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Allen C. Sherman, Ph.D. Psychologist

Primary Appointment Location

Behavioral Medicine Clinic
4018 W. Capitol Ave.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Sixth Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
(501) 686-8700
New Patients
(501) 686-8700
Returning Patients
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Overview

Patient Type
Adults
Language
English

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Allen C. Sherman, Ph.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Sherman

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart.

About Dr. Sherman

Clinical Biography

Allen Sherman, Ph.D., completed his undergraduate work at Brown University and earned his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from University of Kansas.  He completed an internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Hospital.   Dr. Sherman helped develop and serves as director of the Behavioral Medicine Clinic at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute; the clinic provides specialized psychosocial services to patients and family members with cancer or other chronic illnesses. He also offers consultation and treatment for patients with other clinical concerns (such as stress and anxiety disorders, trauma, depression, and substance abuse).

Dr. Sherman leads the Behavioral Medicine Division research lab, where he is engaged in research concerning psychosocial oncology, quality-of-life, and religion and health.  He has published widely in these areas. He has served on a number of editorial boards and study sections, and is active in training students. Dr. Sherman is chair of the UAMS Institutional Review Board.   He is a member of the Society of Behavorial Medicine, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Group Psychotherapy Association, American Psychosomatic Society, American Psychological Association, and Arkansas Psychological Association.

Dr. Sherman's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor

Education

Graduate School
University of Kansas
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Internship
Harvard Medical School
Fellowship
Harvard Medical School

Professional Certifications

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Arkansas
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor

Conditions Treated

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

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Headache
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Palliative Care
  • Panic Disorder
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Substance Abuse
  • Trauma

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed

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

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Mind-body Interventions
  • Pain Management
  • Psychotherapy

Dr. Sherman's Areas of Expertise

Behavioral Health

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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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Locations Where Dr. Sherman Practices

Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute building

Behavioral Medicine Clinic , Primary Location

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

Appointment Phone Numbers
(501) 686-8700
New Patients
(501) 686-8700
Returning Patients
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Sherman

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart.

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