Section Chief
![David L. Becton, M.D. David L. Becton, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/05/Becton_David-Lee-245x327.jpg)
David L. Becton, M.D.
Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Lawrence H. Schmieding Chair in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Lawrence H. Schmieding Chair in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Clinical Bio
Faculty Members
![Lauren Appell, M.D. Lauren E. Appell. M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/07/Appell_Lauren-E_web-245x327.jpg)
Lauren Appell, M.D.
Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy
Assistant Professor of Pediatric of Hematology/Oncology
Assistant Professor of Pediatric of Hematology/Oncology
Website: Clinical Bio
![Kevin J. Bielamowicz, M.D. Kevin J. Bielamowicz, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2021/09/Bielamowicz_Kevin-James-245x327.jpg)
Kevin J. Bielamowicz, M.D.
Medical Director of Brain Tumor Program
Medical Director of Innovative Cancer Therapeutics
Associate Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Medical Director of Innovative Cancer Therapeutics
Associate Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Clinical Bio
Website: Research Bio
![Tucker Blackledge, M.D. Tucker Blackledge, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/07/Blackledge_Tucker-S_web-245x327.jpg)
Tucker Blackledge, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Clinical Bio
![Cristyn N. Branstetter, M.D. Cristyn Branstetter, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2021/06/Cristyn-Branstetter-M.D.-324x327.jpg)
Cristyn N. Branstetter, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Location: Arkansas Children's Northwest
![Samrat Roy Choudhury, Ph.D. Samrat Roy Choudhury, Ph.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2020/12/Roy-Choudhury-Ph.D.-245x327.jpg)
Samrat Roy Choudhury, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Research Bio
![Shelley E. Crary, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2021/09/Crary_Shelley-Elaine-Wetsell-245x327.jpg)
Shelley E. Crary, M.D.
Co-Director, UAMS TRI Pilot Program
Co-Director, UAMS TRI MS-CTS Scholarship Program
Medical Director, Arkansas Center for Bleeding Disorders
Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Co-Director, UAMS TRI MS-CTS Scholarship Program
Medical Director, Arkansas Center for Bleeding Disorders
Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Clinical Bio
Website: Research Bio
![David P. Douglass, M.D. David Douglas, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2020/09/David-Douglass-M.D.-245x327.jpg)
David P. Douglass, M.D.
Associate Program Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Assistant Medical Director, Innovative Cancer Therapeutics
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Assistant Medical Director, Innovative Cancer Therapeutics
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Clinical Bio
![Jason E. Farrar, M.D. Jason Farrar, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2020/09/Jason-Farrar-M.D.-245x327.jpg)
Jason E. Farrar, M.D.
Director, ACRI Genomic Core Laboratory, ACRI
Co-Director, ACH Leukemia and Lymphoma Program
Associate Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Co-Director, ACH Leukemia and Lymphoma Program
Associate Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Clinical Bio
Website: Research Bio
![Medhavi Honhar, M.D. Dr. Medhavi Honhar](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2023/08/Honhar_Medhavi_web-245x327.jpg)
Medhavi Honhar, M.D.
![Joana M. Mack, M.D. Joana Mack, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2020/09/Joana-Mack-M.D.--245x327.jpg)
Joana M. Mack, M.D.
Program Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Medical Director, Vascular Anomalies Center of Excellence
Associate Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Medical Director, Vascular Anomalies Center of Excellence
Associate Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Email: JMMack@uams.edu
Website: Clinical Bio
Website: Research Bio
![Arunkumar Modi, M.D. Arunkumark Modi, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2021/06/Arunkumar-Modi-245x327.jpg)
Arunkumar Modi, M.D.
Medical Director, Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy
Associate Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Associate Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Clinical Bio
![C. Suzanne “Carolyn” Saccente, M.D. Suzanne](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2020/09/Saccente_Carolyn_MD-245x327.jpg)
C. Suzanne “Carolyn” Saccente, M.D.
Medical Director, Apheresis Program
Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease Program
Medical Director, THRIVE (Survivorship) Program
Associate Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease Program
Medical Director, THRIVE (Survivorship) Program
Associate Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Clinical Bio
![Robert “Bob” L. Saylors, M.D. Bob Saylors, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2020/09/Bob-Saylors-M.D..jpg)
Robert “Bob” L. Saylors, M.D.
Chief of Staff, Arkansas Children's Northwest
Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Clinical Bio
![Divyaswathi Citla Sridhar, M.D. Divyaswathi Citla Sridhar, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2021/06/Citla_Divya_MD_ACH-04192021-850_6493-245x327.jpg)
Divyaswathi Citla Sridhar, M.D.
![Ellen van der Plas, Ph.D. Ellen van der Plas, Ph.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/11/van-der-Plas_Ellen_PhD-11-04-2022-262x327.jpg)
Ellen van der Plas, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Research Bio
Staff
APRNs
- Jennifer Gravette, APRN
- Leslie Humiston, APRN
- Ginger King, APRN
- Candace Mayle, APRN
Specialty Nurses
- Robyn Abernathy, RN
- Whitney Baldwin, RN
- Amy Eichenlaub, RN
- Stephanie Elsby, RN
- Traci Hackler, RN
- Keri Hamm, RN
- Ashleigh Herlacher, RN
- Lindsey Miller, RN
- Angela Mull, RN
- Stephanie Thomas, RN
- Lora Parker, RN
- Kaitlin Rigsby, RN
- Whitni White, RN
Research Staff
- Kristen Bradley, RN
- Suzy Hall
- Jacqueline Jackson
- Maggie McDuffie
- Rebecca Myrick
- D’Ann Pierce, RN
- Matt Ray
- Catherine Redinger, RN
- Cindy Walton
Contact Us
![Rachel M. Kelley Rachel M. Kelley, Office Manager - Hematology and Oncology](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2023/02/Kelley_Rachel-M_web-245x327.jpg)
Rachel M. Kelley