Overview
Kiruba Vembu, MD, is a UW Health palliative care physician. She’s also an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Vembu cares for hospitalized patients with serious illnesses, including cancer, heart failure and other diseases. She works with a team of specialists to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support. She helps patients manage their symptoms and ease their pain.Using traditional treatments and holistic therapy, Dr. Vembu helps patients feel better and live more comfortably. She takes time to understand each patient's journey with serious illness. Dr. Vembu strives to bring people peace during difficult moments.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Vembu researches how to expand palliative care services.Outside of the hospital, Dr. Vembu enjoys reading, trying new restaurants and catching up with family and friends over a cup of tea.I am constantly inspired by the strength and courage my patients show, even in the face of serious illness.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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202 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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