Michael T Tees, MD

About

Michael Tees, MD, is a double-board-certified, fellowship-trained hematologist/oncologist who focuses on lymphoid and autoimmune diseases, especially lymphocytic diseases. His current research focuses on novel cellular and immune-based therapies in those with lymphomas and other lymphocytic disorders.

Dr. Tees was born in upstate New York and grew up in Jacksonville, FL. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA while simultaneously earning a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Dr. Tees then completed his residency in internal medicine at New York University in New York, NY followed by a hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, FL. There, he specialized in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy.

Dr. Tees has been a member of the CBCI team for nearly a decade. In addition to his patient care and clinical research, he also is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Society of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy. In addition, he is a member of the Sarah Cannon Lymphoma Working Group.

In his spare time, Dr. Tees advocates for patients by serving on the board of directors for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He enjoys skiing and hiking, and he never misses an opportunity to be outdoors. When traveling, he loves to SCUBA dive and visit exciting new places off the beaten path.

Care Philosophy

I believe in treating my patients like members of my own family—it’s important to see each patient individually and take time to learn about them and provide recommendations based on what I learn about them and their needs, as well as who they are at their core.