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Tom Purcell, MD, MBA
Assistant Professor, Medicine-Medical Oncology
Clinic Phone:
720-848-0300
Specialties:
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Locations:
Aurora - UCH - Cancer Center, Lone Tree - Lone Tree Health Center
Conditions & Treatments:
Cancers, Cancers - Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver), Cancers - Lung Cancer
General Information
Gender: Male
Care Philosophy: I love being part of a team and want to be true partner in your cancer care. At the University of Colorado Cancer Center, we are able to bring the absolute best science, technology and multidisciplinary expertise to the clinic. As important, I hope to bring clear communication and compassion that you so deserve in your care. It is truly a privilege for me to be a physician serving cancer patients.
Personal Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy trying to stay in shape (I know, that sounds crazy!) and most sports, especially football. I have a very supportive wife and two teenage girls to keep me in line when I am not at work.
Language:
English
Clinical Interest for Patients: I am a medical oncologist focusing on the treatment of gastrointestinal and lung cancers as well as experimental drug development. Care Philosophy: I love being part of a team and want to be true partner in your cancer care. At the University of Colorado Cancer Center, we are able to bring the absolute best science, technology and multidisciplinary expertise to the clinic. As important, I hope to bring clear communication and compassion that you so deserve in your care. It is truly a privilege for me to be a physician serving cancer patients.
Personal Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy trying to stay in shape (I know, that sounds crazy!) and most sports, especially football. I have a very supportive wife and two teenage girls to keep me in line when I am not at work.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, Emory University School of Medicine (1996)
MD, Emory University School of Medicine (1996)
Graduate Schools
MBA, University of Chicago (1991)
MBA, University of Chicago (1991)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Millsaps College (MS) (1985)
BS, Millsaps College (MS) (1985)
Internships
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program (1997)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program (1997)
Residency Program
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine (1999)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine (1999)
Fellowships
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program, Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (2002)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program, Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (2002)
Specialty Information
Specialties
Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1999) Recertification (2009)
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, Board Certification (2002) Recertification (2012)
Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1999) Recertification (2009)
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, Board Certification (2002) Recertification (2012)
Conditions & Treatments
Cancers
Cancers - Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Cancers - Lung Cancer
Cancers
Cancers - Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Cancers - Lung Cancer
Practice Locations
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
University of Colorado Hospital
Clinical Locations
UCH - Cancer Center
1665 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045
Information Desk 720-848-1000
Admissions Phone: 720-848-4251
Patient Information Phone: 720-848-4011
Lone Tree Health Center
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Main Phone: 720-848-2200
Website
UCH - Cancer Center
1665 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045
Information Desk 720-848-1000
Admissions Phone: 720-848-4251
Patient Information Phone: 720-848-4011
Lone Tree Health Center
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Main Phone: 720-848-2200
Website
Job Titles
Clinical - Executive Medical Director of Cancer Services; University of Colorado Hospital
Clinical - Associate Director for Clinical Services; University of Colorado Cancer Center
Academic - Assistant Professor
Clinical - Executive Medical Director of Cancer Services; University of Colorado Hospital
Clinical - Associate Director for Clinical Services; University of Colorado Cancer Center
Academic - Assistant Professor
Recognition & Awards
American Society of Clinical Oncology,
Statesman Award
(2010)
State of Montana Cancer Control Coalition, Bohlinger Cancer Leadership Award (2010)
State of Montana Cancer Control Coalition, Bohlinger Cancer Leadership Award (2010)
Professional Memberships
American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Member
National Strength and Conditioning Association - Member
National Association of Sports Medicine - Member
Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society - Member
National Strength and Conditioning Association - Member
National Association of Sports Medicine - Member
Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society - Member
Research & Grants
Website
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Purcell WT"[Author]
Research Interests
My research interests are focused in the development of new drugs to treat cancer. I am a member of the Phase I Developmental Therapeutics Team at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Purcell WT"[Author]
Research Interests
My research interests are focused in the development of new drugs to treat cancer. I am a member of the Phase I Developmental Therapeutics Team at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
Information for Referring Providers
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers: My clinical interests include the management of gastrointestinal and lung malignancies. I also am a member of the Phase I/Developmental Therepeutics Team focusing on the novel drugs to treat cancers.
Research Interest for Referring Providers: My research interests revolve around the development of novel therapeutic drugs and other modalities to treat solid tumor malignancies.
Clinical Locations: Aurora - UCH - Cancer Center, Lone Tree - Lone Tree Health Center
Clinic Phone: 720-848-0300
Fax Phone: 303-724-3162
Research Interest for Referring Providers: My research interests revolve around the development of novel therapeutic drugs and other modalities to treat solid tumor malignancies.
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
University of Colorado Hospital
Clinical Locations: Aurora - UCH - Cancer Center, Lone Tree - Lone Tree Health Center
Clinic Phone: 720-848-0300
Fax Phone: 303-724-3162
