Meet Dr. Timothy McCavit
Timothy L. McCavit, M.D., M.S.C.S., is a hematology/oncology physician with Cook Children's Medical Center, in Ft. Worth, Texas. He received a B.S. in molecular biology from Texas Tech University in 1998 and an M.D. from UT Southwestern Medical Center in 2002. He completed post-graduate medical training at UT Southwestern in 2009 (residency and fellowship) and an M.S. in Clinical Sciences from UT Southwestern in 2013.
Dr. McCavit has diverse interests in benign hematology. His chief focus is on the care of children with bleeding disorders as he directs the Bleeding Disorder Program and Hemophilia Treatment Center at Cook Children's. In addition to caring for children with complex bleeding disorders, Dr. McCavit has an interest and expertise in the care of children with hemoglobinopathy including sickle cell disease and thalassemia. He has a specific interest and expertise in the care of children with iron deficiency anemia – particularly refractory or difficult-to-treat cases. He is forward-thinking with the use of intravenous iron for children with refractory iron deficiency anemia.
Dr. McCavit has been active in the American Society of Hematology where he served on the Quality Committee from 2011 – 2017. He has published research investigating quality-of-care indicators for children with both sickle cell disease and cancer (febrile neutropenia). Further, he has published research in sickle cell disease and iron deficiency anemia including a landmark paper comparing to commonly used forms of oral iron for iron deficiency anemia published in JAMA in June 2017.
Services
- Blood disorder diagnosis and care
- Outpatient and inpatient services
Reviews
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What our families say
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November 04, 2024
Best doctor ever
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November 04, 2024
Amazing and intelligent doctor,
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November 02, 2024
Everything is good! Thanks
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October 30, 2024
Always willing to make you understand in my language, so patient all the staff
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October 26, 2024
Everything is going very well.
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October 16, 2024
When he got his blood drawn the nurses made sure he was distracted, they gave him toys, pacifiers, a lollipop, stickers they made the experience less stressful and very easy going. His doctor and nurse were very helpful they explained everything very well answered any question I had and gave me plenty of information to take home. I went in thinking I was going to be a wreck but the friendliness, kindness, and attentiveness of the staff made me feel very welcome. They made me feel that I have a good care team as I start this journey with my baby. I trust them completely and I am glad to be working with such great nurses and doctors. I could not have asked for a better experience for my baby.
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October 07, 2024
Dr McCavit of course was wonderful! Very informative and caring towards our son and wanting what's best for him.
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September 23, 2024
Dr. McCavit is a very good doctor
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September 23, 2024
We just love all the doctors and cooks
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September 04, 2024
Over all very good
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September 03, 2024
Excellent front desk staff
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September 02, 2024
Good
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August 23, 2024
Great visit
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August 22, 2024
Very great experience so happy to have cooks have our backs nd help us with our son and his newly found [...] issue
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August 22, 2024
Everyone answered all my questions I an new to this and my heart was racing but with his doctors and nurses was absolutely the best
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July 02, 2024
Our experience with Dr McCavit and his nurse as been wonderful and could not ask for a better care team
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July 02, 2024
I would like to recognize Dr. McCavit. He went above and beyond to provide exceptional care to my son and that means so much to me. Also would like to recognize his nurse Katie who also has went above and beyond to communicate with Dr. McCavit about any questions or concerns that I have. She even sent a message to me saying my child was in her thoughts during is surgery yesterday and that means so much. Both Dr. McCavit and his nurse are wonderful and are very compassionate about his care and that means so much to me.
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June 14, 2024
Both Dr. McCavit and the RN were both great.
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June 14, 2024
We appreciated the amount time that Dr. McCavit took with us in explaining everything. We did not feel rushed and all our questions were answered.
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June 13, 2024
Dr. Mcavit going above and beyond to make 100% sure our children are correctly diagnoses and cared for in all areas. He is great with each kid and his communication is top notch.
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May 01, 2024
This was the most positive doctor experience I have ever had in a hospital setting. I was completely blown away about the time that was taken by the doctor, the nurses, and all of the staff. We had to go to the infusion center, and the nurse took her time and explained everything before she did it. She was so kind and patient with my daughter. Everyone was so accommodating. My daughter even said she would be okay if she had to come back and get another IV. The hematology department and infusion center are run by the kindest, most competent staff. Every single person we encountered seemed genuinely happy to be there. I cannot tell you enough how much of a positive impact everyone made on me and my daughter.
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April 15, 2024
We had an amazing experience
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April 15, 2024
Dr McCavit is superb. His bedside manners were amazing and he explained everything so thoroughly
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April 10, 2024
Incredible. And we especially loved his socks and how he ensured [...] understood everything as well!
