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Palliative Care Expert Witnesses

Palliative care expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on palliative care. The palliative care expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Care, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Home Administration, Nursing Homes, Pain Management - Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist, and Wound Care.

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Sonja Rosen, MD, FACP, AGSF

Cedars-Sinai

Beverly Hills, California

Geriatrics, Internal Medicine - Gerontology, Elder abuse, life expectancy, falls, functional decline, medical malpractice, standard of care, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, accidents, neglect, hospice, palliative care, goals of care, end of life

I have 20 years experience as an expert witness. I am a Professor of Medicine and have extensive experience as a medical director, chief and clinician and can opine on standard of care in hospital, nursing home, assisted living facilities, and ambulatory care setting, as well as life expectancy, functional decline, elder abuse and neglect. I am a subject matter expert in geriatric syndromes including but not limited to dementia, delirium, falls and injury prevention, polypharmacy, functional decline, goals of care. I am triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine.

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Andrew Ng, MD

Specialist in SNF, Long-Term & Elder Abuse Cases.

Millbrae, California

Nursing Homes - Nursing Home, SNF, Skilled Nursing Facility, Hospice, Infections, Palliative Care, Geriatrics, Dementia, Neglect, Goals of care, Delirium, Polypharmacy, Alzheimer's, COVID, Bed Sores, Pressure Ulcers, Medical Malpractice, long term care, Hypertension, Diabetes

Dr. Andrew Ng is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He began practice working as a hospitalist in the acute care setting both in Michigan and then in California. After starting part-time work caring for patients in the skilled nursing environment, Dr. Ng transitioned to full-time practice in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and long-term care settings. Dr. Ng specializes in short-term and long-term care for patients who reside in SNFs. He is aware of the intricacies involved in providing care in this setting and appropriate standards of care. He can provide efficient case reviews in all aspects of nursing home care. Specialty areas include; COVID-19, nursing homes, long-term care, medical negligence, elder abuse/neglect, nursing home falls physical and chemical restraints, elopement, dementia, memory care, geriatric polypharmacy, bedsores (pressure wounds or pressure ulcers), nursing home infections (MRSA, VRE), dehydration, geriatrics, head trauma, accidental and suspected non...

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Apoorva Athreya Ananth, MD

Nephrologist & Internist, USC & UCLA Trained

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Covina, California

Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Traumatic Injury, Chronic Disease, Iatrogenic injury, Pharma related Kidney Damage, Palliative Care, Standard of Care, Delayed Diagnosis, Exposure to Nephrotoxic Substances, Rhabdomyolysis, Diabetes, Hypertension, Blunt Force Trauma, Renal Artery Stenosis, Occupational Injury, Disability Evaluation

Dr. Apoorva Athreya Ananth is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and nephrology. He is currently an attending nephrologist with Mohan Renal Physicians of Covina, where he delivers comprehensive care to patients with chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. Dr. Ananth completed his nephrology fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he also contributed to research and academic discussions on topics like Fanconi Syndrome and targeted treatments for IgA nephropathy. His internal medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center honed his expertise in managing complex cases, including perioperative medicine for high-risk surgical patients. A graduate of the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Dr. Ananth earned membership in the prestigious Gold Humanism Honor Society, reflecting his commitment to compassionate patient care. His undergra...

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Mary Genevieve, MS, MD, ABPN

Parkinsons Disease/Paraquat Litigation-Neurologist

Central Coast Neurology

San Francisco, California

Neurology - Adult Neurology, Geriatric Neurology, Personal Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury, Headache, Dementia, Concussion, Parkinson’s disease, Hospice End of Life Care, Palliative Care, Paraquat

I am a board-certified neurologist with over 30 years of clinical experience and more than a decade of expert witness work. I have particular expertise in Parkinson’s disease epidemiology and toxic exposure litigation, including paraquat-related Parkinson’s disease claims and bellwether litigation involving paraquat exposure as a causative factor in the development of Parkinson’s disease. My additional areas of expertise include traumatic brain injury, dementia and related cognitive disorders, headache medicine, and neurological issues in end-of-life care, including hospice and palliative medicine. I have extensive experience in both hospital-based and outpatient neurology and provide clear, evidence-based expert analysis and testimony.

