Tyson Garfield, geriatrician, educator, and health communicator
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Dr. Tyson Garfield is a geriatrician, educator, and health communicator dedicated to helping people live healthier, more financially empowered lives as they age. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine and the Associate Program Director of the Geriatric Fellowship at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where he provides primary care for older adults and leads educational initiatives in geriatrics across all levels of medical training. He is the founder of TheMedicineCheck.com, a digital platform and blog that helps adults navigate healthy aging through practical, evidence-based insights. Drawing on his clinical experience and public health interests, Dr. Garfield shares guidance on topics ranging from medication safety and lifestyle changes to navigating complex care transitions. In addition to his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Garfield is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) and an advisory council member for the National Financial Educators Council. He is a passionate advocate for improving financial literacy among medical students. He designs and delivers workshops that help trainees make informed decisions about student loans, budgeting, and long-term financial planning—skills that are often overlooked in traditional medical curricula. Dr. Garfield’s work sits at the intersection of healthcare, education, and human-centered design. Through writing, teaching, and advocacy, he strives to make healthcare more understandable and life planning more intentional for patients, students, and professionals alike.
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