Hematology
Issam Makhoul, MD
Medical Director, Clinical Research, CARTI Cancer Center
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Issam Makhoul is a hematologist-oncologist and Medical Director of Clinical Research at the CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, and an assistant professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He completed his medical training at Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine and a residency in internal medicine at Penn State Geisinger Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Penn State Hershey Medical Cent
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Medical Oncology
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Hematology
Education & Training
- MD, Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine, Lattakia, Syria
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Penn State Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
- Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Hematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
LeukemiaLymphomaMultiple MyelomaHematologic Malignancies
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Baptist Health Fort Smith
- Baxter Health
Experience
45+ years in practice