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Abhi Kas, MD

Expert Medical Director Skilled Nursing Facilities

California

Internal Medicine, Geriatrics - Falls, Wound Care, Stroke, Dementia, Sepsis, COPD, Pain, Physical Therapy, DVT, Blood Clot, Hospice, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Sepsis, Congestive Health Failure, Kidney Injury, Myocardial Infarction, Palliative Care, Pressure Sore, Edema

Highlights: - Medical Director - >85% of time dedicated to clinical duties - Trial/testimony experience - Evidence based approach to the latest standards of care - Confident, consistent, thorough Dr. Abhi Kasinadhuni is a highly qualified expert witness specializing in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), long-term care, and post-acute rehabilitation. As the current Medical Director of a 130-bed rehabilitation facility and multiple SNF/post-acute care centers in Pennsylvania, he brings over a decade of hands-on experience in internal medicine, hospital medicine, and geriatric care. Board-certified in Internal Medicine with fellowship training in Vascular Medicine, Dr. Kasinadhuni has served as a physician at facilities including The Belvedere (Chester, PA), Aventura at Prospect (Prospect Park, PA), and others, overseeing patient care for complex conditions common in long-term settings. His expertise spans critical areas in SNF and long-term care litigation, including: Geriatric and...

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Pedram Taher, MD

Leading SNF Medical Director & Geriatric Expert

Walnut Creek, California

Dr. Taher is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland, California, and a Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. His practice focuses mainly on skilled nursing facilities, caring for adult geriatric patients, including patients in sub-acute facilities who are ventilator-dependent. He has extensive experience in all aspects of nursing home care, including fall prevention, pain management, treatment of diabetes, hypertension, stroke, end-of-life care, common infections, and policies and procedures related to skilled nursing homes. He is currently the Medical Director at three San Francisco Bay Area skilled nursing facilities, one of which includes a sub-acute unit. He also serves as a hospice medical director. Specialty areas include; COVID-19, nursing homes, long-term care, medical negligence, elder abuse/neglect, nursing home falls, physical and chemical res...

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Karl E. Steinberg, MD, CMD, HMDC, HEC-C

Geriatrics, Nursing Homes, Hospice/Palliative

Stone Mountain Medical Associates, Inc.

Oceanside, California

Geriatrics, Nursing Homes - Nursing Home - Skilled Nursing Facility, Hospice - End-of-Life Care, Palliative Care, Home Health, Assisted Living, Regulatory, Decubitus, Pressure Ulcers, Falls, Dementia - Alzheimer's, Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care - HMO, Life Care Planning, Personal Injury, Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Bioethics

Experienced Expert, 250+ depositions, 25+ trials. Speedy and Objective Records Reviews (plaintiff/defense); Standard of Care, Causation and Damages Opinions, including Life Expectancy and Future Care Costs, Regulatory Actions; Comprehensive Report Writing. References Available on Request. In clinical practice of post-acute and long-term care medicine, Geriatrics & Hospice in San Diego area since 1992; Chief Medical Officer, Bio-Pacific Admin Services (nursing facility management company); Chief Medical Officer, Beecan Health; Delegate, AMA and California Medical Association House of Delegates; Chair, CMA Council on Ethical, Legal & Judicial Affairs; Chair, CMA Administrative Medicine Forum; Clinical Faculty UCSD School of Medicine and Family Medicine Dept., Affiliate Faculty, California State University's Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care (San Marcos), Past President of CALTCM, Past President of PALTmed (Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Medical Association, previously AMDA,...

