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Dr. Sean O\'Mahony, MB, BCH, BAO
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
1725 W Harrison St Suite 955 Chicago IL, 60612About
I am an academic palliative medicine physician and act as the Director for the Section of Palliative and Supportive Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. My principal clinical and research goal is to reduce health care disparities for underserved communities. I have directed multidisciplinary palliative medicine teams in academic medical centers that include social workers, chaplains, advanced practice nurses and physicians for 15 years. I have a Master of Science degree in Clinical Research and Biostatistics from Columbia University with an emphasis in biostatistics. I have implemented multidisciplinary research demonstration projects in palliative medicine in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Video-conference projects between long-term care and acute care settings and am co-demonstrating a three year multi-center multidisciplinary Chicago land educational demonstration program to expand access to palliative care in community settings across the metropolitan area. My research endeavors have involved collaboration across multiple disciplines and multiple organizations. They involved collaboration with other researchers and produced peer reviewed publications and presentations at national meetings. My involvement in these studies has included study design, recruitment and supervision of study staff, budget oversight and statistical analyses. My current research activities include evaluation of the effectiveness of multi-institutional education programs, use of medical informatics to promote patient safety in relationship to use of opioid medications and integration of palliative medicine into the care of patients in the intensive care unit. I co-lead the Diversity and Inclusion committee at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and helped set up its LGBT special interest group. I teach regularly on health issues related to sexual and gender minority patients and families. I participated in a CDC funded initiative to develop a consensus statement on best and promising practices for the care of LGBT cancer patients.
Education and Training
University College of Dublin MB 1991
University College Dublin School of Medicine Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree 1991
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Master of Science degree in Clinical Research 0
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director Horizon Hospice 2012 - 2015
- Medical Director Compassionate Care Hospice 2008 - 2010
- Medical Director Jacob Perlow Hospice 2001 - 2008
- Medical Director for Palliative Medicine Service Montefiore Medical Center 2000 - 2010
- Attending Physician Calvary Hospital 1999 - 2000
- Co-Director Coleman Palliative Medicine Training Program -
- Professor of Medicine and Director of Palliative Medicine Rush University Medical Center -
Awards
- Best Poster Educational Research Award 2020
- Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 2017
- Best Research Poster American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Annual Assembly Meeting 2016
Professional Memberships
- Society of Behavioral Medicine
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
Fellowships
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Hospice & Palliative Medicine 1999
Dr. Sean O\'Mahony, MB, BCH, BAO's Practice location
Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St Suite 955 -Chicago, IL 60612Get Direction
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Get to know Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist Dr. Sean O’Mahony, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. O’Mahony stands as a prominent figure in the realm of palliative medicine, boasting a distinguished career marked by a multifaceted dedication to patient care, education, and research. Holding the esteemed positions of Co-Director of the Coleman Palliative Medicine Training Program, as well as Professor of Medicine and Director of Palliative Medicine at Rush University Medical Center, his influence extends far beyond the confines of his clinical practice.
As an academic palliative medicine physician, his expertise spans a broad spectrum, encompassing clinical care, academia, and research endeavors. His professional pursuits are underpinned by a profound commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals grappling with life-limiting illnesses. One of his primary focal points lies in the effective management of pain among patients contending with chronic mental illnesses and opioid use disorder, reflecting his deep-seated compassion and dedication to addressing complex healthcare needs.
Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. O’Mahony received his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University College Dublin School of Medicine in 1991, and earned his Master of Science degree in Clinical Research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
His repertoire of strengths extends beyond clinical practice, manifesting in his adeptness at palliative medicine program development and evaluation across diverse organizational landscapes. His visionary leadership has been instrumental in steering the evolution of palliative care services, ensuring their alignment with contemporary best practices and patient-centered approaches.
Moreover, his passion for education is palpable through his advocacy for interprofessional education in palliative care. Recognizing the invaluable role of collaboration in delivering holistic patient care, he strives to foster interdisciplinary learning environments that empower healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive support to patients facing life-limiting illnesses.
In addition to his educational endeavors, Dr. O’Mahony is deeply invested in promoting resiliency among clinicians who navigate the complexities of palliative care. Acknowledging the emotional toll inherent in caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses, he endeavors to cultivate supportive frameworks that nurture the well-being of healthcare providers, ensuring they remain equipped to deliver compassionate care effectively.
Notably, his dedication to addressing healthcare disparities is evident through his involvement in CDC-funded efforts to enhance the care of LGBT cancer patients. Through his research endeavors, he endeavors to shed light on the unique needs of LGBT patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families, advocating for inclusive and equitable healthcare practices.
Hospice and palliative medicine is a formal subspecialty of medicine in the United States that focuses on symptom management, relief of suffering, and end-of-life care. Hospice and palliative medicine specialists are medical doctors who help prevent and relieve suffering of patients who have a serious illness or who have only a short time left to live. They work with a team of other professionals to address the needs of both the patient and loved ones.
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