Staff

Our expert physicians, nurses, and pharmacist partner with social workers and chaplains to offer an extra dimension of expertise to you, your family, and your oncology team. Our staff is experienced in helping patients and families manage distress in the face of serious illness and at life's end. We conduct research on palliative, psychosocial, and end-of-life issues, as well as provide training for healthcare professionals.

Division of Palliative Care

• Janet L. Abrahm, MD, Division Chief
• Susan Block, MD, Department Chair

Attending Physicians

• Rachelle Bernacki, MD
• Douglas E. Brandoff, MD
• Lida Nabati, MD
• Kristen Schaefer, MD
• Jane deLima Thomas, MD
• David Thomas, MD
• Muriel Gillick, MD
• Sanjeet Narang, MD

Attending Psychiatrist

• Michael Miovic, MD

Nurse Practitioners

• Jennifer Kales MS, ACHPN, APRN, BC, ANP
• Maureen Lynch, MS, APRN, BC, PCM, AOCN

Physician Assistants

• Colleen Brown, PA-C
• Stephanie Carroll, PA-C
• Ian Nagus, PA-C
• Kendra Sacks, PA-C

Social Workers

• Phil Higgins, LICSW
• Amanda Moment, LICSW

Pharmacists

• Bridget Fowler, PharmD
• Victor Phantumvanit, PharmD

2008-2009 HMS Palliative Care Fellows

• Jonathan Gully, MD
• Mihir Kamdar, MD
• Lindy Landzaat, DO
• James Marroquin, MD
• Ursula McVeigh, MD
• Sarah Slater, MD
• Melissa Wachterman, MD, MPH
• Erica Wilson, MD

Administrative Specialist

• Suzanne McHale