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

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Chris Pietras, MD
Palliative Medicine

Social Workers

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Delia Cortez, LCSW
Social Worker
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Codie Lieto, LCSW
Social Worker
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Christina Rothans, LCSW
Social Worker
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Lindsay Waters, LCSW
Social Worker

Chaplains

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Rabbi Dena Trugman, MA, PBCC
Palliative Care

Support Staff

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Giselda Alvarado
Comprehensive Care Coordinator
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Robin Catino
Fellowship Program Coordinator
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Jessica Leyva
Outpatient Scheduler
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Diana Ramirez
Administrative Assistant