Donald L. Bodenner

Dr. Donald Lee Bodenner is a Professor in the Department of Geriatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). He serves as the Director of the Thyroid Center and Chief of Endocrine Oncology at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Dr. Bodenner specializes in thyroid cancer and endocrinology, with clinical and research expertise in thyroidology, hormone therapy, and geriatric medicine.

Education and Training:

• Medical Degree and Doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota
• Internship and Residency at the University of Minnesota (Chief Resident of Internal Medicine)
• Endocrinology Fellowship and Senior Staff Fellow at the National Institutes of Health

His research focuses on clinical applications in endocrinology, particularly thyroid diseases and aging-related conditions. Dr. Bodenner has authored publications in American Journal of Medicine and Journal of the American Geriatric Society, emphasizing translational research bridging endocrinology and geriatrics.

Scientific Awards:

• American Federation of Clinical Research Early Career Development Award
• Red Sash Award at UAMS (recognizing excellence in clinical teaching and research)

Dr. Bodenner practices at the Head and Neck Oncology Clinic and Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic, both affiliated with UAMS. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, and actively contributes to clinical trials and patient care in thyroid cancer and endocrine disorders.