Frits van Rhee, M.D., Ph.D. Hematologist/Oncologist
Primary Appointment Location
Myeloma Center
449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 686-7105
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. van Rhee
Clinical Biography
Frits van Rhee, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Medicine and Clinical Director of the UAMS Myeloma Center. He earned his medical degree from Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands, and his Ph.D. at the Imperial College of Science, Medicine and Technology, University of London. Dr. van Rhee trained in Internal Medicine and Hematology in the U.K., and in Bone Marrow Transplantation at John Radcliffe University Hospital in Oxford and the Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London. He holds the Charles and Clydene Scharlau Chair for Hematological Malignancies.
Dr. van Rhee is an international expert on Castleman Disease, with one of the largest populations of Castleman Disease patients in the world. He also is an expert in multiple myeloma and other hematologic malignancies, with a research focus in immunotherapy.
Dr. van Rhee is a member of the International Society for Cellular Therapy, the International Society for Experimental Hematology, the European Group for Bone and Marrow Transplantation, the Royal college of Physicians (U.K.), the Royal College of Pathologists (U.K.), and the American Society of Hematology. He has U.K. board certification in Internal Medicine and Hematology.
Resources Related to Dr. van Rhee
Dr. Van Rhee on Future Research Directions for CAR T-Cell Therapy in Multiple Myeloma (Video)
A significant question that remains with CAR T-cell therapy in for patients with multiple myeloma is where it fits into the treatment algorithm.
View Clinical ResourceDr. van Rhee's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Internal Medicine
- Professor
Education
- Fellowship
- John Radcliffe University Hospital
Bone Marrow Transplantation - Fellowship
- Hammersmith Hospital
- Fellowship
- University Hospital
- Graduate School
- University of London
Doctor of Philosophy - Medical School
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- MRCPath Hematology
Conditions Treated
UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
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.
Dr. van Rhee's Areas of Expertise
Cancer Care
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.
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.
Blood Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)
Cancer that begins in blood-forming tissue, such as the bone marrow, or in the cells of the immune system.
Locations Where Dr. van Rhee Practices
Myeloma Center , Primary Location
449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 686-7105
New and Returning Patients