J.Thaddeus Beck, MD, FACP

Dr. J. Thaddeus Beck earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), completed a residency in Internal Medicine at UAMS, and went on to complete a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Duke University Medical School. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology, Dr. Beck was elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians in 2002.

In 1996, Dr. Beck co-founded Highlands Oncology alongside Dr. Daniel Bradford and Malcolm Hayward. Since then, he has helped lead the growth of the organization into one of the nation’s premier community-based oncology programs, expanding access to advanced cancer care and clinical research opportunities throughout Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding region.

As a recognized leader in oncology research, Dr. Beck has played a key role in developing one of the country’s largest community-based clinical trial programs, with more than 140 active trials and Arkansas’ only community-based Phase I oncology clinical trial center. Through partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide, he has helped bring innovative therapies and clinical trial opportunities closer to home for patients.

Today, Dr. Beck serves as Interim CEO and Medical Director of Highlands Oncology and as Vice President of the Highlands Oncology Foundation. In addition to his leadership responsibilities, he remains actively involved in patient care, research, mentorship, and the continued advancement of community-based oncology.

Dr. Beck’s Role in Clinical Trials

Dr. Beck plays a vital role in advancing cancer treatment through his dedicated involvement in our Clinical Trials program.