Navneet Kaur, M.D.

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Navneet Kaur, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician
Clinical Expertise
Supportive and Palliative Care
Other Languages Spoken
Hindi
Punjabi
Appointments
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Supportive Care Medicine
Clinical Teams
Palliative Care Medicine
Supportive Care Medicine
Navneet Kaur, M.D., considers palliative care medicine to be the truest expression of her calling as a physician. She embraces the role of being there for patients and their loved ones during their toughest moments, with a treatment philosophy based in compassion, empathy and respect.
 
After earning her medical degree at American University of the Caribbean, Dr. Kaur completed her residency in internal medicine at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois. She then began practicing hospital medicine at the University of Chicago, with a focus on oncology. This work sparked her passion for providing holistic care with a goal of enhancing her patients’ quality of life. This passion led to her pursuit of a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at the University of Chicago. Her recent research work involves launching a legacy project that aims to honor the life and dignity of patients.
 
Fluent in Punjabi and Hindi, Dr. Kaur fills her free time with travel and hikes alongside her puppy, Kenzo.
Location
Education & Experience
Board Certifications

  • 2017, Internal Medicine

Degrees

  • 2014, M.D., American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, St. Maarten

  • 2009, B.S., University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fellowship

  • 2021, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, University of Chicago

Residency

  • 2014-2017, West Suburban Medical Center, Oak Park, IL

Professional Experience

  • 2022-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Supportive Care Medicine, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2021, Moderator, Idea Incubator on Advanced Care Planning, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

  • 2020, Preceptor, Medical Student Clinical Performance Experience, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

  • 2017-2020, Clinical Associate, Department of Hospital Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

  • 2016-2017, Community Service Committee Internal Medicine Resident Leader, West Suburban Medical Center, Chicago, IL

  • 2016-2017, General Medical Education Committee Internal Medicine Leader, West Suburban Medical Center, Chicago, IL

  • 2010, Immunology Tutor, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, St. Maarten

Awards & Memberships
Awards

  • 2017, Smart Award, West Suburban Medical Center

  • 2010-2013, Deans List, AUC

Memberships

  • Society of Hospital Medicine

  • American College of Physicians

  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

  • American Medical Association

  • Americal Society of Clinical Oncology

  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Publications

Presentations

  • 2021, “The Development of Palliative Care Consult Triggers in the Surgical ICU”, Palliative Medicine Grand Rounds. University of Chicago
  • 2020, “The 3 Wishes Project”, Palliative Medicine Grand Rounds. University of Chicago
  • 2016, American College of Physicians (Chicago, IL chapter), Oral Clinical Vignette, “The Dastardly Dilemma of the Deadly Digits”