25 of the Best Palliative Care Doctors Near Me in Center Valley, PA

Looking for the best palliative care doctor near Center Valley, PA? Find a top palliative care doctor near you in Center Valley, PA who is an expert in your specific condition. A palliative care doctor specializes in improving quality of life for patients with severe, life-threatening conditions.

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    Tower Health Medical Group - Palliative Medicine Phoenixville

    140 Nutt Rd, 
    Phoenixville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Carolina Prado is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency and Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Prado is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Prado is currently accepting new patients.

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    Geisinger State College - Hematology And Oncology

    200 Scenery Drive, 
    State College, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Patel is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in hematology and oncology. Dr. Patel earned his medical degree from Medical College Baroda in India. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency at Long Island College Hospital. He completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, University Hospital, Brooklyn. Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, hematology, medical oncology, and hospice and palliative care. He speaks English, Hindi and Gujarati. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Patel is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology, And Hospice And Palliative Care. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    McGlinn Cancer Institute - Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Bldg N, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinti Shah is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Fox Chase Cancer Center

    333 Cottman Avenue, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcin Chwistek is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chwistek is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chronic Pain, Phantom Limb Pain, and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Chwistek is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hospice And Palliative Medicine, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Pain Medicine.

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    Tower Health Medical Group - Palliative Medicine Pottstown

    1600 E High St, 
    Pottstown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Burleigh is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation and Protein Deficiency. Dr. Burleigh is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    GMC Palliative Medicine

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Behm Lopez is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in hospice and palliative medicine. His clinical interests include attending to the needs of patients and families and assisting in outlining goals of care. His research interests include prognostication in advanced illness. Dr. Behm Lopez obtained his medical degree from the Universidad de Ciencias Medicas Andrés Vesalio Guzmán Escuela de Medicina. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center and his fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at Capitol Hospice. Dr. Behm Lopez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. He speaks English, German, Italian and Spanish. Dr. Lopez is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Opioid Induced Constipation, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Lopez is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine And Hospice And Palliative Medicine. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Internal Medicine - 33 South 9th Street

    33 South 9th Street, Suite 701, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Axelrod is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Axelrod is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Chronic Pain, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Dr. Axelrod is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Palliative Medicine Cancer Center

    1000 East Mountain Boulevard, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dr. Bolden is a board-certified specialist in hospice and palliative medicine. His clinical interests include patient communication, advance care planning and advance illness conversations. Dr. Bolden earned his medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School, and completed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bolden is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Liver Failure. Dr. Bolden is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bolden is currently accepting new patients.

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    Minerva And Fred Braemer Heart Center

    5501 Old York Road, Floor 1, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Huma Ansari is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ansari is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation, Chronic Pain, Protein Deficiency, and Liver Failure. Dr. Ansari is board certified in Hospice And Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine. Dr. Ansari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Palliative Medicine Cancer Center

    1000 East Mountain Boulevard, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Kapcia, MD, is an internal medicine physician specializing in hospice and palliative care. He helps adults and their families with comprehensive symptom management and advance care planning. He has a special clinical interest in cancer-related pain and serious illness conversations.|“It remains an incredible honor to help patients live as well as possible and navigate through the complexity of serious illness,” he says.|Dr. Kapcia earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Temple University in Philadelphia. After medical school, he completed a residency and fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.|Originally from Philadelphia, he moved to central Pennsylvania for his residency. “My wife and I fell in love with the area and decided to raise our family here,” Dr. Kapcia says. Dr. Kapcia is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Kapcia is currently accepting new patients.

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    Penn Palliative Care - Inpatient HUP

    3400 Spruce Street, White Building, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Dingfield is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dingfield is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Dingfield is board certified in Internal Medicine, 2013 and Hospice And Palliative Medicine, 2016. Dr. Dingfield is currently accepting new patients.

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    Hosana Healthcare Solutions LLC

    3477 Corporate Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Center Valley, PA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Legar is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Legar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Protein Deficiency, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Chronic Pain.

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    Penn Palliative Care - Inpatient Penn Presbyterian

    51 N. 39th Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsay Haines is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Haines is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Haines is board certified in Internal Medicine, 2018 and Hospice And Palliative Medicine, 2020. Dr. Haines is currently accepting new patients.

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    Penn Palliative Care - Inpatient Pennsylvania Hospital

    800 Spruce Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jordan Stone is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stone is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Stone is board certified in Psychiatry, 2019 and Hospice And Palliative Medicine, 2020. Dr. Stone is currently accepting new patients.

