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Palliative Care

Vanderbilt Palliative Care improves quality of life for people with serious illnesses and for their families. This type of care focuses on relieving symptoms, pain and stress. Palliative care is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness. It can be provided together with treatment meant to cure disease.

Meet Your Care Team

Rajiv Agarwal
4.9

Rajiv AgarwalBA, MD

    Cancer, Gastrointestinal, Hematology/Oncology, Liver Cancer, Medical Oncology, Metastatic Cancer, Palliative Care
Maie H. El-sourady
4.9

Maie H. El-souradyMD, MSc

    General Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care, Pediatric Primary Care, Primary Care, Well Child Care
Tiffany E. Hines
4.9

Tiffany E. HinesMD

    General Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care, Pediatric Palliative Care, Pediatric Primary Care, Primary Care
Mohana B. Karlekar
5

Mohana B. KarlekarMD

    Allergy / Pulmonary and Critical Care, Cancer, Cardiovascular Medicine, Congestive Heart Failure, Cystic Fibrosis, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine
Emily Kobin

Emily KobinMD

    Internal Medicine, Palliative Care
Catherine A. McCarty

Catherine A. McCartyPA

    Internal Medicine, Palliative Care
Jennifer J. McNaught

Jennifer J. McNaughtAPRN, MSN

    Internal Medicine, Palliative Care
Jill R. Nelson

Jill R. NelsonMSN

    Internal Medicine, Palliative Care

Why Choose Palliative Care at Vanderbilt

  • conference, Team approach, people, staff, partners
    Team approach

    Our team is led by specialty-trained doctors and nurse practitioners and includes specialized palliative care case managers, social workers and nurses. Our team also works closely with other specialists, including pastoral care, child life and pharmacy.

  • timing, timer, clock, fast, speedy, rapid, Convenient care
    Convenient services

    Our team is readily available to consult with patients and families. Our providers and services are available in inpatient and outpatient settings.

  • family, parents, child, Patient-centered care, healthcare
    Patient-centered care

    Our Palliative Care Unit provides services to patients who need aggressive symptom management or have other complex care needs. This unit provides opportunities for more visitation, a private family room and amenities such as toys and drawing materials for children.

  • people, Tumor board, team, staff, partners
    Coordinated care

    Our doctors work closely with experts in other medical disciplines to create a care plan that meets your individual needs. We also work with your primary care doctor to review your records and coordinate any advanced care you may need.

  • markers, map, Multiple care locations
    Infusion services close to home

    Vanderbilt Health has multiple infusion centers, which means you can find a location close to you. Some centers offer evening hours, making it easy to fit your treatment around your schedule. 

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:

  • Helping patients navigate healthcare to receive care aligned with goals and values
  • Managing symptoms from serious illness
  • Planning for your medical care in advance

Locations

Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 38500
Nashville, TN 37204
Today's hours:8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade
6002 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37205
Today's hours:8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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