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April 10, 2024
[...] and Dr McCavit were so warm and kind. This was a "scary" appointment that overwhelmed us with information. They both did their best to slow down and make sure we got it all. So very thankful for this team!
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March 27, 2024
All the team are very friendly, and loving.
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March 27, 2024
Kudos to all the team members that attended to my daughter. They are friendly, professional, and have in dept knowledge of their job.
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March 16, 2024
Dr Mccavit and his assistant took time to listen, he was so patient and kind. I'm so thankful we were referred to him. A true blessing.
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January 28, 2024
Love every visit
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January 28, 2024
Dr.Mcavit and his nurse Alexis
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January 26, 2024
All staff working on the day we were there did absolutely amazing! They were all so kind and patient!
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January 12, 2024
The receptionist ,she was very helpful and nice
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January 11, 2024
The fromt office staff were very courteous ant check In, ans well ans Informative. The RN was thorough In her questions and kind in her examination. Dr. McCavit had excellent bedside manner, took care to go over patient history with the patient, and answered the guardian's questions thoroughly. He ensured to review l, in detail, the diagnosis and treatments.
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January 11, 2024
We have never had a bad experience with Cooks nor any of the staff!
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January 11, 2024
Dr, McCavit is absolutely the best I know he spent a good 30 mins w/ (patient) & family
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January 10, 2024
This was the most pleasant doctor's visit I've ever experienced!
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January 10, 2024
The Doctor, himself, perfectly explained what he was doing and why he was doing what he was doing, giving purpose and understanding to all in the room, especially my child.
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January 09, 2024
Everything was fine
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December 05, 2023
The whole staff was amazing!
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December 05, 2023
The whole staff was amazing!
Publications
- McCavit T, Grube S, Revell P, Quinn CT. Bordetella holmesii bacteremia in children with sickle cell disease. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 51(6):814-6, 2008. PMID: 18680153
- Quinn CT, Rogers ZR,McCavit TL, Buchanan GR. Improved survival of children and adolescents with sickle cell disease. Blood, 115(17):3447-52, 2010. PMID: 20194891McCavit TL, Quinn CT, Techasaensiri C, Rogers ZR. Increase in Invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae Infections in Children with Sickle Cell Disease since Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Licensure. Journal of Pediatrics, 158(3):505-7, 2011. PMID: 21193205
- McCavit TL, Lin H, Zhang S, Ahn C, Quinn CT, Flores G. Hospital Volume, Hospital Teaching Status, Patient Socioeconomic Status, and Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized with Sickle Cell Disease. American Journal of Hematology, 86(4):377-380, 2011. PMID: 21442644
- McCavit TL, Winick NJ. Time-to-Antibiotic Administration as a Quality of Care Measure in Pediatric Febrile Neutropenia: A Survey of Pediatric Oncology Centers. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 58(2):303-5, 2012. PMID: 21509930 McCavit TL, Xuan L, Zhang S, Flores G, Quinn CT. Hospitalization for Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in a National Sample of Children with Sickle Cell Disease Before and After PCV7 Licensure. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 58(6):945-9, 2012. PMID: 21793185
- McCavit TL. Sickle Cell Disease. Pediatrics-In-Review, 33(5):195-204, 2012. PMID: 22550263
- Mittal V, Krieger E, Lee BC, Kind T, McCavit TL, Campbell J, Ottolini MC, Flores G. Pediatric Resident Perspectives on Family-Centered Rounds: A Qualitative Study at Two Children's Hospitals. Journal of Graduate Medical Education, 5(1):81-87, 2013. PMID: 24404232
McCavit TL, Xuan L, Zhang S, Flores G, Quinn CT. National Trend in Incidence Rates of Hospitalization for Stroke in Children with Sickle Cell Disease. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 60(5):823-7, 2013. PMID: 23151905 - McCavit TL, Gilbert M, Buchanan GR. Prophylactic Penicillin After 5 years of Age in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: A Survey of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Experts. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 60(6):935-9, 2013. PMID: 23193095
