Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Issam Makhoul

Hematology
Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute
8901 Carti Way, 
Little Rock, AR 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
9
conditions
Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute
8901 Carti Way, 
Little Rock, AR 

Overview

Issam Makhoul is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Dr. Makhoul is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Vulvectomy, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 82 peer reviewed articles and participating in 12 clinical trials. Dr. Makhoul is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in AR

Hospital Affiliations

Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock

Languages Spoken

English
French

Gender

Male

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Locations

Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute
8901 Carti Way, Little Rock, AR 72205

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

12 Clinical Trials

In Vivo Real-time Detection of Circulating Melanoma Cells
In Vivo Real-time Detection of Circulating Melanoma Cells
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Radiation, Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Dabrafenib Mesylate, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Trametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase 2 Single Arm Trial of Cisplatin, Nab-Paclitaxel, and Cetuximab (CACTUX) in Patients With Incurable Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
Phase 2 Single Arm Trial of Cisplatin, Nab-Paclitaxel, and Cetuximab (CACTUX) in Patients With Incurable Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Nab-Paclitaxel, Cisplatin, Carboplatin, Cetuximab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Therapy Comparing Doxorubicin Plus Cyclophosphamide Followed by Weekly Paclitaxel With or Without Carboplatin for Node-Positive or High-Risk Node-Negative Triple-Negative Invasive Breast Cancer
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Therapy Comparing Doxorubicin Plus Cyclophosphamide Followed by Weekly Paclitaxel With or Without Carboplatin for Node-Positive or High-Risk Node-Negative Triple-Negative Invasive Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Eflornithine and Sulindac to Prevent Recurrence of High Risk Adenomas and Second Primary Colorectal Cancers in Patients With Stage 0-III Colon or Rectal Cancer, Phase III - Preventing Adenomas of the Colon With Eflornithine and Sulindac (PACES)
A Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Eflornithine and Sulindac to Prevent Recurrence of High Risk Adenomas and Second Primary Colorectal Cancers in Patients With Stage 0-III Colon or Rectal Cancer, Phase III - Preventing Adenomas of the Colon With Eflornithine and Sulindac (PACES)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
An Open-Label, Multicenter, Phase 1/2 Study of RP1 as a Single Agent and in Combination With PD1 Blockade in Patients With Solid Tumors [IGNYTE]
An Open-Label, Multicenter, Phase 1/2 Study of RP1 as a Single Agent and in Combination With PD1 Blockade in Patients With Solid Tumors [IGNYTE]
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drugs: RP1, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating the Use of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- One Year of Everolimus in Patients With High-Risk, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2/Neu Negative Breast Cancer
Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating the Use of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- One Year of Everolimus in Patients With High-Risk, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2/Neu Negative Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Anastrozole, Everolimus, Exemestane, Goserelin Acetate, Letrozole, Leuprolide Acetate, Tamoxifen Citrate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Study of Alpelisib in Combination With Fulvestrant for Men and Postmenopausal Women With Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2-negative Advanced Breast Cancer Which Progressed on or After Aromatase Inhibitor Treatment
A Phase III Randomized Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Study of Alpelisib in Combination With Fulvestrant for Men and Postmenopausal Women With Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2-negative Advanced Breast Cancer Which Progressed on or After Aromatase Inhibitor Treatment
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Fulvestrant, Alpelisib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Combined Phase i/II Efficacy Study of a Carbohydrate Mimotope-based Vaccine With MONTANIDE™ ISA 51 VG STERILE Combined With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Triple Negative Breast Cancer
A Combined Phase i/II Efficacy Study of a Carbohydrate Mimotope-based Vaccine With MONTANIDE™ ISA 51 VG STERILE Combined With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 07, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: P10s-PADRE, Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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82 Total Publications

ASCO Domestic Quality Programs.
ASCO Domestic Quality Programs.
Journal: JCO global oncology
Published: August 19, 2024
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What conditions does Dr. Issam Makhoul specialize in?

While Dr. Issam Makhoul is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

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Yes. Dr. Issam Makhoul has published 82 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). You can view a list of Dr. Issam Makhoul's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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