Ronald D. Adelman, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

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Biographical Info

Ronald D. Adelman, M.D., is a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Adelman is the Co-Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is the Emilie Roy Corey Professor of Geriatrics and Gerontology.  Dr. Adelman is also the Executive Medical Director of the Center on Aging, Director of the Center for Aging Research and Clinical Care and directs Adult Palliative Care at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Adelman’s research interests are in older patient-physician communication, caregiving and a range of palliative care topics.

Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.D.
    Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
    1978
Appointments 
  • Emilie Roy Corey Professor of Geriatrics and Gerontology
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
  • Attending Physician
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Professor of Clinical Medicine
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

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