William F. Hefley, MD, FAAOS

Kenny Weaver, PA-C

As a certified physician assistant, Kenneth (Kenny) Weaver works alongside Dr. Hefley, treating patients for injury and illness of the hip, knee, and shoulder with minimally invasive joint replacement techniques, arthroscopy, and conservative measures. He has worked with Dr. Hefley exclusively since 2000 and, as a key member of the patient care team, is very experienced in Dr. Hefley’s procedures and protocols.

A native of Arkansas, Kenny joined the United States Army 82nd Airborne as a combat medic in 1988. After four years and two deployments he joined the Arkansas National Guard while attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology. In 1997, he was accepted to the Military Interservice Physician Assistant program, graduating in January 2000.

Kenny is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), and he has been a board-certified physician assistant surgical assist since 2000. He has been a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants since 2000.

Kenny retired from the Arkansas National Guard as Battalion Medical Officer in 2009 with 21 years of service, including four deployments to Desert Shield/Desert Storm and two to Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Kenny resides in North Little Rock with his wife Tamara and their three children, Corbin, Logan, and Grace. In his spare time Kenny coaches his kids’ baseball and football teams and enjoys running, biking, hunting, and fishing. He is also an active member of I.C. Church.

Grace J. Jenkins, PA-C

Grace (Gracie) Jenkins, PA-C joined the team at Bowen Hefley Orthopedics in September of 2023. She assists Dr. William F. Hefley, Jr., M.D. in both the operating room and clinical settings, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of patients with illness and injury of the hip, knee and shoulder. Gracie is eager to encourage patients in their journey to achieving a healthier lifestyle along with providing patients with an excellent quality of care.
Gracie is from Benton, Arkansas, where she attended Benton High School, graduating summa cum laude in 2017. She continued her education at Ouachita Baptist University, graduating summa cum laude in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology. During her free time and summers, she spent time achieving direct patient care through volunteering in elder service, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and spending countless hours alongside her grandfather, Dr. William N. Jones, in his Dermatology clinic.

Upon completion of her undergraduate degree, Gracie returned to the Little Rock area and began the Physician Assistant Program at UAMS. She was recognized each semester with Superior Academic Achievement and graduated in August of 2023 with a Master of Physician Assistant studies with High Honors. Gracie states during her clinical rotations she very quickly developed a passion for patient care through surgical specialties, and she found in her last core rotation that orthopedic surgery was where she could most clearly see herself growing as a provider. She is board certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is licensed through the Arkansas State Medical Board. She is currently a member of the Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).

Gracie is happily married to her husband, Reid, who is also in the medical field. She values quality time with friends and family. She greatly enjoys the outdoors, particularly the Buffalo National River area in Boxley, Arkansas. Gracie also loves taking time to be creative whether that be through pottery, calligraphy, or other forms of art. She is an active member of First Baptist Church in Benton. Gracie is very excited to serve the BHO community for many years to come!