Tommy Ivanics, MD
Transplant Surgery
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I believe in treating every patient with the same compassion, respect, and dedication that I would want for my own family. My approach emphasizes individualized, evidence-based care, open communication, and shared decision-making. I understand that transplantation and complex surgery can be life-changing experiences, and I strive to guide patients and their families through these decisions with honesty, empathy, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation, living donor liver transplantation, hepatobiliary surgical oncology, and transplant oncology. I have a special interest in treating liver and bile duct cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver, using surgical resection or transplantation when appropriate.
Title(s)
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Abdominal Transplant Surgeon
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Surgery, Transplant Surgery
Scheduling Phone Number
(720) 848-0833
Gender
Male
Languages
Swedish, English, Slovak
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado
UCHealth Transplant Surgery - Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-848-0833 720-848-0833
Provider Information
Specialties
- Surgery (2024)
- Transplant Surgery (2026)
Conditions
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Surgery
Transplant , Pancreas Transplant , Kidney Transplant , Major Liver (Hepatobiliary) , Living Liver Donation , Laparoscopic , Complex Abdominal/Open , Liver Transplant , Living Kidney Donation , Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
Treatments and Services
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
Outside of medicine, I enjoy trail running, skiing, strength training, and exploring the outdoors. I also enjoy traveling, experiencing different cultures, and spending time with family and friends.
Department
Assistant Professor, Surgery-Transplant
Professional Memberships
American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), Member Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA), Member International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS), Member
Research and Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests center on transplant oncology and hepatobiliary surgical oncology, with a particular focus on optimizing patient selection, surgical strategies, and long-term oncologic outcomes for hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and colorectal liver metastases. I am interested in clinical and population-based outcomes research, tumor biology, and expanding the role of liver transplantation in the treatment of selected malignancies. Additional areas of interest include living donor liver transplantation, donation after circulatory death (DCD), normothermic regional perfusion, and ex situ machine perfusion to improve organ utilization and expand access to transplantation.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, Semmelweis University (2014)
Graduate Schools
MPH, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (2021)
Residency Program
Henry Ford Hospital Program (2024)
Fellowships
University of Toronto (2026)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 848-0833
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-0841
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation, living donor liver transplantation, hepatobiliary surgical oncology, and transplant oncology. I have a particular interest in the surgical management of hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and colorectal liver metastases, including liver resection and transplantation in appropriately selected patients. Additional interests include donation after circulatory death (DCD), normothermic regional perfusion, machine perfusion, and strategies to expand organ utilization.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research focuses on improving treatment options and outcomes for patients with liver and biliary tract malignancies. I have a particular interest in transplant oncology, including liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and colorectal liver metastases. My work explores patient selection, oncologic outcomes, and strategies to expand access to transplantation through living donation and advances in organ preservation. My goal is to translate clinical research into better, more individualized treatment options for patients with complex hepatobiliary diseases.