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 Social Worker – Providing holistic strengths-based care
- Executive 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
- Advance care planning
- Coordination between healthcare provider teams
Listen to Dr. Ambereen Mehta and Dr. Nathan Gray discuss palliative care with Dr. Bill Nelson on the Cancer Matters podcast. Click to hear their conversation and learn more about the role of palliative care in supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journey.
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside treatments aimed at cure.
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
