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  3. Matthew A. Steliga, M.D.

Matthew A. Steliga, M.D. Cardiovascular Surgeon

Primary Appointment Location

Surgical Oncology Clinic
449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8211
Returning Patients
View Location

Overview

Areas of Expertise
Cancer Care
Lung Cancer Care
Soft Tissue Cancer Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
4.6 out of 5
154 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
22 comments
Matthew A. Steliga, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • About
  • Podcast
  • Academic Background
  • Conditions
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations
  • Ratings & Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Steliga

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

About Dr. Steliga

Clinical Biography

Dr. Steliga specializes in thoracic oncology with an emphasis on lung cancer, esophageal cancer and other tumors of the chest and is experienced in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. He previously served as an instructor in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

A graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Steliga completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis, Tenn. He also served as a resident in cardiothoracic surgery at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston.

He is board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, an associate fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

UAMS Health Talk Podcast

In the UAMS Health Talk podcast, experts from UAMS talk about a variety of health topics, providing tips and guidelines to help people lead healthier lives. Listen to the episode(s) featuring Dr. Steliga.

Find other great episodes on other topics and from other UAMS providers.

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Dr. Steliga's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Surgery — Thoracic Surgery
Professor

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Steliga

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Empyema
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Disease
  • Lung Mass
  • Lung Nodule
  • Mesothelioma
  • Pleural Effusion

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Steliga

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Cancer Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic surgery

Dr. Steliga's Areas of Expertise

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

Cancer Care

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

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Doctor looking at Lung cancer xray

Lung Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Research is providing new hope for patients to overcome Lung Cancer and live long healthy lives.

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Soft Tissue Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Soft tissue sarcoma is a broad term for cancers that start in soft tissues (muscle, tendons, fat, lymph and blood vessels, and nerves).

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Locations Where Dr. Steliga Practices

Surgical Oncology

Surgical Oncology Clinic , Primary Location

449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8211
Returning Patients
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Recommend Provider
4.8 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.7 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
4.2 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.5 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.7 out of 5

Overall: 4.6 out of 5

(154 Ratings, 22 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

I was very comfortable with the staff. I felt that the doctors listened to me and care about my care.

Date

Jul 14, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

meeting the dr and staff was good and that the dr was very informative about my treatmentplanand what was to follow aftervthe surgery.

Date

Jun 30, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Steliga was very clear on explaining the procedure he will be doing. This will be the second time for him to operate on me. He is a truly gifted surgeon.

Date

May 26, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

The provider is great however every time we have a test scheduled they without fail run one and a half to two ours behind

Date

May 12, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

Everyone I encountered was very nice

Date

May 12, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

I appreciated the resident and the specialist- they both listened and agreed that we would work together to make the best decisions for my care and I honestly trust in the decision we made

Date

Apr 14, 2022
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Steliga

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

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