James H. Garvin Jr., MD, PhD
Overview
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.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Anemia, Iron Deficiency
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Chemotherapy
- Leukemia
- Pediatric Brain Tumors
Academic Appointments
- Professor of Pediatrics at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
Gender
- Male
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Aetna
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- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- NYP Employee Plan
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- POS
- PPO
- Student Health
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- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Amida Care
- Special Needs
Cigna
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- Great West (National)
- HMO
- POS
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Elderplan
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Emblem/GHI
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- PPO
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
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- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Fidelis Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Health First
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- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Health Plus - Amerigroup
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- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
MVP Health Care
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- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
Oxford Health Plans
- Freedom
- Liberty
United Health Care
- Columbia Employee POS
- Compass (Exchange)
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
VNSNY CHOICE SelectHealth
- Medicare Managed Care
- Select Health
- Special Needs
WellCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- Thomas Jefferson University Medical College
- Residency: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Fellowship: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, MA
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Research
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov