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Richard L. Crownover, M.D. Radiation Oncologist

Overview

Areas of Expertise
Cancer Care
Breast Cancer Care
Radiation Oncology Care
Bone Cancer Care
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Types
Adults
Children and Adolescents
Language
English

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Primary Appointment Location

Radiation Oncology Center
4130 Shuffield Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 664-4568
New and Returning Patients
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Richard L. Crownover, M.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Crownover

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. Crownover

Clinical Biography

Dr. Richard L. Crownover sees patients in the UAMS Radiation Oncology Center and specializes in the treatment of gynecological cancers, breast cancer and sarcoma.

Conditions Treated

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

  • Bone Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Sarcoma
  • Uterus/Endometrial Cancer
  • Vaginal Cancer
  • Vulvar 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.

  • Radiation Therapy

Dr. Crownover's Areas of Expertise

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

Cancer Care

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

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Women in pink supporting Breast Cancer

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.

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Radiation Oncology Center

Radiation Oncology Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.

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CT Scan Knee joint

Bone Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer. It starts in bone cells that make new bone tissue.

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Dr. Crownover's Academic Background

Academic Biography

Known for his innovative development of a tracking system to deliver radiosurgery to moving targets within the body, Crownover most recently served as professor and Radiation Oncology Residency Program director at the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Mays Cancer Center.

Prior to joining Mays Cancer Center, he was the first director of the Regional Cancer Center at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Reading, Pennsylvania, and director of the CyberKnife Program and chief of Breast and Musculoskeletal Tumor Services in Radiation Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.

After earning his medical degree and doctorate in physics from Duke University, Crownover remained to complete his internship at the Duke University Medical Center. He then completed his residency at the University of California San Francisco, where he served as chief resident.

Crownover is a highly sought after lecturer both nationally and internationally and is the author of numerous book chapters and academic journal articles. His clinical research interests include medical applications of advanced technology including robotics, stereotactic body radiotherapy, high-dose-rate brachytherapy and surface-image guidance, among other areas.

He is a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American Society of Breast Disease, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Connective Tissue Oncology Society, and Society of Neuro-Oncology, among others.

Faculty Appointments

Radiation Oncology
Professor

Locations Where Dr. Crownover Practices

Radiation Oncology Center

Radiation Oncology Center , Primary Location

4130 Shuffield Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 664-4568
New and Returning Patients
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Crownover

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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Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-7000
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