Joseph Lowy, MD

As the Director of Palliative Care at NYU Langone, I am dedicated to listening to my patients and establishing strong, trusting relationships. My philosophy of care focuses on enhancing communication in healthcare, ensuring that patients feel heard and are guided to make informed decisions that align with their life goals.

Palliative care provides support to patients with serious illnesses by addressing both their physical and emotional suffering. With years of experience, I lead a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and chaplains. Our program is designed to improve communication, identify patient-focused goals of care, and provide comprehensive support to both inpatients and outpatients. As the Director of Palliative Care at NYU Langone, my goal is to ensure our patients receive coordinated and seamless care.

Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in medical ethics, serving as the chair of the NYU Langone Medical Ethics Committee, and earning certification in medical ethics. I am passionate about educating patients and their families about the appropriateness of palliative care across various medical conditions and stages of illness. I relish my role as supervising physician to both residents and medical students. My commitment to medical education is reflected in the numerous awards I have received, including the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award and several Teacher of the Year awards in palliative care.

My journey into medicine began at an early age, inspired by my wonderful pediatrician, Dr. Newman, and the compassionate physicians I admired on TV shows like *Dr. Kildare* and *Ben Casey*. Growing up in Brooklyn in the 1960s, I was captivated by the advocacy and empathy displayed by these characters, shaping my desire to become a doctor by age 5. This inspiration has fueled my lifelong commitment to providing compassionate care to patients and their families.