Head and Neck Oncology Clinic
Address
449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Seventh Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
Contact Information
- General Information
- 501-686-8224
- Appointments
- 501-296-1200
New Patients - 501-686-8224
Returning Patients - Referrals & Records Fax
- 501-603-1550
Hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday
- 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Wednesday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- 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 Health provider 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., seven days a week.
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About the Head and Neck Oncology Clinic
If you suspect that you have a head or neck tumor or have been diagnosed, the UAMS Health Head and Neck Oncology Clinic is here to help you.
Our clinic provides the most advanced treatment with state-of-the-art equipment for all types of malignant and benign tumors of the head and neck, including:
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Thyroid
- Parathyroid
- Vascular malformations
- Salivary gland tumors
- Skull base tumors
Doctors in the Head and Neck Oncology Clinic work closely with our other cancer specialists, such as radiation oncologists and medical oncologists, to decide the best treatment plan available for you. Should you require reconstructive surgery, a surgeon with extensive reconstruction experience is available to see you in the same building as our clinic.
This multidisciplinary approach to health care is the standard for clinics in the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and not only offers comprehensive care but also reduces the number of clinic visits required.
Depending on your condition, you may be eligible to participate in clinical trials offering new and innovative treatment not available elsewhere in Arkansas.
Thyroid Center
Many people with thyroid problems do not even know what they are experiencing because the symptoms are common and are often attributed to other medical problems.
At the UAMS Health Head and Neck Oncology Clinic, our Thyroid Center is a multidisciplinary referral center specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant thyroid and parathyroid diseases.
Our interdisciplinary team of fellowship-trained surgeons, endocrinologists, pathologists, radiologists and nuclear medicine doctors work with our Thyroid Center staff in the treatment and long-term management of thyroid malignancies. State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment is available for our patients, including video laryngoscopy and high-resolution ultrasound.
You will have access to all specialists on our team during your visit, which ensures shorter evaluation times, comprehensive care and a patient-centered experience.
Through research and education, our team also strives to advance the knowledge and investigate new treatments of thyroid disorders. Our research program, dedicated to advancing the fields of thyroid/parathyroid medical treatment, assures that you receive the best care based on the very latest findings.
A broad range of conditions affecting the thyroid and parathyroid are treated at the Thyroid Center:
- Thyroid masses
- Thyroid cancer
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Graves’ disease
- Parathyroid disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Goiter
- Genetic thyroid / parathyroid conditions
- Thyroid cancer treatment
- Graves’ disease treatment (overactive thyroid)
- Hyperparathyroidism treatment and minimally invasive radio-guided parathyroidectomy
Parking Information
Parking is available in Parking 3, a parking deck at the corner of South Cedar Street and West Capitol Avenue. Parking stubs for patients are validated in the clinic. For your convenience, park on Levels 2B, 3B, 4B or 5B.
Valet parking is available in front of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute for a fee.
Get DirectionsDirections From the Parking Area
- Take the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute elevators in Parking 3 at Level 2B.
- Exit the walkway on Level 2B of Parking 3 and you will be at the entrance to the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.
- Enter the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and take Elevator D to the seventh floor or visit the Welcome Desk for assistance.
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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 the Head and Neck Oncology Clinic
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Conditions Diagnosed or Treated at the Head and Neck Oncology Clinic
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed at the Head and Neck Oncology Clinic
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Areas of Expertise Represented at the Head and Neck Oncology Clinic
Cancer Care
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.
Ear, Nose and Throat Care
ENT doctors can treat issues that range from the everyday to the complex. We provide both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for a wide range of conditions.
Head and Neck Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)
Our multidisciplinary team tailors treatment plans, including reconstructive surgery, reducing clinic visits. Explore clinical trials for innovative options.
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