Michael J. Birrer, M.D., Ph.D. Medical Oncologist
Primary Appointment Location
Women’s Cancer Clinic — Gynecology
449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-296-1200
New Patients - 501-686-8522
Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Cancer Care
- Gynecologic Cancer Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Birrer
Clinical Biography
Dr. Birrer is vice chancellor and director of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS. He specializes in gynecologic cancers.
Dr. Birrer's Academic Background
Academic 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.
Education and Training
- 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.
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Birrer
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. Birrer
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Birrer's Areas of Expertise
Cancer Care
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.
Gynecologic Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)
Our doctors provide compassionate support and comprehensive treatment options for all types of gynecologic cancers.
Locations Where Dr. Birrer Practices
Women’s Cancer Clinic — Gynecology , Primary Location
449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-296-1200
New Patients - 501-686-8522
Returning Patients