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Summary
James H. Garvin, MD, PhD, is a board-certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist who specializes in the care of children and adolescents with brain tumors. He is Principal Investigator at CUMC for the Head Start Program of radiation-sparing intensive chemotherapy for infants and young children with brain tumors. He was principal investigator for a Children's Oncolgy Group protocol for childhood ependymoma. He also offers novel therapies for recurrent brain tumors through our program's membership in Developmental Therapeutics Program of the COG.
In addition, Dr. Garvin started the pediatric bone marrow transplant program, and continues as a member of the BMT group. He has particular interest in autologous transplant for brain tumors and allogeneic transplant for metabolic disorders and bone marrow failure syndromes, as well as supportive care for BMT patients.
Dr. Garvin became interested in pediatric hematology/oncology through research during medical school in the laboratory of a …pediatric hematologist. He is a member of numerous professional societies in the field.
Read More Read less In addition, Dr. Garvin started the pediatric bone marrow transplant program, and continues as a member of the BMT group. He has particular interest in autologous transplant for brain tumors and allogeneic transplant for metabolic disorders and bone marrow failure syndromes, as well as supportive care for BMT patients.
Dr. Garvin became interested in pediatric hematology/oncology through research during medical school in the laboratory of a …pediatric hematologist. He is a member of numerous professional societies in the field.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 50 years of experience
- 21 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
- 3 specialties
- 12 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James H Garvin
Medical Specialties
Dr. James H Garvin has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James H Garvin has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
50 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 1976
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