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
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
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
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
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.
Cancer Care
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.
Locations Where Dr. Crary Practices
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
Arkansas Children’s Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-334-3485
New and Returning Patients