Leadership

David Casarett, MD, MA
Professor of Medicine
Director, Duke Center for Palliative Care
Chief of Palliative Care, Duke Health

Wil Santivasi, MD
Palliative Care Medical Director
Duke University Consult Service

Paula McKinzie, NP
Palliative Care Medical Director
Duke Regional Hospital Consult Service


Delani Mann, MD
Palliative Care Medical Director
Duke Raleigh Hospital Consult Service

Megan Jordan, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Pediatrics Quality of Life Program
Director, Pediatrics Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Track

Christopher A. Jones, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, Palliative Care Outpatient Service

David Fisher, MD, MPH
Palliative Care Medical Director
Duke HomeCare and Hospice

Roberta Turner, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Palliative Care Team Lead
GIP Service

Karen Jooste, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Hospital Medicine 
Vice Chief for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion


Alisha Benner, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program 

Natalie Ashley
Administrative Director