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Ayesha Murtuza, MD

Internal Medicine Physician/Hospital Medicine

San Ramon , California

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Primary Care, Critical Care medicine, Pulmonology, Infectious disease, cardiology, Traumatic Brain injury, Cardiovascular Care, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Geriatics, Perioperative, Sepsis, Hematology, Oncology, Palliative Care

I have near 10 years of post graduate experience in different patient care settings amongst various roles as board certified internal medicine physician. I have completed my residency training at University of California, San Diego and I am currently a hospitalist in the East Bay Area, California. From the acute inpatient setting to end of life care, I am a qualified expert to provide consultation. I have experience in treating hospitalized patients in the acute care setting. I work in a high acuity stroke and trauma center, having specific experience in caring for patients with stroke, trauma, infectious diseases, heart failure, sepsis, etc. In addition to direct patient care, I have been involved in quality review committees, assessing physicians and certain clinical scenarios. I have experience in reviewing records and peer review, evaluating for opportunities for improvement in medical decision making while serving on the Quality Review Committee. I have been active in the ethic...

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Lisa A Moore, MSN, APRN

Wound Care Nurse Expert

Santa Barbara Legal Nurse Consulting

Buellton, California

Wound Care, Geriatrics - wound, pressure sores, pressure ulcers, nursing, long term care, home health, geriatrics, wound care nurse, assisted living, pressure injuries, falls, palliative care, hospice care, nurse practitioner

For the past 14 years I have been employed at a highly regarded outpatient wound care clinic in Goleta, CA, one of the country’s leading wound care centers. In addition, I am also wound care specialist at an acute care hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. I feel confident that I can assist you in any case where wound care management or gerontology is an issue. Prior to becoming a certified wound care nurse, I was providing wound care in the home as a home health/hospice nurse, as well as the various healthcare settings over the course of my career, including the ICU. I work efficiently in a timely manner and I am very familiar with electronic medical records from both acute care and long term care settings. I am confident that I can deliver a solid and competent testimony both on the witness stand and in depositions. I am board certified in the field of wound care as a clinical wound specialist with the American Board of Wound Management. Im addition to practicing as a registered nurse,...

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Karen Weese Bell, MD

Hospice & Standard of Care Expert-Family Physician

Countercurrent Health

Fort Collins, Colorado

Family Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care - Hospice Medicine, End-of-life decision making, Goals of care documentation, Capacity assessments, Medical ethics, Palliative care, Functional decline, DNR/DNI decisions, Geriatrics, Terminal agitation and sedation, Medical decision-making capacity, Goals of care, Standard of care in terminal illness

I am a board-certified family physician and practicing hospice medical director with over 15 years of clinical experience in outpatient care and end-of-life settings. I maintain an active clinical practice and hold an unrestricted medical license. I provide expert medical opinions on standard of care, causation, and medical decision-making capacity in hospice and palliative care settings, as well as primary care. I work directly with attorneys representing plaintiffs or defendants in cases involving: • Delayed or missed hospice or palliative care referrals • Inappropriate or premature withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments during end-of-life transitions • Failure to assess or document decision-making capacity • Poor interdisciplinary communication within hospice and palliative teams • Missed diagnoses or delayed treatment in primary care • System-level care coordination failures in hospice or palliative care transitions My reviews address both individual clinician conduct and b...

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Ross Albert, MD PhD

Experienced Hospice and Palliative Care Physician

West Simsbury, Connecticut

Hospice and Palliative Care, Hospice and Palliative Care - Hospice Compliance, Hospice Documentation, Hospice Audits, Hospice Eligibility, GIP Hospice, General Inpatient Hospice, Life Expectancy, Prognostication, Palliative Medicine, Palliative Care, Advance Care Planning, Complex Symptom Management

Dr. Ross Albert has thirteen years of experience as a Hospice Medical Director, currently the National Medical Director of a multi-state hospice agency, with the prior 6 years as the System Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director of a statewide home hospice and palliative care team. He has four years of experience as the Chief of Palliative Medicine at a large tertiary care hospital, managing inpatient consultations, goals of care discussions and complex symptom management. He is board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Family Practice, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and of the American Academy of Family Practice. He is nationally recognized for excellence in end-of-life care, awarded the Hastings Foundation Cuniff-Dixon Award in 2016. Dr. Albert has practiced hospice and palliative care extensively in the inpatient and community settings. He has expertise in hospice utilization, compliance and audit reviews, end-of-life ...

