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Palliative Care Specialists

118 verified specialists treating palliative care from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Mayo Clinic. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Janet Abrahm

Janet Abrahm, MD

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Chief Resident

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Medical Oncology
Jennifer Ligibel

Jennifer Ligibel, MD

Professor at Harvard Medical School and a Senior Physician in the Breast Oncology Center at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Ligibel’s research focuses on; Director of the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living and has built a comprehensive clinical Healthy Living Program for patient

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Medical Oncology
Aminah Jatoi

Aminah Jatoi, M.D.

Betty J. Foust, MD and Parents' Professor of Oncology; Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center

Oncology

Rochester, MN30+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Zohra Nooruddin

Zohra Nooruddin, M.D.

Associate Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology; Medical Director, Bone Marrow Transplant Program; Interim Director, Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy Program

Oncology

San Antonio, TX20+ years
Medical Oncology
Andrew Epstein

Andrew Epstein, M.D.

Associate Attending Physician, Gastrointestinal Oncology

Oncology

New York, NY20+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Mark Litzow

Mark Litzow, M.D.

Head, Acute Leukemia Group

Hematology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Myeloid Neoplasms
John Sprandio

John Sprandio, M.D.

Director, Delaware County Memorial Hospital Regional Cancer Center

Hematology

Broomall, PA30+ years
Hematology & Oncology
Tracy Balboni

Tracy Balboni, M.D., M.P.H.

Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School and as Program Director for the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program. She holds degrees from; Director, Harvard Radiation Oncology Program

Oncology

Boston, MA20+ years
Palliative & Supportive Oncology
Kuruvilla John

Kuruvilla John, M.D.

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Leo Orr

Leo Orr, M.D.

Hematology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Hematology & Oncology
Larissa Nekhlyudov

Larissa Nekhlyudov, M.D.

Director, Internal Medicine, David B. Perini Jr. Quality of Life Clinic; Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Palliative & Supportive Oncology
Ron Shiloh

Ron Shiloh, MD

Instructor in Radiation Oncology, Part-Time, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA20+ years
Breast Oncology
Robert Pearlman

Robert Pearlman, MD

Clinical Instructor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Sycamore, IL20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Shannon Dunlay

Shannon Dunlay, MD

Director, Heart Failure Clinic; Director, LVAD Clinic; Director, Transplant Clinic

Cardiology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant
Hyman Muss

Hyman Muss, MD

Mary Jones Hudson Distinguished Professor of Geriatric Oncology; Director, Geriatric Oncology Program

Hematology

Chapel Hill, NC
Hematology & Oncology
Elizabeth Lilley

Elizabeth Lilley, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA10+ years
Palliative & Supportive Oncology
Lawrence Wagman

Lawrence Wagman, MD

Oncology

Upland, CA30+ years
Surgical Oncology
Sarah Slater

Sarah Slater, MD

Senior Physician; Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA20+ years
Palliative & Supportive Oncology
Frank Brescia

Frank Brescia, MD

Professor of Medicine

Hematology

Charlotte, NC30+ years
Hematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Brian Flaherty

Brian Flaherty, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine

Hematology

New York, NY30+ years
Hematology & Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of palliative care specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Palliative Care as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a palliative care specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for palliative care depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these palliative care specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative Care is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches palliative care care.