Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care (PPHPC) recently welcomed Nathaniel (Nate) Miller, D.O. to the organization in the role of Medical Director.
Dr. Miller is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and comes to PPHPC, most recently, from Encompass Health as the Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation. Dr. Miller brings more than 15 years of experience as a physician to PPHPC.
“I am excited to join Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, I am eager to comfort and support our patients and families in the community who face life-limiting illnesses during their hospice and palliative care. I also look forward to sharing my clinical knowledge and experience with my physician colleagues as we strive to provide the highest level of compassionate care to our shared patients and their families,” states Dr. Miller.
In his role as Medical Director for PPHPC, Dr. Miller will provide medical oversight and direction for nearly 300 patients on a daily basis. Dr. Miller will lead a hospice and palliative team of specially trained clinical staff, including Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Chaplains and Certified Nurse Aides, all of whom are experts in the care of patients with advanced and terminal illnesses.
“Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care is excited to welcome Dr. Miller,” said Dawn Darvalics, President for the organization. “He adds the highest level of training, experience and knowledge in care specifically designed around the needs of the patients and families for which we care every day.”