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Donald L. Bodenner, M.D., Ph.D. Endocrinologist

Primary Appointment Location

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

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8224
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Areas of Expertise
Cancer Care
Ear, Nose and Throat Care
Head and Neck Cancer Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Adults
Language
English

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Donald L. Bodenner, M.D., Ph.D.

Contents

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

Make an Appointment With Dr. Bodenner

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. Bodenner

Clinical Biography

Dr. Donald Lee Bodenner is director of the Thyroid Center and chief of Endocrine Oncology.  He specializes in Thyroid Cancer.

Dr. Donald Bodenner, UAMS Thyroid Center Director -- UAMS

Dr. Bodenner's Academic Background

Academic Biography

Dr. Donald Lee Bodenner is a professor in the Department of Geriatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He is director of the Thyroid Center and chief of Endocrine Oncology.

Dr. Bodenner earned his medical degree and a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Minnesota. He also completed his internship and residency at the University of Minnesota, where he was chief resident of internal medicine. Dr. Bodenner completed an endocrinology fellowship and was a senior staff fellow at the National Institutes of Health. He is a diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners and is board-certified in both internal medicine and endocrinology.

Dr. Bodenner is a member of the Endocrine Society, American Thyroid Association and American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. Throughout his medical career, Dr. Bodenner has received multiple awards for outstanding performance in the areas of clinical teaching and clinical research, including the American Federation of Clinical Research Early Career Development Award and the Red Sash Award at UAMS. In addition, he has contributed to numerous professional publications and written articles for such prestigious publications as the American Journal of Medicine and Journal of the American Geriatric Society. Currently, Dr. Bodenner is conducting clinical research in the field of thyroidology in which he has a special interest.

Faculty Appointments

Department of Geriatrics
Professor

Education and Training

Residency
University of Minnesota
Postgraduate Education
University of Minnesota
Doctorate in Chemistry
Medical School
University of Minnesota

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine — Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Endocrinology — Diabetes and Metabolism

Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Bodenner

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

  • Goiter
  • Graves' Disease
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Pituitary Tumors
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Disease

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Bodenner

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

  • Hormone Therapy

Dr. Bodenner's Areas of Expertise

Cancer Care

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

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Ear, Nose and Throat Care

ENT doctors can treat issues that range from the everyday to the complex. We provide both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for a wide range of conditions.

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Head and Neck Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Our multidisciplinary team tailors treatment plans, including reconstructive surgery, reducing clinic visits. Explore clinical trials for innovative options.

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Locations Where Dr. Bodenner Practices

Head and Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Oncology Clinic , Primary Location

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

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8224
New and Returning Patients
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The exterior of the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging

Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic

629 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-6219
New and Returning Patients
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Bodenner

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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