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.
Primary Specialty
Pediatric Oncologist
PracticeCUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
GenderMale
Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedUnitedHealthcare, Amerigroup of New Jersey, Fidelis Care, Affinity Health Plan, Emblem/Hip, Healthfirst, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Emblem/GHI, CIGNA, WellCare, World Trade Center Health Plan, MVP Health Care, Magnacare (National), Medicare, Local 1199, Multiplan, Quality Health Management, RiverSpring, AETNA
ServicesJames Garvin provides pediatric oncology in New York, NY. A Pediatric Oncologist treats all types of cancer including brain, liver, bone and leukemia.
Please call James Garvin at (212) 305-9770 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.Additional ServicesDoctor