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.
His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Stem Cancer, Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Dr. Garvin is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 54 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Garvin is currently accepting new patients.
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161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Garvin has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James H. Garvin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James H. Garvin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James H. Garvin by calling their office at 212-305-9770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James H. Garvin a top-rated expert for Brain Stem Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James H. Garvin is classified as an Experienced expert for Brain Stem Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James H. Garvin specialize in?
While Dr. James H. Garvin is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Brain Stem Cancer, Medulloblastoma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. James H. Garvin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James H. Garvin has published 54 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Stem Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. James H. Garvin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James H. Garvin accept my insurance?
Dr. James H. Garvin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-9770 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Garvin isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL)Dr. Garvin isExperienced. Learn about Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL).
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Garvin isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Garvin isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-MutantDr. Garvin isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.