Our Team

Director of the Division of Palliative Medicine

The Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine seeks candidates for the position of Director of the Division of Palliative Medicine. Apply by the priority deadline, January 1, 2022.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Physicians

Advanced Practice Providers

Michelle Churchill, MSN, CRNP, ACHPN

Lead Nurse Practitioner

Michelle Churchill

Marc Epstein, MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Marc Epstein

Marshall Gold, MS, RN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Marshall Gold, MS, RN, PMHNP-BC

Jill “Jae” Patton, MSN, CRNP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Jill “Jae” Patton, MSN, CRNP

Kristen Tweedy , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Kristen Tweedy

Nurse Coordinators

Lynn Billing RN, BSN, CHPN

Nurse Coordinator

Lynn Billing RN, BSN, CHPN

Marylou Zyra, RN, BSN

Nurse Coordinator

Marylou Zyra, RN, BSN

Pharmacy Specialists

Suzanne Nesbit, PharmD, BCPS, CPE, FCCP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Suzanne Nesbit, PharmD, BCPS, CPE, FCCP

Julie Waldfogel, PharmD, BCGP, CPE

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Julie Waldfogel, PharmD, BCGP, CPE

Administration

Jamison Kies

Senior Administrative Manager

Jamison Kies

Christina Kennon

Administrative Coordinator/Fellowship Coordinator

Christina Kennon