Issam Makhoul, M.D. Medical Oncologist
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Cancer Care
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Care
- Breast Cancer Care
- Neurological Cancer Care
- Skin Cancer Care
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
Primary Appointment Location
Women’s Cancer Clinic — Breast
4018 W. Capitol Ave.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- (501) 296-1200
New Patients - (501) 686-8522
Returning Patients
About Dr. Makhoul
Clinical Biography
Issam Makhoul, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He is also the inaugural recipient of the Laura F. Hutchins, M.D., Endowed Chair for Hematology and Oncology. He is also director of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program. After receiving his medical degree from Tishreen University in Lattakia, Syria, Dr. Makhoul obtained a degree in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases from René Descartes University in Paris, France. Dr. Makhoul was a resident in internal medicine at Penn State Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Afterwards, he completed a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makhoul is certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology and the American Association for Cancer Research. His research interests include resistant breast cancer to hormonal therapy and chemotherapy, GI malignancies and quality of life in cancer patients.
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. Makhoul's Areas of Expertise
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.
Breast Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)
The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma, which begins in the cells of the ducts.
Neurological Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)
An adult central nervous system tumor is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissues of the brain and/or spinal cord.
Skin Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)
Skin cancer begins in the epidermis, which is made up of three kinds of cells
Dr. Makhoul's Academic Background
Administrative Roles
- Internal Medicine — Medical Oncology
- Division Director
Faculty Appointments
- Internal Medicine
- Associate Professor
Education
- Fellowship
- Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Graduate School
- Penn State College of Medicine
- University
- University of Paris Descartes
- Residency
- Penn State Geisinger Medical Center
- Medical School
- Tishreen University School of Medicine
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Hematology
Locations Where Dr. Makhoul Practices
Women’s Cancer Clinic — Breast , Primary Location
4018 W. Capitol Ave.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- (501) 296-1200
New Patients - (501) 686-8522
Returning Patients
UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Medical Oncology Clinic
4018 W. Capitol Ave.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Seventh Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- (501) 296-1200
New Patients - (501) 686-8530
Returning Patients