James Atkins, M.D, FAAP

James Atkins, MD, FAAP, is a Board-Certified Pediatrician at SEARK Children's Clinic. The pediatric clinic serves as an outstanding health resource and proudly cares for families in and around Monticello, Arkansas. 

Under the leadership of Dr. Atkins, SEARK Children's Clinic delivers highly personalized, compassionate care and is the only clinic in Monticello focused solely on children’s health.

Dr. Atkins is a native of Hamburg. He is a graduate of Hamburg High School, Centenary College of Louisiana, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock. He completed his pediatric residency at UAMS/Arkansas Children’s Hospital. 

Upon completion of his residency training, Dr. Atkins and his wife, Natalie, a Monticello native, moved to Monticello. He has been serving the children of southeast Arkansas since 2016, and he is excited to continue doing so at SEARK Children’s Clinic. 

Dr. Atkins has two boys, Cortez and Will. He enjoys hunting, fishing, running, biking, and watching the Razorbacks in his free time.