Tom Purcell, MD, MBA
Associate Professor, Medicine-Medical Oncology

Executive Medical Director of Cancer Services; University of Colorado Hospital
Associate Director for Clinical Services; University of Colorado Cancer Center
Chief Medical Officer - UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
System Director - Oncology Service Line; UCHealth
Clinic (720) 848-0300
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Medicine-Medical Oncology

Practice Locations

Lung Cancer Clinic - Anschutz
1665 Aurora Ct
Anschutz Cancer Pavilion
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0300
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UCH - Cancer Center
1665 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0300
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CU Specialty Care at Highlands Ranch Cancer Care - Medical Oncology
1500 Park Central Drive, Suite 101
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1100
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine - Cancer / Oncology, Board Certification (2002,2012)
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1999,2009)
  • Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, Board Certification (2002,2012)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Cancers
  • Anal Cancer
  • Biliary Cancer
  • Cancer Medicine
  • Chemotherapy
  • Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
  • Lung Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
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 two beautiful daughters and enjoy travel and activities at my church.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Emory University School of Medicine (1996)

Graduate Schools:
  • MBA, University of Chicago (1991)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Millsaps College (MS) (1985)

Internships:
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program (1997)

Residency Program:
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine (1999)

Fellowships:
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program, Medical Oncology (2002)

Recognition & Awards

  • Morton and Sandra Saffer Endowed Chair in Personalized Cancer Treatment and Oncology Leadership, University of Colorado School of Medicine, (2018)
  • Statesman Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology, (2010)
  • Bohlinger Cancer Leadership Award, State of Montana Cancer Control Coalition, (2010)

Professional Memberships

  • Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society, Member
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology, Member
  • National Association of Sports Medicine, Member
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association, Member

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Purcell WT"[Author]
Research interests for Patients:
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.

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Fax Phone: (303) 724-3162
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