25 of the Best Palliative Care Doctors Near Me

Anjali Desai, MD, MSCE, is the medical director of the Oncology Palliative Care program across Atlantic Health System. She is fellowship-trained and board-certified in internal medicine, as well as in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her vision is to integrate palliative care as part of high-quality cancer care across all phases of the illness, beginning at diagnosis and continuing through the end of life. Dr. Desai’s expertise in pain and symptom management, communication and care coordination enables her to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s values and goals. She works closely with her Oncology colleagues to ensure that patients are able to have the highest quality of life throughout the course of their cancer care.Dr. Desai earned a medical degree from the New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine, NYC, and a master’s degree in clinical epidemiology and health services research from Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, NYC. She completed her internal medicine residency training at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, after which she completed a yearlong research fellowship, followed by a clinical fellowship, in hospice and palliative medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), NYC. After completing fellowship training, Dr. Desai served as an attending physician in palliative care and as an associate program director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at MSK before joining Atlantic Health System.Dr. Desai received a 2021 Kornfeld Scholars Program Award from the National Palliative Care Research Center for her research on leveraging technology to facilitate delivery of person-centered care. She is part of Atlantic Medical Group and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Her clinical expertise encompasses T-Cell Lymphoma and Febrile Neutropenia. Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Drew Barnes is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC). Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Anton Sisante is a board-certified physician, specializing in internal medicine, with a subspecialty in hospice and palliative medicine. His professional interests include advance care planning, pain management and ethics. ... /> Dr. Sisante is passionate about providing compassionate and empathetic care for his adult patients and their families as they navigate the challenges to their health and well-being. He hopes to ease the physical, mental and emotional tolls of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. He is a proud member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the American College of Physicians. Outside of work, Dr. Sisante enjoys traveling, cooking, trying new foods and playing with his dog. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain. Dr. Sisante is board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine- American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine- American Osteopathic Board Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sisante is currently accepting new patients.

Dylan Drummond is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Drummond is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Drummond is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Joseph is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Joseph is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

Luke O’Neill, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. Dr. O’Neill assists patients with cancer-related pain, chronic severe dyspnea, uncontrolled nausea and other debilitating conditions. He offers goals of care conversations, asking open-ended questions to understand the patient’s symptoms and needs. Whether their illness is acute or chronic, he assists patients to understand their situation by providing accurate, straightforward information so they can make informed decisions in line with their goals.Away from work, Dr. O’Neill enjoys hiking, skiing and scuba diving. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. O'neill is board certified in Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine and Hospice And Palliative Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. O'neill is currently accepting new patients.

Lauren Nicholls, MD, is a dually trained palliative care and family medicine physician. Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Nicholls is focused on improving the quality of life for those she treats. She also specializes in providing compassionate care for adults with terminal illnesses, attending to their emotional and physical well-being and helping to manage their symptoms. Additionally, Dr. Nicholls offers guidance and support to her patients’ families.|She has a clinical interest in end of life care.|Dr. Nicholls earned her medical degree from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Rochester, followed by a fellowship in hospice care and palliative medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y.|Dr. Nicholls is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, Pennsylvania Medical Society and Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Nicholls is currently accepting new patients.

I started my health care career during college as a nursing assistant in a nursing home in Pennsylvania. During my training at Brown University, I came to discover that my true passion was caring for people with serious illness and spent the first decade of my career in hospitals, providing palliative services to patients admitted to the floors or intensive care units. Since then, missing longer-term relationships with patients, I've spent more time on the outpatient side of palliative care, working to partner with those with serious or advanced illnesses to help make life better. Whether treating pain, constipation, nausea, shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, fatigue, poor appetite, poor sleep, or any other symptoms making people feel lousy, I aim to use medicines and non-medicine strategies to improve quality of life and function. I also support everyone's Plan A of getting better and back to normal life and Plan B if things don't go as we hope. Helping someone become well enough to take a trip to the beach or the mountains or play a bit more with their kids or grandkids is what makes me tick!. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Med, Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Shepard is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Geneva, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency. Dr. Shepard is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Hospice & Palliative Medicine (Certified). Dr. Shepard is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | I believe in an interdisciplinary approach, bridging any communication gaps and symptom management issues to improve your quality of life when living with a serious illness. | Why I entered medicine | I got into the medical field to improve the care of patients with a debilitating illness. I enjoy working with a team of people who can help patients deal with physical, mental and existential issues related to their illness. | Community involvement | I enjoy educating the public about palliative care and hospice as well as advance care planning. I do it through discussions organized by various organizations locally and nationally. | Personal interests | I like spending free time with family and traveling. I love the power of humor, improv and the arts. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Shariff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hospice And Palliative Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Shariff is currently accepting new patients.

Halle Ellison, MD, is a dually trained general surgeon and palliative care physician. Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Ellison is focused on improving the quality of life for those she treats. She also specializes in providing end-of-life care for adults with terminal illnesses, attending to their emotional and physical well-being and helping to manage their symptoms. Dr. Ellison also offers guidance and support to her patients’ families.|She has a clinical interest in end of life care, medical education and improving healthcare delivery.|Dr. Ellison earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. She completed her residency in general surgery and a fellowship in palliative medicine, both at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.|In 2018, Dr. Ellison was awarded the Top Patient’s Experience Clinician Award for her dedication to providing compassionate care to her patients and their families. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Ellison is currently accepting new patients.

Megan Swan is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Swan is board certified in Hospice And Palliative Medicine. Dr. Swan is currently accepting new patients.

