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Condition: Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Also called: MDS

A type of cancer in which the bone marrow does not make enough healthy blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets) and there are abnormal cells in the blood and/or bone marrow. When there are fewer healthy blood cells, infection, anemia, or bleeding may occur. Sometimes, MDS becomes acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Also called myelodysplastic syndrome.

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Treatments and Procedures Related to Myelodysplastic Syndrome

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Providers Treating Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Review each provider for availability.

Abhijit M. Godbole, M.D.

Abhijit M. Godbole, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Aasiya Matin, M.D.

Aasiya Matin, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Akash Mukherjee, M.D.

Akash Mukherjee, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Appalanaidu Sasapu, M.D.

Appalanaidu Sasapu, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Carolina D. Schinke, M.D.

Carolina D. Schinke, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Muthu Veeraputhiran, M.D.

Muthu Veeraputhiran, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Maurizio Zangari, M.D.

Maurizio Zangari, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute building

Hematology Oncology Clinic

4018 W. Capitol Ave.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Seventh Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
(501) 296-1200
New Patients
(501) 686-8530
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Areas of Expertise for Myelodysplastic Syndrome

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Cancer Care

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

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Multiple Myeloma Center at UAMS

Myeloma Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Myeloma and other plasma cell neoplasms are diseases in which the body produces too many plasma cells in the bone marrow, and these cells become abnormal.

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Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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