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Dr. Sonia Tewani Orcutt

Director of Surgical Oncology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

I am a surgical oncologist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. After residency in general surgery, I completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa and practiced in Illinois before moving to Arkansas. I am passionate about caring for patients with many types of cancer, and particularly individualizing the care I provide to each patient.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

How I knew this was my passion

It is truly rewarding and such a privilege for patients to put their trust in me as a surgeon, and especially when facing a diagnosis of cancer.

What I learned from my first job

It is important to always be reaching for new goals, as that is the best way to continue growing.

Best advice I ever received

“Go to the heart of danger, and there you will find safety.” In other words, don’t be afraid to take the chance, or you will never succeed!

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

I am motivated not only by treating patients and their families, but also about having the privilege of training the next generation of surgeons so they can do the same.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Freehold, New Jersey

I can’t start my day until

I’ve had my cup of coffee.

Hobbies

Harry Potter, reading and playing with my kids

Binge watch

“Girls5Eva”

Last good read

“Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese

Favorite meal in town

Anything at The Pantry

Best recent local discovery

View of downtown from Knoop Park

Latest splurge

Jewelry

Most-used app

Audible

Dream vacation

Looking forward to an Alaskan cruise with my family later this year!

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