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  4. Alabama (AL)
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42 Results for Hospice & Palliative Medicine near Birmingham, AL

Learn more about Hospice & Palliative Medicine Specialists and how to choose the right one for you

A hospice and palliative medicine doctor cares for the health needs of people with serious and terminal illnesses. They provide comfort to people with physical or emotional pain and suffering. Palliative care doctors focus on improving the quality of life for people with serious illnesses during and after treatment. Hospice doctors provide end-of-life care, including pain relief and other comfort measures for people with terminal illnesses who are no longer seeking curative treatment.

A hospice and palliative medicine doctor typically: 

  • Evaluates your medical history
  • Provides relief from symptoms including pain, anxiety and fatigue from serious and terminal illnesses
  • Prescribes medications
  • Coordinates your care with other doctors and healthcare providers
  • Assists you and your family in making difficult medical treatment decisions
  • Provides access to emotional, psychosocial and spiritual support

A hospice and palliative medicine doctor may also be known by the following names: hospice doctor, palliative medicine doctor, or palliative care doctor.

There are 42 specialists practicing Hospice & Palliative Medicine in Birmingham, AL with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There are 19 hospitals near Birmingham, AL with affiliated Hospice & Palliative Medicine specialists, including UAB Hospital, Grandview Medical Center and Medical West Main Campus.

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    • Dr. Susan McCammon, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      0.2 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Michael Hurst, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      0.8 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
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    • Dr. Keith Swetz, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      0.8 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. John Holcombe, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 5 ratings
      0.8 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Ronnie Mathews, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      0.9 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Jennifer Courtney, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
      1.4 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35205
    • Dr. Christina Saurel, MD

      Hematology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 12 ratings
      0.9 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Radhika Mudiyala, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 5 ratings
      0.9 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Michael Burch, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.5 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35211
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Erica Leonard, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
      0.8 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Scott Cole, MD

      Hematology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 5 ratings
      3.7 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35213
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Sandra Tincher, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      4.4 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35209
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. James Frey, MD

      Internal Medicine
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 14 ratings
      7.4 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35243
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Mudit Arora, MD

      Cosmetic Dermatology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      9.3 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35242
      Schedule Online
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Sara Rahman, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      6.6 mi
      Irondale, AL 35210
    • Dr. Urviben Patel, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      0.9 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Sadri Avsar, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 6 ratings
      6.4 mi
      Vestavia, AL 35243
    • Dr. John King, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      7.4 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35243
    • Dr. Ronald Roan, MD

      Critical Care Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.2 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Laura Farless, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.1 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35294
    • Dr. Rodney Tucker, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.8 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Jacob Graham, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.8 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Caroline Harada, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.8 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Ashley Nichols, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.8 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Melissa Puher, DO

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.8 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Kellie Flood, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.9 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35294
    • Dr. Rosegenee McLarin, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.9 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Jose Semidey, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.9 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35294
    • Dr. Laura Ferguson, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.9 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Ryan Nash, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.9 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Walter Baehr, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.1 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Patrick Jones, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.2 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Virginia Campbell, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.2 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Cynthia Baker, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.2 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Neal Steil, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.2 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Dr. Manish Saha, MD

      Nephrology
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.2 mi
      Birmingham, AL 35233
      Accepting new patients
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