Medical Oncology Clinic
Address
4018 W. Capitol Ave.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Seventh Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
Contact Information
- Clinic Phone Number
- (501) 686-8530
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- (501) 296-1200
New Patients - (501) 686-8530
Returning Patients
Hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
After Hours
If you are in need of urgent or emergency care, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department at your local hospital.
If you are sick or have a minor injury and need to talk to someone right away, you can access UAMS HealthNow for a video visit with a UAMS provider 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
COVID-19 Update
Before Coming to UAMS
If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19, you will need to reschedule your appointment.
Patients who have had a COVID-19 infection may have in-person appointments 21 days after infection or a positive COVID test, as long as your symptoms are improving.
Call the UAMS appointment center at (501) 686-8000 to reschedule your appointment or ask if your appointment can be done by phone or video. Please call your clinic if you have questions about coming for an in-person visit.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Everyone who comes to UAMS is required to wear a mask and pass a health screening. You will also have your temperature taken. Please do not remove your mask until asked to do so by a UAMS employee.
Visitors required or recommended to quarantine by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) due to illness, potential exposure, travel or other reason are not allowed at UAMS until cleared by ADH.
Outpatient Visitor Guidelines
One visitor may come to your appointment with you. You may also include others in your appointment by phone or video chat. Visitors must be 18 or older. Some clinics have additional visitor guidelines. Call your clinic for more information if you have a visitation question.
Please visit our COVID-19 resources to learn more about what to expect at your appointment.
About Medical Oncology Clinic
The Medical Oncology Clinic sees patients with any cancer requiring chemotherapy or another form of infusion, including:
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Melanoma
- Gastrointestinal malignancies
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Urology cancers
You will be provided with primary cancer treatment and continuous follow-up. Second opinions are available for both inpatient and outpatients.
The multidisciplinary approach to health care, which includes input from caring specialists in many different areas, is the standard for our clinics in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.
Depending on your condition, you may be eligible to participate in research clinical trials, which offer new and innovative treatments not available elsewhere in Arkansas.
Appointment Information
For new patients, please call (501) 296-1200. For returning patients, call (501) 686-8530.
We will talk with you about your needs and may request further information be sent to us from your other physicians.
Although UAMS does not require a physician referral, some insurance providers require a referral for specialty care. Please check with your insurance provider before requesting an appointment.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
For your first appointment, please bring a photo ID and your insurance card along with a list of any medications you’re taking, including over-the-counter medications. You should also bring any medical records you can provide, including slides or test results from other clinics.
For future appointments, please provide updated medical and insurance information.
Providers at Medical Oncology Clinic
Conditions Treated
UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Areas of Expertise Represented at Medical Oncology Clinic
Cancer Care
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)
Gastrointestinal cancer refers to malignant conditions of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) and accessory organs of digestion.
Genitourinary Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)
Genitourinary cancers only develop in the male reproductive system and adrenal glands that are a part of the GU tract.
Lung Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Most lung cancer is caused by smoking, but some other exposures, such as radon, can cause
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