The Cancer Referral Process Simplified: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Refer Patients to Baptist Health

UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Center Medical Oncologist/Hematologist

Manojna Konda, MD

Manojna Konda, M.D., is a medical oncologist/hematologist treating patients at the UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Center in Little Rock. She is a graduate of the UAMS College of Medicine where she completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology-oncology. Konda received her medical degree at Gandhi Medical College in India. She is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology.

Dr. Konda focuses on individualized and targeted therapies, creating treatment plans specific to each patient’s cancer. Her priorities include achieving optimal clinical results and improving her patients’ quality of life. Working collaboratively, she supports patients and their families in navigating the challenges of cancer and blood disorders.

UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Center Referrals

UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Center offers a streamlined referral process to ensure timely access to care for cancer patients. 

Baptist Health providers can submit referrals electronically via Epic to maintain continuity of patient care with patients or fax a referral order directly to (501) 202-4755. 

Providers outside the Baptist Health system can fax a referral order directly to (501) 202-4755.

UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Center also accommodates self-referrals, especially for patients seeking second opinions. These patients can initiate the process by contacting our clinic at (501) 202-4715, and our staff will efficiently create the referral in Epic. Once a referral is in our system, our schedulers promptly contact the patient to arrange an appointment. 

UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Center is committed to rapid access; we strive to schedule appointments for cancer patients within days, not weeks. Hematology patients are typically scheduled within one to two weeks, and while we endeavor to accommodate them sooner if possible, cancer patients receive top priority.

A Physician Liaison Team Guiding Your Way

To further streamline the referral process for cancer patients, UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Center has a dedicated liaison team. Our experienced liaisons can personally assist providers with any questions they may have to ensure a smooth and efficient referral experience for patients needing cancer care. We’re here to help you navigate the process every step of the way.

If you would like for a member of our Physician Liaison team to reach out to you, please email us at physicianrelations@baptist-health.org