John Windsor Esther, MD

Medical Oncologist

John Windsor Esther

Dr. Esther attended the University of Missouri for his undergraduate education, obtaining a degree in Biology in 2013. He then completed his doctorate in medicine at UAMS in 2017. Dr. Esther completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute in 2023. While in training, Dr. Esther enjoyed providing care to U.S. Veterans at the Salt Lake City V.A. clinic.

Dr. Esther was immersed in the medical field from an early age as his father was a physician and his mother was a nurse. This, combined with a love for people, made pursuing a career in medicine an easy choice. Dr. Esther elected to pursue Oncology as it affords long-term relationships with his patients. Oncology is always in a state of innovation and improvement, which is exciting for him and his patients.

Dr. Esther grew up in the Ozarks and is happy to be back home. He enjoys all things outdoors such as bicycling with his wife, Kaitlyn, and Daughter, Evelyn in Bentonville, as well as camping, and fly fishing in the Ozark mountains.

Dr. Esther is excited to be part of the medical community in Northwest Arkansas and having the privilege of caring for patients with cancer.

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in the News

Our team is dedicated to staying at the forefront of oncology, and we are proud to share their latest advancements and recognition.

Surgeon highlights rising colorectal cancer cases among young adults

As March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, one doctor says he has seen an increase in cases in young adults.

According to the World Health Organization, colorectal cancer is now ranked as the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related fatalities.

Highlands Oncology receives innovator award

Springdale-based Highlands Oncology, the region’s largest cancer-care provider, recently received a 2025 Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) Innovator Award.

New cancer vaccine trial underway at Highlands Oncology in NW Arkansas

Some are calling it the research of the future — an mRNA vaccine to aid in cancer research.

There's an experimental trial for the vaccine that's been going on for the past year at Highlands Oncology in Springdale.

Simple, free, life-saving; Screening detects lung cancer early

As Joanna Thompson thinks back to the many lung cancer screenings she’s done over the years at Highlands Oncology in Springdale, one patient always springs to mind — the very first one whose screening revealed cancer in its early stages.