Brent Ryals, MD, Joins Washington Regional Emergency Department

• Published: 11/3/2025

Brent Ryals, MD, recently joined Washington Regional’s Emergency Department, where he specializes in treating patients with acute illnesses and injuries. Ryals has 14 years of experience in emergency medicine and previously cared for patients in Washington Regional’s Emergency Department from 2017 to 2020.

A Little Rock native, Ryals earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where he also completed an internship and residency in emergency medicine. He most recently served as medical director of emergency medicine for CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, CHI St. Vincent North and CHI St. Vincent, Morrilton.