- Fletcher M, Hodgkiss H, Zhang S, Browning R, Hadden C, Hoffman T, Winick N, McCavit TL. Prompt Administration of Antibiotics is Associated with Improved Outcomes in Febrile Neutropenia in Children with Cancer; Pediatric Blood and Cancer; 60(8):1299-1306, 2013. PMID: 23417978
- Panepinto JA, Torres S, Bendo CB, McCavit TL, Dinu B, Sherman-Bien S, Bemrich-Stolz C, Varni JW. Peds QLTM Sickle Cell Disease Module: Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 60(8):1338-44, 2013. PMID: 23193095
- Plummer ES, Crary SE, McCavit TL, Buchanan GR. Intravenous Low-Molecular Iron Dextran in Children with Iron Deficiency Anemia Unresponsive to Oral Iron; Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 60(11):1747-52, 2013. PMID: 23832487
- Panepinto JA, Torres S, Bendo CB, McCavit TL, Dinu B, Sherman-Bien S, Bemrich-Stolz C, Varni JW. Peds QLTM multidemonsional fatigue scale in sickle cell disease: Feasibility, reliability, and validity. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 61(1):171-7, 2014. PMID: 24038960
- Simko SJ, Tran HD, Jones J, Bilgi M, Beaupin K, Coulter D, Garrington T, McCavit TL, Moore C, Rivera-Ortegon F, Shaffer L, Stork L, Turcotte L, Welsh EC, Hicks MJ, McClain KL, Allen CE. Clofarabine salvage therapy in refractory multifocal histiocytic disorders, including Langerhan's cell histiocytosis, juvenile xanthogranuloma, and Rosai-Dorfman disease. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 61(3):479-87, 2014. PMID: 24106153
- DeBaun MR, Gordon M, McKinstry RC, Noetzel MJ, White DA, Sarnaik SA, Meier ER, Howard TH, Majumdar S, Inusa PDB, Telfer PT, Kirby-Allen M, McCavit TL, Kamdem A, Airewele G, Woods GM, Berman B, et al. Controlled Trial of Transfusions for Sickle Cerebral Infarcts in Sickle Cell Anemia; New England Journal of Medicine, 371(8):699-710, 2014.
- Wu SY, McCavit TL, Cederberg K, Galindo RL, Leavey PJ. Chemotherapy for Generalized Infantile Myofibromatosis with Visceral Involvement. Journal of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology; in press; March 2014.
- Mathias M, McCavit TL. Time-to-Opioids as a Quality-of-Care Indicator for Acute Pain Crises in Sickle Cell Disease. Pediatrics, 135(3):475-82, 2015. PMID: 25667245.
- Powers JM, McCavit TL, Buchanan GR. Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Survey of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Providers. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 62(5):842-6, 2015. PMID: 25663613.
- Telen MJ, Wun T, McCavit TL, De Castro LM, Krishnamurti L, Lanzkron S, Hsu LL, Smith WR,Rhee S, Magnani JL, Thackray H. Reduction In Time To Resolution Of Vaso-Occlusive Crisis and Decreased Opioid Use In a Phase 2 Study of GMI-1070 in Sickle Cell Disease. Blood, 125(17):2656-64, 2015. PMID: 25733584.
- McCavit TL, Krishnamurti L, Hsu LL, Quinn CT, Odame I, Alvarez O, Driscoll C, Smith-Whitley K, Rhee S, Wun T, Telen MJ, Thackray H. An Analysis of the Pediatric Sub-group from the Phase 2 Study of GMI 1070 – A Novel Agent for the Vaso-Occlusive Crisis of Sickle Cell Anemia. In Preparation (Advanced draft circulated).
- McCavit TL, Desai P. Acute Complications of Sickle Cell Disease - American Society of Hematology Pocket Guideline Clinical Reference – 2014.
Powers JM, Daniel CL, McCavit TL, Buchanan GR. Deficiencies in the Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia During Childhood. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 63(4):743-5, 2016. PMID: 26728130. - Cooke AG, McCavit TL, Buchanan GR, Powers JM. Iron Deficiency Anemia in Adolescents Presenting with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 30(2):247-50, 2017. PMID 27789349.
- Powers JM, Shamoun M, McCavit TL, Adix L, Buchanan GR. Intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose In Children with Iron Deficiency Anemia Who Respond Poorly to Oral Iron. Journal of Pediatrics, 180:212-6, 2017. PMID 27776750.
- Powers JM, Buchanan GR, Adix L, Zhang S, Gao A, McCavit TL. Low Dose Ferrous Sulfate versus Iron Polysaccharide Complex in Young Children with Nutritional Iron Deficiency Anema: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA, 317(22):2297-2304, 2017. PMID 28609534.
- Jordan LC, Roberts Williams DO, Rodeghier MJ, Covert Greene BV, Ponisio MR, Casella JF, McKinstry RC, Noetzel MJ, Kirkham FJ, Meier ER, Fuh B, McNaull M, Sarnaik S, Majumdar S, McCavit TL, DeBaun MR. American Journal of Hematology93 (6):760-8, 2018. PMID 29520844.
Education
- Medical School:
- 1998-2002 M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX; 2009-2013 M.S., Clinical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- Residency:
- 2002-05 Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas - Southwestern Medical Center & Children’s Medical Center
- 2005-06 Chief Resident, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas - Southwestern Medical Center & Children’s Medical Center
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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