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Thomas J Smith, M.D.
- The Harry J. Duffey Family Professor of Palliative Medicine
- Director of Palliative Medicine
- Professor of Oncology
- Joint Appointment in Medicine
Expertise: Hospice and Palliative Care, Medical Oncology, Pain Management, Palliative Care
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Danielle Josette Doberman, M.D., M.P.H.
- Program Director, Palliative Medicine Fellowship
- Medical Director, Palliative Medicine Program, Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Assistant Professor of Medicine
Expertise: Hospice and Palliative Care, Internal Medicine
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Corey Xavier Tapper, M.D., M.S.
- Associate Program Director for Wellness, Osler Medical Residency
- Associate Program Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
- Assistant Professor of Medicine
Expertise: Hospice and Palliative Care, Internal Medicine
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Renee Denise Boss, M.D., M.H.S.
- Associate Professor, Rembrandt Foundation Professor of Pediatric Palliative Care
- Professor of Pediatrics
Expertise: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology
Our Team
Leadership
Physicians
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Ilene Stephanie Browner, M.D.
- Assistant Professor of Oncology
- Joint Appointment in Medicine
Expertise: Geriatric Oncology, Medical Oncology, Oncology
Advanced Practice Providers
Michelle Churchill, MSN, CRNP, ACHPN
Lead Nurse Practitioner

Marc Epstein, MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Marshall Gold, MS, RN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Jill “Jae” Patton, MSN, CRNP
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Kristen Tweedy , NP-C
Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Coordinators
Lynn Billing RN, BSN, CHPN
Nurse Coordinator

Caitlin McGeehan, RN, BSN, CCRN
Nurse Coordinator

Marylou Zyra, RN, BSN
Nurse Coordinator

Pharmacy Specialists
Suzanne Nesbit, PharmD, BCPS, CPE, FCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Julie Waldfogel, PharmD, BCGP, CPE
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Administration
Jamison Kies
Senior Administrative Manager

Christina Kennon
Administrative Coordinator/Fellowship Coordinator
