Making serious illness careaccessible to all
We provide comprehensive palliative care services designed to improve your quality of life and support you through every step of your healthcare journey.
Patient-Centered
Care aligned with your values and goals
Dedicated to improvingquality of life
Supportive Medicine Specialists is an independent outpatient palliative care practice serving patients across Atlanta and throughout Georgia, including the greater Atlanta metro area, Fayetteville, Newnan, Stockbridge, Sandy Springs, and Johns Creek.
Our clinic focuses on improving quality of life through expert symptom management, advance care planning, and goals-of-care conversations. We partner closely with patients, families, oncology teams, cardiology teams, and other referring specialists to ensure care is aligned with each person's values.
Palliative care is not just for end-of-life. It is appropriate at any stage of serious illness and can be provided alongside active treatment. Telehealth visits are available for eligible patients located in Georgia.
Compassionate
Patient-First Care
Collaborative
Family Involvement
Accessible
Virtual & In-Person
Expert
Board Certified
Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care
Both forms of care focus on comfort and quality of life, but they serve different needs. Understanding the difference helps you make informed decisions about your care.
Palliative Care
What we provide
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, including at the time of diagnosis. It focuses on improving quality of life by relieving symptoms and supporting emotional needs—while you continue other treatments.
- Can begin at any stage of serious illness
- Provided alongside curative treatments
- Focus on quality of life and symptom relief
- Available in clinics, hospitals, or home
- Covered by most insurance plans
Hospice Care
Comfort-focused care
Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when the focus of care turns toward ensuring comfort and supporting meaningful time with loved ones, rather than continuing treatments aimed at curing illness.
- Focus on comfort and quality of life
- Support for the entire family
- Expert symptom management
- Provided wherever you call home
- Covered by Medicare and most insurance
Hear from ourpatients
154 verified ratings from Piedmont Healthcare
"He is wonderful! He explains plainly, makes certain you understand his plan of care for you. His smile and attitude are infectious and that puts you at ease too!"
September 2025
Dr. Jackson"Dr. Jackson is so friendly and personable. He spends time with you, asking questions; does not make you feel like he's in a rush."
July 2025
Dr. JacksonNearly all majorinsurance plans accepted
We believe that quality palliative care should be accessible to everyone. We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare and private insurance.
Medicare
Covered
Blue Cross
Accepted
Aetna
Accepted
Cigna
Accepted
UnitedHealthcare
Accepted
Humana
Accepted
Don't see your insurance? Contact us—we'll help verify your coverage.
Ready to start yourcare journey?
We're here to answer your questions and help you understand how palliative care can improve your quality of life. Reach out to schedule a consultation.
Phone
Call us to schedule an appointment
Send us your questions anytime
Location
Serving the Greater Atlanta Area, Georgia
Virtual Care Available
Telehealth appointments for your convenience