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Area of Expertise: Gastrointestinal Cancer Care(Part of Cancer Care)

U.S. News High Performing Procedure Emblem for Colorectal Surgery

Cancers of the digestive system can be very serious, impacting both survival and quality of life. The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is the best hope of treating these cancers and minimizing their long-term effects.

Colorectal surgeons (L to R) Sandra Minerva Garcia, MD; Shinho Thomas Kang, MD; Jonathan Laryea, MD; Jamie Cannon, MD

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Related Resources

What Is Robotic Surgery? (Video)

In this video, Dr. Jamie Cannon, a globally recognized colorectal surgeon at UAMS Health, breaks down the truth behind robotic-assisted surgery.

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Understanding Colorectal Cancer & Your Treatment Options (Video)

In this video, Dr. Jamie Cannon, colorectal surgeon at UAMS Health, offers insight, clarity, and hope to patients facing this diagnosis.

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Hepatobiliary Program (Video)

Our hepatobiliary surgical team provides expert, multidisciplinary surgical care to patients with liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile duct problems.

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When Should I Get a Colonoscopy? (Video)

Dr. Kang discusses when the majority of people should start receiving colonoscopies and other important information related to this procedure.

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Related Conditions

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Anal Cancer
  • Appendix Cancer
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer

Related Medical Treatments and Procedures

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Cancer Surgery
  • CAR T-cell Therapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Colonic J-pouch Procedure
  • Hormone Therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Stem Cell Transplantation

Providers

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Lyle J. Burdine, M.D., Ph.D.

Lyle J. Burdine, M.D., Ph.D. Transplant Surgeon

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Jamie A. Cannon, M.D.

Jamie A. Cannon, M.D. Colorectal Surgeon

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Sandra M. Garcia Osogobio, M.D.

Sandra M. Garcia Osogobio, M.D. Colorectal Surgeon

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Mauricio Garcia Saenz de Sicilia, M.D.

Mauricio Garcia Saenz de Sicilia, M.D. Transplant Hepatologist

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Rangaswamy Govindarajan, M.D.

Rangaswamy Govindarajan, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Sumant Inamdar, M.D.

Sumant Inamdar, M.D. Gastroenterologist

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S. Thomas Kang, M.D.

S. Thomas Kang, M.D. Surgeon

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Jonathan A. Laryea, M.D.

Jonathan A. Laryea, M.D. Colorectal Surgeon

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Sonia T. Orcutt, M.D.

Sonia T. Orcutt, M.D. Surgical Oncologist

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Raj B. Patel, M.D.

Raj B. Patel, M.D. Surgeon

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Felix I. Tellez-Avila, M.D.

Felix I. Tellez-Avila, M.D. Gastroenterologist

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Locations

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Exterior of the Hickingbotham Outpatient Center

Baptist Health / UAMS Thoracic Surgery Clinic (Part of UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Clinic — Little Rock)

9500 Kanis Road
Hickingbotham Outpatient Center
Suite 500
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-202-4715
New and Returning Patients
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Medical Oncology Clinic

Medical Oncology Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8530
Returning Patients
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Surgical Oncology

Surgical Oncology Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8211
Returning Patients
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Related Areas of Expertise

  • Digestive Health

    With highly skilled and trained specialists and the latest technology, UAMS Health's digestive health services are the most complete in the state.

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