James Y. Suen, M.D. Facial Plastic Surgery Otolaryngologist
Primary Appointment Location
Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center
501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Cancer Care
- Head and Neck Cancer Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Suen
Clinical Biography
Dr. James Y. Suen is a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. Suen received his medical degree from UAMS in 1966. He completed residencies in general surgery and otolaryngology at San Francisco General Hospital and UAMS. A captain in the United States Air Force, he completed a fellowship in ptolaryngic pathology at the Armed Forces’ Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C., and was an advanced senior fellow in head and neck surgery at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Suen is a fellow in the American Academy of Otolaryngologists and the American Head and Neck Society, of which he is past president.
Dr. Suen has been awarded the Red Sash Award for Teaching on multiple occasions. In 1990, he was the recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Award given by the UAMS College of Medicine. In 1991, he was honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award awarded by KARK-TV and the Governor’s Office of Volunteerism.
In 1995 he was selected for the Distinguished Alumnus Award by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He served as one of President William Clinton’s personal physicians during his administration.
He was one of the co-founders of the Arkansas Cancer Research Center and was the executive director from 2002 to 2007.
In 2006 he was selected by the UAMS College of Medicine to deliver the annual Distinguished Faculty Lectureship.
His primary surgical interests include head and neck cancer, congenital vascular lesions of the head and neck and diseases of the larynx.
He is the author and editor of six medical textbooks, including “Cancer of the Head and Neck,” which is used worldwide by medical schools. In 1995 he was selected by Good Housekeeping as one of the top 400 cancer specialists in the United States and, since that time, he has been listed in all editions as one of the Best Doctors in America.
Resources Related to Dr. Suen
Success Story: Spence Churchill (Article)
Spence Churchill has almost always had trouble swallowing, but with the help of Dr. Suen, he was able to swallow and eliminated the need for a feeding tube.
Read the Article
Success Story: Kim and Chris Fowler (Article)
Chris Fowler was diagnosed with throat cancer sought treatment from James Suen, and is now cancer free.
Read the ArticleDr. Suen's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Distinguished Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Fellowship
- Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
- Residency
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Medical School
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery — Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Suen
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 by Dr. Suen
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Suen's Areas of Expertise
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.
Cancer Care
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.
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.
Locations Where Dr. Suen Practices
Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center , Primary Location
501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Head and Neck Oncology Clinic
449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-296-1200
New Patients - 501-686-8224
Returning Patients
Comment
I still have not had a call regarding the results of my CT scan, very disappointed, it's been a week today. I called LM.
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Mar 18, 2025Comment
Dr. Suen is a very special Doctor!
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Mar 06, 2025Comment
Alll good.
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Feb 09, 2025Comment
We are blessed to have Dr Suen in Arkansas. He has performed miracles on lots of patients, including myself.
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Jan 29, 2025Comment
Dr. Suen always takes great care of me. Helps me and listens to me.
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Jan 29, 2025Comment
Dr Suen is excellent
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Jan 22, 2025Comment
I have so much confidence & respect of Dr Suen
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Jan 15, 2025Comment
Best expertise in the business
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Jan 08, 2025Comment
Dr Suen listened and knew exactly my problem! He gave me a solution and scheduled surgery we had talked thoroughly about. [DIAGNOSIS]
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Dec 18, 2024Comment
I greatly appreciate not being rushed and being asked more than once if I had any additional questions.
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Dec 04, 2024