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Shari Jordan

Nursing Home Administrator

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia

Nursing Home Administration - Nursing Homes, Elder Abuse, Standard of Care, Dementia, Nursing Home Neglect, Medication Errors, Bed Sores, UTI, Palliative Care, Malnutrition, Restraints, Hospice, Chart Compliance, Infection, Long Term Care, Geriatric Care, Wound Care, Resident Care, Elder Care, Policies and Procedures

Nursing Home Administrator with more than 30 years of experience in the field. Georgia Nursing Home Administrator license #4158. Certified in Dementia Stages Training, Dementia with Dignity, Dementia with Behaviors, Long Term Care Abuse Coordinator, Educator, Investigator. Expert in regulatory compliance, operations logistics, P.O.C. development, financial analytical reviews, performance improvement, collection management and policies and procedures. Available for medical records, charts and other documents review, case disposition analysis, depositions and court testimonies.

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Janice Makela, M.D.

MD with 20 years of Geriatrics/Hospice experience

Oak Park, Illinois

Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Care - nursing home, hospice, internal medicine, elder abuse, geriatric care, Opioids , assisted living, palliative care, advanced directives, skilled nursing facilities , Medical Marijuana, dementia, wound care, elder LGBT rights, cannabis, home care, long term care facilities, medical ethics, falls, mental competency

I am physician with 20 years' experience. Triple board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative care. I also have expertise in cannabis medicine. I taught geriatric fellows at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center for over a decade. I was also the medical director of a veteran's hospital SNF unit. At the VA, I was also chair of the "falls committee." In addition, I worked as a hospice and palliative care physician for a decade. I was a medical director at a geriatric value-based care clinic. I have experience in a variety of different healthcare system including academic medicine, VA healthcare systems, hospices, and value-based care healthcare, I have worked in many different settings including nursing homes, assisted living centers, clinics, home care, in-patient hospices, and hospitals. Expertise includes elder abuse, medical ethics, nursing home/assisted living care, dementia care, mental competency, elder LGBT rights, e...

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Monica L. Ott, MD

Lizton, Indiana

Geriatrics - Nursing Home, Dementia, Falls, Pressure Ulcers, Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Decubitus, Palliative Care, End of Life Care, Antipsychotics

Board certified in Geriatrics and Family Medicine. Certified Medical Director through The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Past president of IMDA – the Indiana chapter of PALTmed. Worked nine years in the Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at Indiana University, regularly teaching medical students, internal medicine residents, geriatric fellows and nurse practitioners working in nursing homes. SNF medical director 2010-2019. Most recently, regional medical director for Abode Care Partners seeing patients in the post-acute and long-term care setting. Currently, working as an Optum Care Transitions medical director.

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Andrew Dow, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner & Acute Care NP

Prairieville, Louisiana

Nurse Practitioner, Hospitalist - Family Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Hospital Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Palliative Care, Acute / in-patient rehab, Concierge Medicine, Direct care model, Testosterone Therapy, Integrative Medicine, Health Optimization and Wellness, Longevity Medicine, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Wellness

Andrew Dow is duel board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. He has strong background in internal medicine, as well as both functional and integrative medicine. A Georgia native for 32 years, Andrew earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia College & State University. Early in his career, as a registered nurse, he received additional certifications in emergency medicine, critical care, and air medical transport. He quickly became the youngest helicopter Life Flight Registered Nurse in Georgia’s program history at just 24 years old. Following nearly a decade of emergency medicine, critical care, and Life Flight, Andrew pursued graduate studies at Georgia College and State University and Emory University in Atlanta; where he completed his Family Nurse Practitioner masters degree and completed his Acute Care Nurse Practitioner post-master’s degree. He went on to work as a nurse practitioner at Emory University, specializing in neu...

