Arkansas Money & Politics is proud to introduce its list of Influencers for 2024, those who inspire us all to reach higher, achieve more and improve things in our communities. Within this list, find leaders in the corporate, nonprofit and public-service spaces — people who provide jobs, feed the state’s economy and provide a hand up to those who need it.
The individuals on this list were handpicked by a blue ribbon panel, who culled hundreds of nominations down to the final listing. They represent not only the best of what they do, but the present and future leaders of our state, who work for the good of us all. As the state’s leading publication focused on the business, community and policy, AMP is proud to shine a bright spotlight on these outstanding achievers and their accomplishments.
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Dr. William “Bill” Hefley
Orthopedic Surgeon and Founder
Bowen Hefley Orthopedics and Arkansas Surgical Hospital
Dr. William “Bill” Hefley Jr., is an orthopedic surgeon and founder of Bowen Hefley Orthopedics in Little Rock and Arkansas Surgical Hospital in North Little Rock. Hefley formed Bowen Hefley Orthopedics with Dr. Scott Bowen in 1997. Since that time, the group has grown to nine surgeons and 12 mid-level providers. Hefley is also a founding partner at Arkansas Surgical Hospital, a physician-owned specialty hospital. Hefley specializes in minimally invasive surgeries of the knee, hip and shoulder, including arthroscopic and joint-replacement procedures. He also treats sports-related conditions, such as ACL and rotator cuff tears. He is a native of Little Rock who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Harding University in Searcy in 1981 and a medical degree from Vanderbilt School of Medicine in Tennessee in 1985. Hefley has been published in journals such as The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Hefley has been voted Best of the Best for many years by readers of AY About You and several other statewide publications. He has led numerous clinical research trials over the past 25 years. In addition, he also serves on design teams to develop new joint-replacement implants and has served as team physician for many area schools over his career. He is also chairman of the board and co-founder of MedEvolve, a software company in Little Rock that serves physician practices across the nation.
