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Shelley E. Crary, M.D. Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Primary Appointment Location

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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Overview

Areas of Expertise
Blood Cancer Care
Cancer Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes (Referral Required)
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Children and Adolescents
Languages
English, Spanish

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Shelley E. Crary, M.D.

Contents

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  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations

Make an Appointment With Dr. Crary

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

About Dr. Crary

Clinical Biography

Dr. Shelley Crary’s primary clinical and research interests are focused on the care of children with bleeding or clotting disorders. She also has a strong interest in the hematologic aspects and medical management of complex vascular anomalies and works closely with the vascular anomalies multidisciplinary team at Arkansas Children’s. Dr. Crary also serves as a mentor in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship and Pediatric Residency Programs.

Dr. Crary's Academic Background

Academic Biography

Dr. Shelley Crary received her undergraduate degree in 1996 from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She then attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. She completed Pediatrics residency at Vanderbilt University in 2003 and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas, in 2006. She also obtained a Master’s Degree in Clinical Science in 2009 from UT Southwestern.

Faculty Appointments

Department of Pediatrics — Division of Hematology and Oncology
Associate Professor

Education and Training

Postgraduate Education
University of Texas at Dallas
Science
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Undergraduate Education
George Washington University Health Sciences Center
Biology and Spanish

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics — General Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Associations

  • American Society of Hematology
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Arkansas Medical Society

Dr. Crary's Research

Dr. Crary is a pediatric hematologist who began her research career during her fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Her research interests focus primarily on hemostasis—both bleeding and clotting disorders in children. She is currently involved in studies investigating novel oral anticoagulants in children as well as gene therapy for Hemophilia A and B. Dr. Crary has an interest in coagulopathy as it relates to patients with complex vascular malformations and is the principal investigator of a grant to establish a Vascular Anomaly Collaborative Research Program at ACH.

In addition to her hemostasis focus, Dr. Crary has also been involved in several studies of pediatric sickle cell disease. She is currently enrolling patients on a study of a novel drug to treat sickle cell pain crises.

Dr. Crary's Areas of Expertise

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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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Cancer Care

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

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Locations Where Dr. Crary Practices

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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ACH Northwest exterior

Arkansas Children’s Northwest

2601 S. Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762

Appointment Phone Number
479-334-3485
New and Returning Patients
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Crary

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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