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Linda L. Davis, RN, WCC

LTC/SNF Certified Wound RN & Clinical Leader

Expert Consulting Services

Marblehead, Massachusetts

Nursing Administration, Wound Care - Long-Term Care, Wound Management, Director of Nursing, Wound Care, Clinical Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Palliative Care, End-of-Life Care, COVID-19 Nurse, Nursing Home Negligence, Patient Safety, Care Plan Development, Pressure Ulcer, Medication Management, Fall Prevention, Neglect, Abuse

Linda L. Davis, RN, WCC, is a seasoned registered nurse with over two decades of experience, specializing in wound care, long-term care (LTC), and skilled nursing facility (SNF) operations. She has held leadership roles such as Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, where she managed clinical care for residents, ensured regulatory compliance, and led teams to achieve deficiency-free surveys. Her expertise in wound management is complemented by her certification as a Wound Care Specialist and her role as a wound care educator. Linda's clinical background includes managing complex patient cases involving pressure ulcer prevention, infection control, fall prevention, and end-of-life care. Her leadership in improving CMS ratings and maintaining quality standards has made her a respected figure in nursing home care and operations. Additionally, Linda has experience providing education on advanced wound care to both nursing and medical staff, further showcasing her commit...

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Ronald N. Rosen, MD, CMD

Experienced Nursing Home and Geriatric Physician

Expert Consulting Services

Marblehead, Massachusetts

Family Medicine, Geriatrics - Nursing Home, geriatrics, family medicine, medical director, palliative care, Nursing Home Management, Family Practice, Skilled Rehab, Urban Search and Rescue, Medical Team Management, Hospice Care, Emergency Medicine, Nursing Home Oversight, Medical Director, Clinical Oversight, Wound Specialist

Dr. Ronald N. Rosen stands as a distinguished expert witness in the fields of family medicine, geriatrics, and nursing home administration. With a career spanning over 45 years, Dr. Rosen has practiced family medicine and geriatrics in addition to holding leadership roles in various healthcare settings. His tenure as the Medical Team Manager for FEMA's Massachusetts Task Force 1, coupled with his role as a Medical Director for the Brudnick Center for Living showcases his ability to navigate complex healthcare scenarios. Dr. Rosen's dual qualifications in family medicine and geriatrics, coupled with his role as a Certified Medical Director, position him as an invaluable expert witness capable of providing comprehensive insights into standards of care, geriatric medicine, and the management of nursing homes. Notable Accomplishments: Over 45 years of active practice in family medicine and geriatrics. Served as the Medical Team Manager for FEMA's Massachusetts Task Force 1, specializi...

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Joel Lane Kent, MD

University of Rochester

Victor, New York

Pain Management - Medicine - Opioids, Buprenorphine, Interventional, Nerve blocks, Palliative care, Opioid, Morphine, CRPS, Epidural injections, Spinal hematoma, Narcotic, Methadone, Spinal cord stimulation, Overdose, hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Intrathecal drug delivery, RSD, Nerve injury

Primary area of expertise: Pain Medicine Expert consulting experience: • Authored over 50 expert case reports • Participated in over 25 depositions • Testimony experience in civil trials and professional hearings • Provides litigation support and expert testimony in plaintiff and defense cases Professional experience: • Over 25 years of experience in Pain Medicine • Triple Board Certified • Practice Director of University Multi-Disciplinary Pain Management Practices from 1998 to 2017 • Program Director of a Multi-Disciplinary Pain Management Fellowship Training Programs from 1998 to 2015 • Professor of Anesthesiology, Palliative Care, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at University of Rochester School of Medicine • Lectures extensively and published Profile: Dr. Kent is an expert in all realms of Pain Medicine and has focused expertise in the prescribing and oversight of opioid analgesics. His specialties include acute and chronic pain management, opioid analgesics, inte...

