
Joshua Jackson, MD
Received a callfrom us? Here's why
We reached out because one or more of your existing healthcare providers have referred you to Supportive Medicine Specialists. They believe you would benefit from the specialized care we provide. You may have been recently hospitalized or visited your doctor's office when this referral was placed. Since we work only by referrals, it's important for you to get in touch with us, even if you no longer wish to proceed with your referral.
Call us at 470-830-2221
Your Provider Cares About You
One or more of your healthcare providers have referred you to our services because they believe you would benefit from additional support.
Enhanced Quality of Life
We specialize in helping patients manage symptoms, reduce stress, and improve overall quality of life while living with serious illness.
Who We Are and What We Do
Supportive Medicine Specialists provides compassionate, patient-centered palliative care for individuals living with serious illness, including cancer, heart disease, COPD, kidney disease, and other chronic conditions. We make quality care accessible to all.
Patient-Centered
We focus on your goals, values, and what matters most to you and your family
Team-Based Care
We work alongside your existing providers to deliver coordinated, comprehensive care
Expert Specialists
Board-certified providers with extensive experience in palliative and supportive care
What you need to know
Understanding palliative care and how we fit into your healthcare team
Palliative care is NOT hospice—you can receive our services at any stage of illness
We do NOT replace any of your existing healthcare providers
We work as an addition to your multidisciplinary care team
We coordinate with all your providers to ensure comprehensive care
Our goal is to help you live as comfortably and fully as possible
Have questions about your referral?
Who referred you?
Our patient care team can share and confirm which healthcare provider(s) referred you to our services. You can always reach out to your referring provider for more information about why they recommended our care.
Recent hospitalization?
Sometimes referrals are placed while you're hospitalized. Check your discharge summary—we may be listed as a recommended follow-up resource for your continued care.
No longer need the referral?
Please contact us even if you no longer need or want our services. We want to respect your wishes and remove you from our referral list if that's your preference.
We're here as an additional layer of support
Think of us as an extension of your existing care team. We work closely with all your healthcare providers to ensure you receive comprehensive, coordinated care focused on your comfort, goals, and quality of life. Your existing doctors remain your doctors—we're simply here to provide additional specialized support.
Ready to return our call?
Contact us to learn more or schedule your appointment
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