John R Sims MD
Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery
Head & Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon
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8901 Carti WaySte 201Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone+1 501-906-3000
Fax+1 501-907-8373
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Summary
- Graduated medical school and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in 2009 with honors in research; then went on to complete residency training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in 2018, followed by a fellowship in Head & Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at Mount Sinai West in New York City under the mentorship of Dr. Mark Urken. Now at CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock, AR since September of 2019. Expertise is in head and neck cancer surgery, transoral robotic surgery (TORS), thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and microvascular reconstructive surgery of the head and neck.
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2018 - 2019
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2013 - 2018
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of MedicineClass of 2013
Certifications & Licensure
AR State Medical License 2019 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2018 - 2020
MN State Medical License 2014 - 2019
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsUtility of TTMV-HPV DNA in resolving indeterminate findings during oropharyngeal cancer surveillance.Scott A Roof, James Jabalee, Eleni M Rettig, Susmita Chennareddy, Rocco M Ferrandino 2nd
Oral Oncology. 2024-08-01 - 19 citationsNegative Predictive Value of Circulating Tumor Tissue Modified Viral (TTMV)-HPV DNA for HPV-driven Oropharyngeal Cancer Surveillance.Glenn J Hanna, Scott A Roof, Jamie Jabalee, Eleni M Rettig, Rocco Ferrandino
Clinical Cancer Research. 2023-10-13 - 1 citationsNovel technique to prevent or correct open-mouth deformity after bilateral mandibular resection: Use of tensor fascia lata slings.Lauren E Wein, Quinn F O'Malley, Monica H Xing, John R Sims, Neil Mundi
Head & Neck. 2022-08-01
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Press Mentions
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Now Cancer-Free After Thyroid SurgerySeptember 16th, 2022
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