Tim Garrington, MD
Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
Locations
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
720-777-1234
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am the leader of our solid tumor team, so my clinical work focuses on the treatment of childhood solid tumors outside of the brain and spinal cord, such as neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, pediatric sarcomas, and many other tumor types. I have a particular interest in histiocytic disorders and am a member of the Histiocyte Society. Outside of my clinical work, I am interested in medical education. I teach at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and I am director of our Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, training the next generation of pediatric hematologist/oncologists.
Care Philosophy
Solid tumors are rare in kids and every case is unique, so treatment has to be individualized and requires a team approach. We have a big, multidisciplinary team here to address the many aspects of cancer treatment. A key additional component to that team is the family. It is essential that the family understands what is going on and participates in the decision-making process so that the priorities and goals of the patient are always kept at the forefront. I went into pediatrics because I love the refreshing innocence and optimism of children, who have their full lives ahead of them. And, I want to do everything I can to make sure that they reach their full potential. Cancer can tragically cut short the lives of young people, cheating the world of all of the good things they would have accomplished. My goal is to do everything in my power to prevent that, through cutting edge clinical science coupled with compassionate, personalized care. A diagnosis of cancer in a child is a scary thing and is likely one of the hardest things that a parent will ever have to face. That is something I strive to remember every time a new patient walks into my office. My job is not only to treat the patient’s disease but to give the family hope and to make sure they know that they have a whole team of people here to support them through their journey.
Specialties
- Pediatrics ( 1994 , 2014 )
- Pediatric Hematology / Oncology ( 2000 , 2008 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Cancers
Bone Cancer, Sarcoma
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Blood / Lymphatic System
Blood Disorders
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
Outside of medicine, I like to garden, spend time with my family, and am an avid musician.
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Florida College of Medicine (1991)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Furman University (SC) (1985)
Internships
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program (1992)
Residency Program
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program (1994)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (2000)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Fellow
American Association for Cancer Education (AACE), Member
American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO), Member
Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD), Member
Children’s Oncology Group (COG), Member
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests include the development and assessment of methods to teach residents and fellows how to deliver bad news and development and assessment of a curriculum to teach primary care providers in rural Colorado how to manage patients in their practice who are cancer survivors.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 777-6740
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests include the development and assessment of methods to teach residents and fellows how to deliver bad news and development and assessment of a curriculum to teach primary care providers in rural Colorado how to manage patients in their practice who are cancer survivors.