Vandana Nagpal MD
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Hospice and Palliative Care
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119 Belmont StWorcester, MA 01605
Phone+1 508-334-8630
Fax+1 508-334-8271
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Summary
- Dr. Vandana Nagpal is an internal medicine physician based in Worcester, MA, with subspecialties in hospice and palliative medicine, as well as hospital medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University at Buffalo in 2003, following her medical education at Dayanand Medical College, class of 1997. Dr. Nagpal has contributed to several publications, focusing on palliative care and healthcare worker well-being, with her work appearing in journals like The Neurohospitalist and the Journal of Palliative Medicine. Her research addresses initiatives for improving specialist palliative care access, reducing caregiver distress, and enhancing goal-of-care communication.
Education & Training
University at BuffaloResidency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2003
Dayanand Medical College Class of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2010 - 2014
ND State Medical License 2004 - 2012
AL State Medical License 2004 - 2010
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Improving Transdermal Fentanyl Prescribing Practices Using Electronic Medical Record.Vandana Nagpal, Emily Vlass
Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2025-03-21 - 1 citationsCurriculum Innovations: Enhancing Skills in Serious Illness Communication in Neurology Residents Using Simulation: A Pilot Study.Marcey Osgood, Brian Silver, Jennifer Reidy, Vandana Nagpal
Neurology. Education. 2024-09-25 - Improving Access to Specialist Palliative Care for Patients With Catastrophic Strokes Using Best Practice Advisory- a Feasibility Study.Vandana Nagpal, Marcey L Osgood, Jennifer Reidy, Rose Healy, Brian Silver
The Neurohospitalist. 2023-07-01
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