Refer With Confidence
VITAS has shaped the American hospice movement since 1978, setting the standard for end-of-life care. Today, VITAS advocates for earlier hospice enrollment driven by recent research that highlights its value:
- increased patient/family satisfaction and quality of life
- fewer hospitalizations
- reduced strain on caregivers and the medical community
Although earlier hospice enrollment maximizes outcomes, even short lengths of stay provide meaningful benefits.
Clinical Leadership
Ileana Leyva, MD, Regional Medical Director
Dr. Leyva, board certified in hospice and palliative medicine, is an oncology expert who oversees VITAS programs in South Florida.
Lauren Loftis, MD, Regional Medical Director
Dr. Loftis, board certified in hospice and palliative medicine, is a family medicine physician specializing in end-of-life care and oversees VITAS programs in Northern Florida, Central Florida, and Alabama.
Kamal Wahab, MD, Regional Medical Director
Dr. Wahab, board certified in hospice and palliative medicine, has a background in geriatrics and family medicine and oversees VITAS programs in North-Central and West-Central Florida.
Certifications & Associations
