Leadership
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Thomas J Smith, M.D.
Professor of Oncology
Joint Appointment in Medicine
The Harry J. Duffey Family Professor of Palliative Medicine
Director of Palliative Medicine
Joint Appointment in Medicine
The Harry J. Duffey Family Professor of Palliative Medicine
Director of Palliative Medicine
Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Medical Oncology, Pain Management, Palliative Care

Danielle Josette Doberman, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Program Director, Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Medical Director, Palliative Medicine Program, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Program Director, Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Medical Director, Palliative Medicine Program, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine

Corey Xavier Tapper, M.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Associate Program Director, Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Associate Program Director, Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine

Renee Denise Boss, M.D.
Associate Professor, Rembrandt Foundation Professor of Pediatric Palliative Care
Associate Program Director, Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Program Director, Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology
Physicians
Advanced Practice Providers
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Michelle Churchill, MSN, CRNP, ACHPN
Lead Nurse Practitioner
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Marc Epstein, MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
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Marshall Gold, MS, RN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Jill “Jae” Patton, MSN, CRNP
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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Kristen Tweedy , NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Coordinators
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Lynn Billing RN, BSN, CHPN
Nurse Coordinator
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Caitlin McGeehan, RN, BSN, CCRN
Nurse Coordinator
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Marylou Zyra, RN, BSN
Nurse Coordinator
Pharmacy Specialists
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Suzanne Nesbit, PharmD, BCPS, CPE, FCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
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Julie Waldfogel, PharmD, BCGP, CPE
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Administration
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Jamison Kies
Senior Administrative Manager
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Christina Kennon
Administrative Coordinator/Fellowship Coordinator