Palliative Care
About Palliative Care at Bayview
We support people living with serious illness by caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Together, our efforts reflect a single vision: to bring comfort, connection, and excellence to every patient, every family, every day.
Where We Provide Care
We offer palliative care in the hospital and clinic:
- Inpatient Palliative Care – For patients admitted to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Thoracic Oncology Clinic – Outpatient care for people with lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and related illnesses
- The Center for ALS Specialty Care – Comprehensive support for individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Our Team
Palliative care works best through teamwork. Our interprofessional team includes:
- Board Certified Physicians – Experts in symptom relief and serious illness communication
- Pharmacy Specialist – Ensuring safe, effective symptom management
- Palliative Certified Chaplain – Providing spiritual care for all beliefs
- Program Specialist – Coordinating care and ensuring continuity
Our team is available to see consults in the hospital Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
How Palliative Care Helps
- Relief from complex physical symptoms
- Guidance with medical decisions
- Emotional support
- Spiritual support
- Advance care planning
- Coordination between healthcare provider teams
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside treatments aimed at cure.
My passion and excitement towards palliative care continues to grow exponentially as I strive to think outside the box in order to personalize and optimize patient care. I value listening to patient concerns and utilize this to work with the patient, their family, and/or their care team to ensure symptoms are controlled with the goal of achieving the best quality of life possible. I feel lucky to have joined such a wonderful and dedicated palliative care team.
Pharmacist, Palliative Care