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Patrick Stapleton, LNHA

Active LNHA, 30+ years as Healthcare Executive

Expert Consulting Services

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Geriatrics, Nursing Home Administration - Nursing Home, CMS Regulation, Staffing Analysis, Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator, Geriatric Medicine, Wrongful Death, Hospice, Palliative Care, Nursing Homes, Long-term Care

Patrick J. Stapleton, MS, LNHA, CNHA Expert Witness & Consultant | Nursing Home Administration & Long-Term Care Patrick is a seasoned healthcare executive and licensed nursing home administrator with over 25 years of leadership experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and senior living services. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators, a role in which he oversees regulatory compliance and professional standards for the industry. Expertise & Consulting Services Standard of Care: Evaluation of nursing home operations and adherence to federal and state regulations. Clinical Outcomes: Specialized knowledge in fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, and abuse/neglect investigations. Operational Compliance: Expert testimony regarding CMS compliance, staffing adequacy, discharge planning, and state survey results. Dispute Resolution: Active participation in informal dispute resolution (IDR) pane...

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Chrissie Ott, MD, FAAP, PCC

Versatile MedPeds Doc: Complex Cases Welcome

Portland, Oregon

Pediatric Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Obesity Medicine, Pediatric Complex Care, Clinician Well-being, Pediatric Obesity Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition, Primary Care, Ethics, Long Term Care, Palliative Care, Burnout, Malpractice, APP Supervision, Hospitalist, Nocturnist, Direct Practice, Concierge, Telehealth, Newborn Care

Dr. Chrissie Ott is a seasoned, practicing triple board-certified internist and pediatrician with an undergraduate degree in Nutrition. She has extensive experience in primary care and hospital medicine across the life span, is a medical director of a pediatric complex care unit, and is a former wellness executive in a large healthcare system. Chrissie is also a leader in the field of physician coaching and can be a resource to physicians in the legal process. Dr. Ott has a board certification in Integrative Medicine and a pending fourth board certification in Obesity Medicine, and has acquired additional expertise in Palliative Care through the Harvard PCEP program and in organizational well-being as a graduate of the Stanford Chief Wellness Officer training. She graduated the Ethics Track in medical school and has a special interest in medical ethics. She is an engaging speaker, a highly skilled in both written and verbal communication, and facilitator and is passionate about ...

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Abhi Kas, MD

Expert Medical Director Skilled Nursing Facilities

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

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Sandra L Frellsen, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, HMDC

Experienced Hospice and Palliative Physician

Sandra Frellsen MD, PLLC

Austin, Texas

Hospice and Palliative Care, Internal Medicine - End of life, Serious illness, Chronic illness, End-of-life decision making, Goals of care documentation, Palliative Care, Palliative Medicine, Hospice, Medical decision-making, Clinical decision-making, Advanced Directives, Advance Directives, General Inpatient Hospice, GIP Hospice, Complex symptom management, Surrogate decision

I have been practicing as a Board-certified Internal Medicine physician since 2001 and as a Board-Certified Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician since 2008. I practiced hospital-based palliative medicine in an urban teaching hospital prior to transitioning to work as a community-based hospice physician. I have worked as a Hospice Medical Director since 2020 and have been involved in multiple quality improvement projects and audits. I oversee multiple physicians and nurse practitioners and make hospice visits in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private residences. I continue to participate in Maintenance of Certification for my primary and secondary board certifications. I am also board certified as a Hospice Medical Director by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board. I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. I am also the site director for the Dell Medical School Hospice a...