25 of the Best Palliative Care Doctors Near Me

Courtney Wagner, MD, specializes in palliative medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Internal Medicine Palliative Care and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Wagner received her medical degree from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Wagner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wagner is currently accepting new patients.

Jeanne Lewandowski is a Pediatrics specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Dr. Lewandowski is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Lewandowski is currently accepting new patients.

Megan Jordan is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Jordan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Med, Hospice & Palliative Medicine , and American Board Of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics. Dr. Jordan is currently accepting new patients.

Joanne Kuntz is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kuntz is board certified in American Board Of Emergency Medicine, 2012. Dr. Kuntz is currently accepting new patients.

Melissa Marinelli is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Marinelli is board certified in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Marinelli is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Mark Hughes is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a core faculty member in the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics. He is faculty member in general internal medicine and in palliative medicine. Dr. Hughes received his undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of Virginia. He earned his medical degree from SUNY at Stony Brook School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Rochester. He performed a fellowship in primary care research with a concentration in bioethics at Georgetown University, where he also completed a master’s degree in philosophy (bioethics). He joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins in 1997. His research interests include research ethics, clinical bioethics, ambulatory care, philosophy of medicine, end of life decision making, palliative care, and ethics education. Dr. Hughes serves as the co-chair of The Johns Hopkins Hospital Ethics Committee and Consultation Service and coordinates its monthly Ethics for Lunch sessions for the hospital community. Since 2002, he has been the director of a mandatory course on research ethics for all faculty principal investigators and fellows conducting human-subjects research in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He also directs a course on the responsible conduct of research for graduate students int he School of Medicine. He is director of Ethics in Clinical Practice Project, delivering clinical ethics education to several residency programs at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is co-developer and associate editor of the Physician Education and Assessment Center, a web-based curriculum utilized by medical residency programs across the nation. He is co-editor of the book Curriculum Development for Medical Education: A Six-Step Approach, now in its fourth edition. Dr. Hughes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jeff Manuel is a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine after completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Graceland University. He went on to complete his residency at Saint Joseph Hospital and a fellowship in Palliative Care with Capital Hospice in Falls Church, Virginia.As a hospice and palliative care medicine provider, Dr. Manuel has a deep clinical focus on managing complex cancer pain and supporting patients and their families as they navigate serious illness. He is passionate about helping individuals understand their diagnoses and treatment options, guiding them through complex medical decisions with clarity, empathy, and respect.“I enjoy caring for people who feel that the medical system does not understand them or that their individual goals and values have not been heard and supported. I am most excited by having the opportunity to really understand a person’s hopes, fears, and values and then helping advocate for these values as they navigate the healthcare system.”In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Manuel is dedicated to teaching communication and palliative care skills to healthcare professionals, promoting a more compassionate and patient-centered approach across various disciplines. Dr. Manuel is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine . Dr. Manuel is currently accepting new patients.

Virginia Alexander is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

Louise Glaser is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Glaser is currently accepting new patients.

Originally from Northern Virginia, Dr. Rinderle obtained his medical degree from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then pursued a residency in Internal Medicine at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Rinderle completed a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. During his fellowship, he received advanced training in managing pain and symptoms, facilitating difficult conversations about serious illness and end-of-life care, and providing holistic support to patients and their families. As a hospice and palliative care physician, Dr. Rinderle firmly believes in the importance of knowing his patients beyond their medical conditions. By taking the time to truly hear and comprehend their unique perspectives, he has valuable insight to inform the development of a personalized and tailored medical treatment plan.Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Rinderle enjoys spending time with his wife, Heather, and their two dogs, Piper and Luna. He also finds joy in reading, running, cycling, meditating, abstract painting, traveling, high-altitude hiking, and backpacking. Dr. Rinderle is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rinderle is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | I bring a multidisciplinary team approach to providing care to patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. | Why I entered medicine | I was motivated to choose medicine as a career by my desire to help people. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in various ways, including at blood drives and career counseling seminars. I also have helped establish medical camps in flood-affected areas of Pakistan. | Personal interests | I am especially interested in how various cancers affect patients’ daily lives and how palliative care can improve the quality of those lives. Dr. Ram is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hospice And Palliative Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Ram is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Nicklin is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nicklin is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine - Hospice And Palliative Medicine. Dr. Nicklin is currently accepting new patients.

David Peter is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Peter is board certified in American Board Of Emergency Medicine, 2008. Dr. Peter is currently accepting new patients.

Tammie Quest is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Quest is board certified in American Board Of Emergency Medicine, 2008. Dr. Quest is currently accepting new patients.

Ivy Akid is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Akid is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Akid is currently accepting new patients.

For the first 20 years of my medical career, I worked as an emergency medicine physician. Later, I obtained additional training in hospice and palliative care. My particular interests include symptom management, hospice care and palliative care for patients with advanced lung disease. I feel blessed to be part of a dedicated team of palliative medicine specialists, and I am passionate about improving quality of life for patients who are dealing with a serious illness. Relieving suffering while offering care and compassion to patients and families during such difficult times motivates me every day. Dr. Feinstein is board certified in American Board Of Emergency Medicine-Hospice And Palliative Medicine and American Board Of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Feinstein is currently accepting new patients.

Sophia Johnson, DO, specializes in hospice and palliative care. She practices at Susquehanna Health Supportive & Palliative Care and is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport and UPMC Muncy. Dr. Johnson received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

John Barkley is a Palliative Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Dr. Barkley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hospice And Palliative Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Barkley is currently accepting new patients.

Henry Burke is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Dr. Burke is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hospice And Palliative Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Burke is currently accepting new patients.

Marny Fetzer is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Fetzer is board certified in American Board Of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Fetzer is currently accepting new patients.

Zachary Hildner is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Hildner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hospice & Palliative Medicine (Certified). Dr. Hildner is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory Wallingford is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Wallingford is board certified in The American Board Of Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services and The American Board Of Emergency Medicine - Hospice And Palliative Medicine. Dr. Wallingford is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Brieze Bell is an internal medicine doctor who specializes in palliative care, hospital medicine and integrative medicine. She is passionate about accompanying her patients in each stage of their health journeys, from safeguarding wellness through preventive care to supporting them and their loved ones during serious illness. She focuses on improving her patents' quality of life, helping them manage symptoms and providing care for people living with cancer that focuses on each patient's own goals and optimizes wellness by integrating conventional treatments with complementary therapies. As a hospital medicine doctor, she coordinates and optimizes care for patients admitted to the hospital. In her research, Bell investigates the use of integrative palliative care techniques, including psychedelic medications, to improve quality of life for people living with cancer. She also studies the impact of integrative therapies on the quality of hospital-based care. Bell is dedicated to educating medical students about how internal medicine, palliative care and integrative medicine intersect, and how they can be applied in the care of all patients. Bell earned her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed a residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. She completed a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in integrative medicine at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health. Bell's personal pleasures and interests include spending time with her family and dog, doing yoga and other mindfulness practices, and engaging in social justice work and many outdoor activities. Dr. Bell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bell is currently accepting new patients.

Debra Vermette is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vermette is board certified in Family Medicine, 1989, Hospice And Palliative Medicine, 2012, and American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Vermette is currently accepting new patients.

Briana Mazur is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mazur is board certified in Emergency Medicine- American Board Of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Mazur is currently accepting new patients.