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Muthu V. Kumaran, M.D. Medical Oncologist

Primary Appointment Location

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

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8530
Returning Patients
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Overview

Areas of Expertise
Cancer Care
Blood Cancer Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Adults
Languages
English, Tamil
4.8 out of 5
108 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
15 comments
Muthu V. Kumaran, M.D.

Contents

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

Make an Appointment With Dr. Kumaran

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.

Resources Related to Dr. Kumaran

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Dr. Kumaran's Academic Background

Academic Biography

Muthu V. Kumaran, M.D., is an associate professor in the UAMS Department of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Kumaran received his medical degree from the Stanley Medical College in his native India. He went on to receive a Master of Public Health from the University of Oklahoma. He then completed residency training in internal medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania. He has also completed fellowships in transfusion medicine at UAMS, hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplantation at Wayne State University, and bone marrow transplantation at Stanford University.

Dr. Kumaran is board-certified in clinical cardiac electrophysiology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, the American Association for Blood Banks, the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Society of Oncology.

Faculty Appointments

Department of Internal Medicine — Division of Hematology and Oncology
Associate Professor

Education and Training

Fellowship
Stanford University
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Fellowship
Wayne State University
Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation
Fellowship
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Transfusion Medicine
Residency
Abington Memorial Hospital
Internal Medicine
Postgraduate Education
University of Oklahoma
Master of Public Health
Medical School
Stanley Medical College

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine — Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Associations

  • American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  • American Association for Blood Banks
  • American Society of Hematology
  • American Society of Oncology

Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Kumaran

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

  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Kumaran

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

  • CAR T-cell Therapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Stem Cell Transplantation

Dr. Kumaran's Areas of Expertise

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Cancer Care

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

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Close up of lab assistant in uniform, with mask and rubber gloves holding test tube with blood sample while sitting on chair and typing on laptop.

Blood Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

UAMS Health hematologists work in collaboration with teams of experts from every medical and surgical specialty for the care of patients with blood diseases.

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Locations Where Dr. Kumaran Practices

Medical Oncology Clinic

Medical Oncology Clinic , Primary Location

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

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8530
Returning Patients
View Location Get Directions
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute building

Sickle Cell Clinic

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

Appointment Phone Number
855-742-2355
New and Returning Patients
View Location Get Directions

Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8 out of 5
Provider discussed treatment options
4.8 out of 5
Provider explained things clearly
4.8 out of 5
Provider included you in decisions
4.8 out of 5
Provider showed concern
4.8 out of 5

Overall: 4.8 out of 5

(108 Ratings, 15 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

Would recommend them many times over - love this group

Date

Mar 23, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Kumaran listens attentively to his patients concerns with great empathy always.

Date

Mar 23, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

I have great respect for DR Kumuran. I trust him and he seems to respect me and my medical knowledge

Date

Mar 21, 2025
4.2 out of 5

Comment

The doctor is very great and he listens but the nurse practitioner well she really don't care I think bc she don't know how to help you get a product from some where.

Date

Mar 21, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Yes I do recommend Dr Kumaran

Date

Mar 07, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Kumaran is the best!!!

Date

Feb 21, 2025
More Recent Reviews
5 out of 5

Comment

Would recommend them many times over - love this group

Date

Mar 23, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Kumaran listens attentively to his patients concerns with great empathy always.

Date

Mar 23, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

I have great respect for DR Kumuran. I trust him and he seems to respect me and my medical knowledge

Date

Mar 21, 2025
4.2 out of 5

Comment

The doctor is very great and he listens but the nurse practitioner well she really don't care I think bc she don't know how to help you get a product from some where.

Date

Mar 21, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Yes I do recommend Dr Kumaran

Date

Mar 07, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Kumaran is the best!!!

Date

Feb 21, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Very professional and knowledgeable. I really like my doctor

Date

Dec 18, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Kumaran is a wonderful doctor. UAMS is blessed to have him

Date

Nov 30, 2024
3.2 out of 5

Comment

It was pretty quick. In and out in 5 mins flat easily. Told me the major issue was gone and to keep doing what I was doing with a minor issue that had arouse. And then told me to get a PCP.

Date

Nov 27, 2024
4.6 out of 5

Comment

All good

Date

Nov 22, 2024

Make an Appointment With Dr. Kumaran

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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