John Liantonio is a Palliative Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure. Dr. Liantonio is board certified in Family Medicine, Family Practice, American Board Of Family Medicine , Geriatric Medicine, American Board Of Family Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Dr. Liantonio is currently accepting new patients.

Peyman Mamdouhi is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mamdouhi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2020. Dr. Mamdouhi is currently accepting new patients.

Cortney Cole, MD, a palliative care physician at Endeavor Health, supports patients facing serious illness with personalized, compassionate care. Board certified in both family medicine and palliative care, she helps patients and families navigate complex decisions, manage symptoms and maintain quality of life. Dr. Cole sees her role as a guide and advocate, ensuring each patient’s care aligns with their goals, values and comfort. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. Dr. Cole is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine and American Board Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine. Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Speyer is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) and Endoscopy. Dr. Speyer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hospice & Palliative Medicine (Certified). Dr. Speyer is currently accepting new patients.

I like taking care of people. It is a privilege and forever a gratifying experience.Tread gently. In the field of Palliative Medicine, I see patients and families at their most vulnerable. I like to explore where they are in the understanding of their medical illness and their lives. I listen, work to reduce distressing symptoms associated with advanced stage illness and cancer and also help patients/families navigate difficult decisions and discussions. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Sandhu is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Hospice And Palliative Medici and Internal Medicine. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

Prasanth Pillai is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Pillai is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Pillai is currently accepting new patients.

Lily Mei is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Mei is currently accepting new patients.

Ambereen K. Mehta, MD, MPH, FAAHPM is an Associate Professor of Palliative Care in the Departments of Medicine and Neurology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. After Internal Medicine Residency and Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship, she joined the palliative care faculty at the University of Virginia (2016-2018) and was Medical Director of the UVA/Hospice of the Piedmont Inpatient Hospice Unit. When she joined the palliative care faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles, she initiated the embedded specialty palliative care program in ALS Clinic (2018-2020). Since 2020, she has been part of the palliative care faculty at Johns Hopkins and is the only palliative care expert in the Johns Hopkins Center for ALS Specialty Care. She leads multiple studies as part of the ALS Clinical Trials Unit and has published numerous studies in high impact peer-reviewed journals on increasing access to specialty palliative care including education for neurologists and improving quality of life for people with neurological illnesses, specifically those living with ALS. She has received awards for education including the 2020 UCLA Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Faculty Award Excellence in Education Award and the 2022 Inaugural International Neuropalliative Care Society Tara Cook Award for Innovation in Neuropalliative Education. She is a content expert for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Roon, and Northeast ALS Consortium. She currently co-chairs the Northeast ALS Consortium Palliative Subcommittee and is an ALS Association Care Services Committee member. She is the past Chair of the International Neuropalliative Care Society Strategic Communications Committee and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Neuropalliative Special Interest Group. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

Titilola Glass is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Frisco, Texas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure. Dr. Glass is board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Hospice And Palliative Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine- American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology/Hospice And Palliative Medicine, Hospice And Palliative Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology- American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology- American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Glass is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Lauren Berninger is an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and associate program director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program. Dr. Berninger received her undergraduate degree in political science from Bucknell University and her medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed internal medicine residency training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, where she also served as chief resident. Dr. Berninger is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Training Program. Dr. Berninger's professional interests lie at the intersection of palliative medicine and clinical ethics. She holds a master's degree in bioethics from the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health and is an active member of the Johns Hopkins Hospital ethics committee. Dr. Berninger is committed to medical education with a focus on advanced communication skills and complex-symptom management for patients with serious and life-limiting illnesses. She co-directs the medical school's TIME Palliative Care and End-of-Life Course and is dedicated to the clinical teaching of learners at all levels of training. Dr. Berninger embraces a humanistic, patient, and family-centered approach to care and is the recipient of the 2023 Clinical Excellence Award for best consulting physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Selected Publications Youssef SW, Berninger LE, Doberman DJ. Evaluation of Required End-Of-Life (EOL) Ethics Content in the Ten Residency Programs Offering Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. Published online April 2, 2025. McGeehan CB, Berninger LE. Autonomous by Extension: Balancing Patient Autonomy and Vulnerability in Surrogate Decision-making. AACN Adv Crit Care. 2024 Sep 15;35(3):228-237. Berninger, LE, Corey Tapper Opioid Rotation: Considerations, Controversy, and Clinical Practice #440. J Pall Med 2022. Wang, Eric, Berninger, LE, Olga Komargodski, Thomas Smith. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: Spinal Cord Stimulation, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, and Scrambler Therapy: A Narrative Review. Pain Physician. 2022 Nov;25(8): E1163-E1173. Wang EJ, Berninger LE, Pantelyat AY, Hunsberger JB, Smith TJ. Scrambler Therapy for the Treatment of Multiple System Atrophy-Parkinsonian Subtype Pain: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2022 Jan 18;16(1):e01560. Berninger LE, Smith TJ, Scrambler therapy for incident pain in bone metastases. J Osteopathic Med. 2021; 121 (6) 539-542. Courses & Syllabi Co-director: TIME Palliative Care and End of Life Course. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain. Dr. Berninger is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Berninger is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Hauger is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. His clinical expertise encompasses Endoscopy. Dr. Hauger is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2025. Dr. Hauger is currently accepting new patients.

Allison Chan is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

Amanda W. Brown MD, MS, is a pediatric palliative care physician board-certified in hospice care and palliative medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is part of the Supportive Care Program in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and is assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.