Clinical Supportive Medicine

Clinical supportive medicine is a special team of doctors and nurses who work with patients, families and the main health-care team to help improve your quality of life. They are experts in keeping patients comfortable at any point during their treatment.
We provide the following services and support:
- Address early symptoms of a patient’s disease and side effects of treatment.
- Control pain and manage uncontrolled or a complex range of symptoms.
- Help clarify hard choices and make value-based medical decisions.
- Understand what you value and use it to guide decisions.
For more information, call 626-218-8799.
Team Members
William Dale, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.S.C.O., is the Vice Chair of Academic Affairs for the Department of Supportive Care Medicine.
Stefanie N. Mooney, M.D., is an associate clinical professor in the department of supportive care medicine at City of Hope, outside Los Angeles, in Duarte, CA.

Sorin Buga, M.D., is a clinical professor in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine.

Finly Zachariah, M.D., specializes in the palliative medicine at City of Hope, helping patients with their supportive care needs, from pain control to the many issues involved in hospice and end-of-life care.

Heather Bitar, D.O., is an assistant clinical professor and a palliative medicine physician in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine at City of Hope.

Samina Qamar, M.D., is a palliative care physician in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine at City of Hope.

Eric Mecusker, D.O., is passionate about relating to patients on a human level and encouraging future and present physicians to do the same.

Navneet Kaur, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine at City of Hope.

Mayuko Sakae, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine.

Christine Jun, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine at City of Hope.

Jee Won Cheong, D.O., chose to specialize in palliative and supportive care medicine because of the direct impact he has on care.

Joseph Vega, D.O., is an assistant clinical professor in the department of Supportive Care Medicine.

Bradley Restivo, M.D., assistant clinical professor, Department of Supportive Care Medicine, Division of Palliative Care.
Delivering Compassionate Supportive and Palliative Care Through Technology
Meet with your Care Team from the Convenience of your Home
Hope Virtual is a telehealth platform, accessed through your MyCityofHope account, that allows you to connect with members of your health care team at City of Hope through video on your smartphone, tablet or computer. Though not appropriate for all medical visits, Hope Virtual allows you to see your provider from home or wherever is most convenient for you, instead of having to drive to one of our facilities to receive care.