Dr. Elton Cleveland is a native Arkansan. He received a BS in animal nutrition from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He has a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. He completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed his Family Medicine Residency at UAMS.

He was a chief resident and then became faculty at UAMS teaching both at UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. He has almost 30 years of academic experience and has received numerous teaching awards. Research interests have been in empathy and adolescent risk activities. Covering sports activities has been one of his most enjoyable pursuits.

Dr. Cleveland is married and enjoys family and their activities. His wife says he has an addiction to bass fishing.