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  3. Michael J. Birrer, M.D., Ph.D.

Michael J. Birrer, M.D., Ph.D. Medical Oncologist

Overview

Areas of Expertise
Cancer Care
Gynecologic Cancer Care
Patient Type
Adults
Language
English

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Primary Appointment Location

Women’s Cancer Clinic — Gynecology
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
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Michael J. Birrer, M.D., Ph.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Birrer

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. Birrer

Clinical Biography

Birrer completed his medical degree and doctorate of philosophy in 1982 in the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Following a medical internship and residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, Birrer entered the Medical Oncology Fellowship program at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. After his fellowship, Birrer was appointed senior investigator (with tenure) and established the molecular mechanism section in the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. His clinical interests include ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer and cervical cancer.

In 2008, Birrer was appointed professor of medicine at the Harvard School of Medicine and assumed the position of director for both Gynecologic Medical Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Gynecologic Oncology Research Program at the Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center.

In 2017, he accepted the position of director of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he served as professor of medicine, pathology and OB-GYN. He served as chair and chair emeritus of the Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Research Program, chair of the Committee for Experimental Medicine of the Gynecologic Oncology Group, chair of the Translational Science Working Group of the Gynecologic Cancer Intergroup, and a member of the Gynecologic Cancer Steering Committee.

Conditions Treated

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

  • Cervical Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Uterus/Endometrial Cancer

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
  • Hormone Therapy
  • Immunotherapy

Dr. Birrer's Areas of Expertise

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Cancer Care

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

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Gynecology Cancer

Gynecologic Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

In the UAMS Gynecology Cancer Clinic, our doctors provide compassionate support and comprehensive treatment options for all types of gynecologic cancers.

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Dr. Birrer's Academic Background

Education

Fellowship
National Cancer Institute (Bethesda, Md.)
Medical Oncology
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital
Internship
Massachusetts General Hospital
Graduate School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Dr. Birrer's Research

Recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in gynecologic oncology, Birrer’s primary research interest is in characterizing the genomics of gynecologic cancers to improve the clinical management of these diseases. Birrer has approximately 400 publications, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, book chapters and review articles.

Locations Where Dr. Birrer Practices

Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute building

Women’s Cancer Clinic — Gynecology , 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
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Birrer

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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