Patricia Fogelman, DNP

Patricia Fogelman, DNP, brings extensive experience and dedication to the field of palliative medicine. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and human development from SUNY Geneseo, a Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing from Pace University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Columbia University. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Fogelman is a recognized national educator, has authored textbook chapters and journal articles and contributes to Palliative Care Task Forces for the American Thoracic Society and the Society for Critical Care Medicine. She also played a key role in developing Columbia University Medical Center’s Lung Transplant Program and Center for Advanced Lung Disease.

Patricia was instrumental in creating the nation’s first pulmonary-palliative clinic and co-authored the American Thoracic Society’s Official Policy Statement on integrating Palliative Care early in the treatment of patients with serious respiratory illnesses.

Patricia's career is deeply inspired by her mother, who worked as an operating room nurse for 40 years after emigrating from India. Her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s taught Patricia the importance of treating every patient with the compassion and care she would want for her own family.

“The experience of encountering healthcare from a patient perspective for the first time was scary,” says Patricia. “I learned a valuable lesson from our Alzheimer’s journey with Mom. Every encounter with a patient, their family or caregiver is an opportunity to treat every patient the way I would want the person I loved most, my mom, to be treated. My personal mission every day when I come into work is to help reduce human suffering, in whatever way best meets my patient’s needs."