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Sharmilan Thanendrarajan, M.D., Ph.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

Primary Appointment Location

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

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-686-7105
New Patients
501-686-8230
Returning Patients
View Location

Overview

Areas of Expertise
Cancer Care
Myeloma Care
Blood Cancer Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Adults
Languages
English, German
4.7 out of 5
663 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
131 comments
Sharmilan Thanendrarajan, M.D., Ph.D.

Contents

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

Make an Appointment With Dr. Thanendrarajan

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. Thanendrarajan

Clinical Biography

Dr. Thanendrarajan is an associate professor of medicine at the Myeloma Center within the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS and an expert in the field of multiple myeloma, amyloidosis and other types of plasma cell disorders.

Dr. Thanendrarajan is German board-certified in hematology, oncology and internal medicine and U.S. board-certified in internal medicine. He completed his fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University Hospital Bonn, Germany, and his residency in internal medicine at the General Hospital Hagen and University Hospital Bonn, Germany. He earned his medical degree and doctorate in medicine from the Medical College of Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany.

He is a fellow of the American College of Medicine and member of several professional organizations including American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, German Society of Hematology and Oncology, German Cancer Society and German Society of Internal Medicine.

He has contributed to various peer-reviewed scientific articles, reviews and abstracts related to multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders.

Dr. Thanendrarajan's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

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

Education and Training

Fellowship
University Hospital Bonn
Hematology and Oncology
Medical School
Ruhr-University Bochum

Associations

  • American Society of Hematology
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • German Society for Hematology and Medical Oncology
  • German Cancer Society
  • German Society for Internal Medicine
  • American College of Physicians

Dr. Thanendrarajan's Research

Latest Publications

Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications.

    Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Thanendrarajan

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

    • Amyloidosis
    • Castleman Disease
    • Extramedullary Disease (EMD)
    • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Unknown Significance (MGUS)
    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Leukemia
    • Plasmacytoma
    • POEMS Syndrome
    • Smoldering Myeloma
    • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

    Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Thanendrarajan

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

    • Advanced Diagnostics
    • Chemotherapy
    • Immunotherapy
    • Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Total Therapy Approach

    Dr. Thanendrarajan'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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    Multiple Myeloma Center at UAMS

    Myeloma Care (Part of Cancer Care)

    The UAMS Myeloma Center is the most comprehensive center in the world for research and clinical care related to multiple myeloma.

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    Blood Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

    UAMS 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. Thanendrarajan Practices

    Myeloma Center

    Myeloma Center , Primary Location

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

    Appointment Phone Numbers
    501-686-7105
    New Patients
    501-686-8230
    Returning Patients
    View Location Get Directions

    Patient Ratings & Reviews

    Average Ratings

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

    Overall: 4.7 out of 5

    (663 Ratings, 131 Comments)

    Individual Reviews

    5 out of 5

    Comment

    This was a phone visit with Dr.T. thank you

    Date

    Aug 29, 2022
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    EXCELLENT CARE FROM TOP PROFESSIONALS. BEST ANYWHERE!

    Date

    Aug 17, 2022
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Took alot of time with me. Did not rush the appointment. Thank you for being here for me

    Date

    Aug 17, 2022
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Awesome vists. Woo Pig Razorbacks

    Date

    Jul 20, 2022
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Good experience

    Date

    Jul 19, 2022
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Everything went good!

    Date

    Jul 8, 2022
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    Make an Appointment With Dr. Thanendrarajan

    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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