from newborns minutes old to young adults in college. He has worked in both private and hospital-owned outpatient settings as well as the newborn nursery. He trained and practiced in Charleston, SC before choosing Central Arkansas as his permanent home. His clinical passions include preventive care, early childhood development, and helping families feel confident and supported. He prioritizes spending more time listening than charting and builds real relationships with the families he serves. Outside the clinic, he spends time outdoors with his wife and children, taking backpacking trips through national parks like Yosemite and exploring hiking and camping spots across Arkansas. He is deeply involved in his faith community and carries a passion for sharing his faith across cultures. That same faith grounds his approach to medicine and inspired the name Expedition.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina
Residency
Pediatrics, Arkansas Children's Hospital / University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Southard right for?
Dr. Southard is a strong fit for families seeking a relationship-driven pediatrician from newborn through young adulthood. Parents who want direct access to their doctor, same-day sick visits, and unhurried well-child appointments will find his model well-suited to those needs. Families with newborns benefit from his home visit program in the early weeks. He works especially well with parents navigating early childhood development or behavioral and developmental concerns. His transparent pricing and direct communication style appeal to families on high-deductible plans or health-sharing ministries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Southard specializes in pediatrics and preventive medicine. His clinical focus includes newborn care, early childhood development, behavioral and developmental screenings, and preventive well-child care. He has cared for patients from newborns to college-age young adults throughout his career.
Yes. Dr. Southard holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his residency at Arkansas Children's Hospital through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Dr. Southard attended the Medical University of South Carolina for his medical degree. He then completed his pediatric residency at Arkansas Children's Hospital, affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He has practiced in both Charleston, SC and Central Arkansas.
Dr. Southard prioritizes listening over documentation and builds genuine relationships with each family. He focuses on making care easy to access, whether through in-person visits, telemedicine, or direct messaging. He is also committed to transparent pricing so families always know what to expect.
Dr. Southard sees patients from birth through young adulthood. His membership tiers cover children from newborn through age two, two through five, and five and older. He has experience caring for patients from newborns minutes old to young adults in college.
Yes. Dr. Southard includes home visits for newborns through the one-month well visit for families who live within 30 minutes of the Conway clinic. After that period, he may offer optional home visits for an additional fee when scheduling allows.
Dr. Southard treats a wide range of pediatric conditions, including newborn care needs, developmental and behavioral concerns, sick visits, and preventive care. He also performs in-office procedures such as strep and flu testing, earwax removal, and minor laceration repair.
Dr. Southard founded the practice to give families more time, trust, and personalized care. He wanted to move away from rushed visits and confusing billing toward a model built on real relationships. He chose Conway and Central Arkansas as the community where he plants roots and serves families long-term.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026