Leslie M. Harrell, D.O. Radiation Oncologist
Primary Appointment Location
Radiation Oncology Center
4130 Shuffield Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 664-4568
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Harrell
Clinical Biography
Dr. Harrell is a graduate of the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. She completed an internship in internal medicine at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth Virginia. She completed her residency in radiation oncology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, and a fellowship in proton and pediatric radiation oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Harrell, who previously practiced radiation oncology in Oklahoma City, specializes in pediatric cancer, breast cancer and cancers of the central nervous system. She uses advanced radiation treatments to target tumors and reduce radiation exposure to surrounding organs and tissues. Treatments include intensity-modulated radiation therapy, high-dose rate brachytherapy and proton therapy, a noninvasive cancer treatment that uses a beam of protons (the subatomic particle found in the nucleus of every atom) to destroy cancer cells.
Dr. Harrell's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Radiation Oncology
- Assistant Professor
Education
- Medical School
- University of North Texas Health Science Center
College of Osteopathic Medicine - Internship
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Internal Medicine - Residency
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Radiation Oncology - Fellowship
- University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Proton and Pediatric Radiation Oncology
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. Harrell's Areas of Expertise
Cancer Care
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.
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
Breast Care (Part of Women's Health)
From yearly exams to the most technical specialized procedures, our doctors provide a personalized treatment plan for you
Locations Where Dr. Harrell Practices
Radiation Oncology Center , Primary Location
4130 Shuffield Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 664-4568
New and Returning Patients
UAMS Baptist Health Radiation Therapy Center
3401 Springhill Dr.
Baptist Health Springhill Medical Plaza
Suite 130
North Little Rock, AR 72117
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 214-2460
New and Returning Patients