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Frits van Rhee, M.D., Ph.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

Primary Appointment Location

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

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-7105
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
4.7 out of 5
507 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
34 comments
Frits van Rhee, M.D., Ph.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. van Rhee

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. 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.

Publications

Dr. 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.

  • Amyloidosis
  • Castleman Disease
  • Extramedullary Disease (EMD)
  • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Unknown Significance (MGUS)
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Plasma Cell Leukemia
  • Plasmacytoma
  • POEMS Syndrome
  • Smoldering Myeloma
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

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.

  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Stem Cell Transplantation

Dr. van Rhee's Areas of Expertise

Image of male doctor giving intravenous drip chemotherapy treatment to a female cancer patient.

Cancer Care

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

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Multiple Myeloma Center at UAMS

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.

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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.

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Locations Where Dr. van Rhee Practices

Multiple Myeloma Center at UAMS

Myeloma Center , Primary Location

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

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-7105
New and Returning Patients
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UAMS Medical Center exterior

UAMS Medical Center

4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-8000
New and Returning Patients
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Explained Things Clearly
0.0 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.6 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
4.7 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.6 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.8 out of 5
Recommend Provider
4.8 out of 5

Overall: 4.7 out of 5

(507 Ratings, 34 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

I am most pleased with Dr. VanRhee and his staff. I am thrilled with my progress and will definitely recommend him in the future. He has treated my daughter and we have progressed greatly with his care.

Date

Oct 16, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

I'm very pleased with my doctor and staff.

Date

Oct 15, 2019
4 out of 5

Comment

My provider is obviously at the top of his field. The only problem I have is he is a man of few words. I can see he is studying my stats which makes his verbal exchange limited. As I am not the brightest bulb in the pack I need to be "held by my hand". Just a side note, I am [65-80] years of age, I can attest to the fact UAMS has, hands down, the friendliest staff one can hope to have attending.

Date

Oct 10, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

The doctor & NP were on time -- however, it took an hour after their evaluation and orders for the scheduler and the discharge nurse to complete paperwork!!

Date

Oct 10, 2019
4 out of 5

Comment

The clinic was slower than normal in seeing me and the staff rushed through the process when the appointment went past the end of the work day. The doctor was knowledgeable and very helpful though and answered all my questions.

Date

Oct 8, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

I had a 10:00 am appt with Dr Vanrhee and sat in the exam room and finally saw him around 11:40. He could have had prior problems to take care of for one reason or another. Dr Vanrhee discussed my tests with me and answered all my questions and concerns. He is wonderful!!! This only took about 15 to 20 mins. Then I had to wait again for the nurse to get my return orders and then the scheduler to set up my tests. I was finally able to leave around 1:45. I just feel this appt was chaotic and unorganized by the doctor's staff. I had to wait entirely too long.

Date

Sep 18, 2019
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Make an Appointment With Dr. van Rhee

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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Phone: (501) 686-7000
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