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 Medicine
Physicians

Jessica Kaltman, MD, MSHS
Palliative Medicine

Emily Martin, MD, MS
Associate 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
Nurses

Kristen Elliott, RN
Palliative Care

Alissa Ulanday, NP
Palliative Care
Support Staff

Giselda Alvarado
Comprehensive Care Coordinator

Robin Catino
Fellowship Program Coordinator

Jessica Leyva
Outpatient Scheduler

Diana Ramirez
Administrative Assistant