Chris M. McClinton, MD

Radiation Oncologist

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Dr. Chris M. McClinton joined Highlands Oncology in July of 2017 after completing his residency in Radiation Oncology as Chief Resident at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Returning home to Fayetteville, AR, Dr. McClinton is a fourth-generation native of Fayetteville. The choice to enter Radiation Oncology was driven in part by his father’s Oncology needs, David.

In 2006, Dr. McClinton completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology. His academic honors include Magna Cum Laude Honors: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, University of Arkansas Departmental Honors, University of Arkansas 1st Rank Senior Scholar, and Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry Academic Achievement Award.

Graduating from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR receiving the degree Doctor of Medicine in May 2011, his honors included: Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Barton Foundation Scholarship, 2008/2009/2010.

Dr. McClinton and his wife, Lydia, also a Fayetteville native, enjoy spending time with their two children. They enjoy family, friends, fishing Beaver Lake, and have recently endeavored to start raising a few farm animals.

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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.