Tyson Garfield

Tyson Garfield, DO is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, part of the University of North Texas Health Science Center. His clinical focus centers on geriatric care for frail elderly patients and medical education across professional training levels.

• B.S. in Biochemistry from Abilene Christian University
• Geriatric Fellowship at University of Colorado
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from University of North Texas Health Science Center
• Internal Medicine Residency at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital

Research interests emphasize translational aging studies, including heat therapy applications for cardiovascular health and biomaterial surface analysis for medical device improvement. Current projects investigate barriers to cancer care for LGBT older adults and home-based heat therapy efficacy. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications on topics ranging from biofilm resistance mechanisms to thermal intervention effects in skeletal muscle physiology.