Biographical summary
Tyler Murphy, M.D., is a board certified Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician, as well as a board certified Family Medicine physician.
His clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in management of symptoms related to chronic, life-limiting illnesses
- Providing patient and family centered care as a part of Mayo Clinic's interdisciplinary palliative medicine team
- Advocating for patients and their families in the clinical setting, while promoting understanding of disease and assisting in complex decision making
- Discerning each patient's unique goals of care in the setting of advanced medical illness and facilitating a multidisciplinary approach to care that best achieves these goals
- Use of the novel neuromodulation therapy known as Scrambler Therapy for the treatment of Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Murphy has a passion for medical education, providing mentorship to students, residents and fellows.
Conditions treated
- Cachexia
- Cancer-related fatigue
- Cancer-related pain
- Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
- Dyspnea
Procedures performed
Interests
- Symptom management for Oncology patients
- Scrambler Therapy for Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
- Palliative care for LGBTQ+ patients
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2022
Fellowship - Hospice and Palliative MedicineThe Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- 2021
Residency - Family MedicineSt Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2018
MDSt. George's University School of Medicine
- 2013
BA - Criminal JusticeUniversity of South Carolina
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2021
Resident Teaching Scholar AwardCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2021
Leadership AwardFamily Medicine Residency, Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2020
Resident Teaching Scholar AwardCreighton University School of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Bioethics and Humanities
- 2024 - 2026
Faculty-At-Large MemberAcademic Affairs: Post-Clerkship Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- 2024 - present
Consultant MemberEthics Consultation Service, Hospital Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee
- 2024 - present
MemberPalliative Medicine Strategy Committee
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2023 - present
MemberMultinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
- 2022 - present
MemberNorth American Neuromodulation Society
- 2022 - present
Medical DirectorHospice of the Valley
- 2021 - 2022
Physician ExemplarInterprofessional Collaborative Practice, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- 2020 - 2021
PresidentHousestaff Leadership Council, Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2019 - 2020
RepresentativeHousestaff Leadership Council, Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2017 - present
MemberHealth Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality, Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
Publications