Adriana Benedetto, CNP

Colleen Bates, CNP, is a certified nurse practitioner. She graduated with a Masters of Science in Nursing from the Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies and is board-certified by the National Certification Corporation. Colleen has clinical interests in well-woman annual exams, pregnancy care and postpartum care.

Our team works with your own treatment team to provide care that relieves symptoms such as pain, nausea, or difficulty breathing. We may also provide support for a smooth transition from curative care to care that focuses more on comfort.Palliative care is different from hospice care, and offers services such as:Medication adjustments for better pain controlOutpatient consultation for oncology patientsSupportive counseling for patients and loved onesCoordination of care with treating physicians and other team membersIntegration of psychological and spiritual aspects of health care with the physical aspectsInformation on the course of illness, options for care, and other health concernsCreating a comforting, soothing environment for the seriously ill patientCompanionship for patients who are dying and are aloneTalk to your doctor or care team if you are interested in receiving palliative care.

Brandon Konschuh, CNP, is a certified nurse practitioner. He has clinical interests in back pain, cervical and lumbar disc herniation, compression fractures, sports related injuries, neurotrauma, and surgery for brain tumors.