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    Penn Palliative Care - Inpatient Penn Presbyterian

    51 N. 39th Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bridget Durkin is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Durkin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Durkin is board certified in Hospice And Palliative Medicine, 2024, Internal Medicine, 2021, and Preventive Medicine - Addiction, 2023. Dr. Durkin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Abramson Cancer Center Valley Forge

    1001 Chesterbrook Boulevard, 
    Berwyn, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Freedman is a Palliative Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. Dr. Freedman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation and Stroke. Dr. Freedman is board certified in Hospice And Palliative Medicine, 2024 and Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, 2020. Dr. Freedman is currently accepting new patients.

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    LG Health Physicians Palliative Care Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
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    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Angstadt is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Angstadt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Angstadt is board certified in Hospice And Palliative Medicine, 2022 and Internal Medicine, 2021. Dr. Angstadt is currently accepting new patients.

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    UPMC Kidney Clinic - Monroeville Surgery Center

    400 Oxford Drive, Suite 203, 
    Monroeville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane Schell, MD, is certified in nephrology and hospice and palliative medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Palliative and Supportive Advanced Heart Failure Center and UPMC Kidney Clinic at University Center and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Shadyside. She completed her fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine, residency at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, and medical degree at University of Alabama School of Medicine at Birmingham.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Schell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Schell is currently accepting new patients.

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    1015 Walnut Street

    1015 Walnut Street, Suite 401, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Brooke Worster is a Palliative Medicine specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Opioid Induced Constipation, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Brain Tumor. Dr. Worster is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Dr. Worster is currently accepting new patients.

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    Lehigh Valley Hospice-Lehigh Street

    2024 Lehigh Street, Suite 100, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Philosophy of care | I focus on treating others as I would like to be treated. As a physician, I empower patients to make informed medical decisions, with my assistance, improving their quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career because the field interested me and I excelled in physiology. It has been an honor to use these talents to have a career serving people. I studied and practiced in health care systems in multiple countries and states before settling down in Allentown. | Community involvement | I am very happy to be part of such a wonderful community. In my spare time I hope to participate in youth education and activities with my local religious community. | Personal interests | I enjoy hiking, visiting national parks, exploring local restaurants and focusing on my family. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endoscopy and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mokashi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Mokashi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Women's Health And Wellness Center

    501 Howard Avenue, Suite A107, 
    Altoona, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Blank, MD, specializes in hospice and palliative care and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Altoona Family Physicians and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his fellowship at UPMC Altoona, residency at Milton S Hershey Medical Center, and medical degree at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. His clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. Dr. Blank is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Blank is currently accepting new patients.

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    GMC Palliative Medicine

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mehta is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in hospice and palliative medicine. Her clinical interests include advance care planning, geriatric palliative care and teaching. Her research interests include opioids for chronic pain and POLST utilization and its efficiency. Dr. Mehta attended K.J. Somaiya Medical College in Mumbai, where she received her medical degree. She then moved to the United States, where she completed her residency at Maimonides Medical Center and also completed her fellowship in geriatric medicine at the same institute. Dr. Mehta completed a second fellowship in palliative and pain medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in geriatric medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. Dr. Mehta speaks Hindi and English. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mehta is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Geriatric Medicine And Hospice And Palliative Medicine. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Vitas Healthcare

    1500 Lansdowne Ave, Ste G103, 
    Darby, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elizabeth Collins is a Palliative Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Darby, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Collins is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine , American Board Of Family Medicine, American Board Of Family Medicine , and American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

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    Geisinger Community Medical Center - Palliative Medicine

    1800 Mulberry Street, 
    Scranton, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
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    Dr. Digwood is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in hospice and palliative medicine. His clinical interests include cancer-related pain, cancer-associated anorexia and cachexia, delirium and advance care planning. His research interests include communication in serious illness. Dr. Digwood earned his medical degree at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Scranton-Temple Residency Program and his fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Digwood is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and palliative medicine. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Digwood is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine And Palliative Medicine. Dr. Digwood is currently accepting new patients.

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    GMC Palliative Medicine

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Fernandez is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in hospice and palliative medicine. His clinical interests include goals-of-care discussions, symptom management of life-limiting illness and care of hospitalized elderly patients. His research interests include fatigue in cancer, frailty and cancer pain. Dr. Fernandez attended the Universidad CES Escuela de Medicina, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, and a fellowship in palliative medicine from Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Fernandez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in geriatric medicine and hospice and palliative care. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain and Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Fernandez is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Geriatric Medicine And Hospice And Palliative Care. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

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    When should I see a Palliative Care Doctor near Center Valley, PA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Palliative Care Doctor near Center Valley, PA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Palliative Care Doctors near Center Valley, PA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Palliative Care Doctors near Center Valley, PA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Palliative Care Doctor in Center Valley?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Palliative Care Doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Palliative Care Doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Palliative Care Doctor near Center Valley, PA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Palliative Care Doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Palliative Care Doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Palliative Care Doctors near Center Valley, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Palliative Care Doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Palliative Care Doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Palliative Care Doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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