Dr. Tyler K. Murphy, MD, Family Practitioner
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Dr. Tyler K. Murphy, MD

Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine

5777 E Mayo Blvd Phoenix Arizona, 85054
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Dr. Tyler Murphy is a dedicated hospice and palliative medicine physician practicing in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Murphy has extensive experience in providing compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses. He specializes in managing complex symptoms, improving quality of life, and offering emotional and psychological support to patients and their families. Dr. Murphy is committed to a holistic approach, integrating advanced medical treatments with personalized care plans to address the unique needs of each individual. 

Education and Training

St. George's University School of Medicine, St. George's, Grenada M.D. 2018

University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina BA, Criminal Justice 2013

Board Certification

American Board of Family Medicine

Hospice and Palliative Care (Family Medicine)

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Scrambler TherapyChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Palliative Medicine Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 2022 - Present
  • Senior Associate Consultant, Division of Palliative Medicine Mayo Clinic 2022 - Present
  • dual board-certified physician in hospice and palliative medicine and family medicine Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center - Present
  • faculty member Multinational Association of Supportive Care -

Awards

  • Resident Teaching Scholar Award 2020 Creighton University School of Medicine 
  • Resident Teaching Scholar Award 2021 Creighton University School of Medicine 
  • Leadership Award 2021 Family Medicine Residency, Creighton University School of Medicine 

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians  
  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine  
  • American College of Physicians  
  • American Medical Association  
  • American Society for Bioethics and Humanities  
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology  
  • Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality  
  • Hospice of the Valley  
  • Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer  
  • North American Neuromodulation Society  

Fellowships

  • The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland Hospice and Palliative Medicine  2022

Fellowships

  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine - The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Family PhysiciansAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative MedicineAmerican College of PhysiciansAmerican Medical AssociationAmerican Society for Bioethics and HumanitiesAmerican Society of Clinical OncologyMultinational Association of Supportive Care in CancerNorth American Neuromodulation Society

Articles and Publications

  • Peer-reviewed Articles1.Murphy T, Ramai D, Lai J, Sullivan K, Grimes C. Adult neck hemangiolymphangioma: a case and review of its etiology, diagnosis and management. J Surg Case Rep. 2017 Aug; 2017 (8):rjx168 Epub 2017 Aug 31 PMID: 28928923 PMCID: 5597788 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjx168 2.Lai J, Ramai D, Murphy T, Kasher F. Transient Adult Jejunojejunal Intussusception: A Case of Conservative Management vs. Surgery. Gastroenterology Res. 2017 Dec; 10 (6):369-371 Epub 2018 Jan 03 PMID: 29317946 PMCID: 5755640 DOI: 10.14740/gr881w 3.Ramai D, Linn S, Murphy T, Reddy M. Transmural Polypoid Endometriosis of the Sigmoid Colon. J Gastrointest Surg. 2018 Dec; 22 (12):2184-2186 Epub 2018 Apr 09 PMID: 29633117 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-3762-5 4.Murphy T, Erdek M, Smith TJ. Scrambler Therapy for the Treatment of Pain in Schwannomatosis. Cureus. 2022 Mar; 14 (3):e23124 Epub 2022 Mar 13 PMID: 35464572 PMCID: 9001870 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.23124 5.Murphy TK, Pardo CA, Roda RH, Stone RL, Smith TJ. Successful Treatment of Paraneoplastic Neuropathy and Pruritis With Scrambler Therapy: A Case Report. Cureus. 2022 Jul; 14 (7):e26861 Epub 2022 July 14 PMID: 35978756 PMCID: 9375651 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.26861 6. Guthrie RV, Best S, Baldeo R, Ellis-Wittenhagen J, Murphy T. Palliative Care Rounds: A Thanksgiving Break to Discuss Rib Fractures. Cureus. 2024 Jan; 16 (1):e52396 Epub 2024 Jan 16 PMID: 38361729 PMCID: 10869143 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.523967. Murphy T. Dignity in Diversity: Navigating End-of-Life Care for a Transgender Woman in an Inpatient Hospice Unit. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2024 May; 67 (5). DOI: 10.1016/jpainsymman.2024.02.086 Book Chapters1.Murphy T. The potential role of neuroplasticity in the treatment of paraneoplastic neuropathy with scrambler therapy. In: Scicchitano P, editor(s). Current Progress in Medicine and Medical Research. Chapter 6. B.P. International; 2023 Aug. p. 66-73.

Awards

  • 2020 Resident Teaching Scholar Award - Creighton University School of Medicine2021 Leadership Award - Family Medicine Residency, Creighton University School of Medicine2021 Resident Teaching Scholar Award - Creighton University School of Medicine2024 Department of Medicine Educator of the Year Award Nominee Mayo Clinic Arizona

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Phoenix, Arizona 85054
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Continually Striving For Clinical Excellence and Patient Advocacy

As a dual board-certified physician in hospice and palliative medicine and family medicine at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Murphy brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to his practice in Phoenix, Arizona. His clinical focus encompasses the expert management of symptoms associated with chronic illnesses, emphasizing the importance of patient and family involvement in decision-making.

As a valuable member of Mayo Clinic's interdisciplinary palliative medicine team, he navigates complex medical scenarios with empathy and understanding, ensuring that each patient's unique goals of care are honored. One of his innovative approaches includes the use of Scrambler Therapy, a neuromodulation technique, to alleviate Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, offering a novel solution to a challenging condition.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Murphy completed a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, a residency in family medicine from St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (Creighton University School of Medicine), and received his medical degree from the St. George's University School of Medicine. 

On a professional level, he is an active member of multiple prestigious medical organizations, including the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, the North American Neuromodulation Society, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians.

Beyond his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Murphy is deeply committed to medical education. He serves as a mentor to medical students, residents, and fellows, sharing his knowledge and fostering the growth of future healthcare professionals.  Additionally, Dr. Murphy serves as a core faculty member for the Mayo Clinic Arizona Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship. 

An authority in his field, his dedication to teaching and leadership has been recognized through awards such as the Resident Teaching Scholar Award from Creighton University School of Medicine. His commitment to excellence and compassion in patient care and medical education continues to inspire those around him.

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