Palliative Care Team
Find your care
Our compassionate palliative care team is here to support you and your loved ones.
To learn more about our inpatient palliative care services, call 424-259-8160. For general questions about palliative care or scheduling outpatient or home services, call 424-259-7009.
Our team includes specialized doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers and chaplains who work closely with your primary provider. Our faculty strive to shape the future of palliative medicine and hospice care.
Director
Chris Pietras, MD
Palliative Care
Physicians
Jessica Kaltman, MD, MSHS
Emily Martin, MD, MS
Assistant Director of Palliative Care
Social Workers
Delia Cortez, LCSW
Social Worker
Codie Lieto, LCSW
Social Worker
Christina Rothans, LCSW
Social Worker
Lindsay Waters, LCSW
Social Worker
Chaplains
Rabbi Dena Trugman, MA, PBCC
Palliative Care
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Nurse Practitioners
Support Staff
Giselda Alvarado
Comprehensive Care Coordinator
Robin Catino
Fellowship Program Coordinator
Jessica Leyva
Outpatient Scheduler
Diana Ramirez
Administrative Assistant