CARTI Adds Medical Oncologist Dr. Sam Makhoul to Medical Team

Will serve as medical director of research, expand CARTI’s research department CARTI announced today that it has added medical oncologist Sam Makhoul, M.D., to its team of cancer specialists, bringing its medical team to 44 physicians representing 12 specialties. In addition to treating patients at the CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock, Dr. Makhoul will … Continued

CARTI Adds Complex Surgical Oncologist Dr. J. Camilo Barreto to Surgical Department

Expands team of cancer experts to 43 physicians CARTI has added complex surgical oncologist J. Camilo Barreto, M.D., F.A.C.S., to its team of cancer specialists, bringing its medical team to 43 physicians representing 12 specialties. Dr. Barreto will see patients at the CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock.  “With the CARTI Surgery Center set to … Continued

CARTI Adds Four New Physicians to Medical Team

Expands team of cancer experts to 42 physicians representing 11 specialties CARTI announced today the addition of five new physicians to its team of cancer specialists – medical oncologist Andrew M. Briggler, M.D., radiation oncologist Brent Cameron, M.D., Ph.D.; diagnostic radiologist Shivang Desai, M.D.; and medical oncologist Appalanaidu Sasapu, M.D., FACP. With the addition of … Continued

CARTI Opens Third Breast Center Location

Screening mammograms now available at the CARTI Cancer Center in Russellville CARTI announced today the opening of its third Breast Center location, now open at the CARTI Cancer Center in Russellville. The Breast Center offers the most advanced 3D mammography technology outfitted with the SmartCurve breast stabilization system and MammoPad for greater comfort. Located at … Continued

Radiation Therapy Program | Meet Our 2020-21 Students

CARTI offers a one-year educational program to meet the demand for qualified radiation therapists. The 2020-21 class is set to graduate this month, so we wanted to let them introduce themselves and share their plans for the future. Riley Rorie“I am family oriented and passionate about building connections with the patients I come in contact … Continued

Jennifer Styron, CFO and Executive Vice President, 40 Under 40 Honoree

As seen in Arkansas Business Jennifer Styron entered the world of finance at a young age. While she was growing up in Saint Vincent (Conway County), Styron’s uncle and dad worked for the Small Business Administration. “And so that just led me down the path of a finance degree,” said Styron, Arkansas Business’ 2020 Nonprofit … Continued

CARTI To Serve As First Center In Us To Treat Patients Through Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System Global Randomized Multi-Center Clinical Trial

Pivotal study to evaluate the use of novel liquid embolic verses standard of care in treating malignant and benign hypervascular tumors CARTI today announced its participation in the Instylla, Inc. Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System (HES™) global randomized clinical trial for the treatment of hypervascular tumors. As demonstrated previously in the completed First-in-Human (FIH) study, Embrace … Continued

Fighting for a World Without Cancer

In a world without cancer, you wouldn’t need our advanced technology, expert doctors or personalized care. Patients would cancel their appointments and drive right past our treatment centers. In a world without cancer, you probably wouldn’t even be reading these words. Unfortunately, we don’t have a world without cancer. Not yet, anyway. But CARTI is … Continued

CARTI Refinances More Than $51 Million in Bonds

Underwriter projects continued expansion for statewide cancer care provider CARTI announced today that it closed and funded more than $51 million in refunding bonds for its flagship campus, the CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock. The refinancing will save the statewide cancer treatment provider $3.3 million in interest expense over the next 22 years, and … Continued

CARTI and the COVID-19 Vaccine

CARTI is implementing the most stringent safety protocols against COVID-19 at all of our locations. Recently, this includes all of our physicians, nurses, care teams and other patient-facing staff members receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. We want everyone who visits CARTI to feel as safe as possible, and we’re proud to take this step in beating … Continued