A virtual medical practice helping New Yorkers navigate the final chapter of life
See The Forest For The Trees
When a person you love has serious conditions such as dementia or heart failure, standard medical care can cause unnecessary suffering. It may be difficult to know which treatments to accept and which to reject.
A comprehensive understanding of a loved ones health can help with decision-making.
Know your options to prioritize comfort and dignity.
You might need help when…
What I can do for you…
Review medical conditions
Assess memory and thinking ability
Explain health status & what to expect in the future
Help you make medical decisions
Provide support during a health crisis
Collaborate with treating physicians
About Dr. Mallery
Dr. Laurie Herzig Mallery, MD, FRCPC, MSM is an internist and geriatrician who has been involved in leadership, program development, system transformation, and research for over 30 years.
She focuses on providing quality care for frail older adults in the final stage of life due to dementia, heart failure, or other progressive medical problems.
Dr. Mallery completed Medical School at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Internal Medicine training at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, and Geriatric Medicine training at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Dr. Mallery is the author of the book The Salami Salesman and His Daughter Falafel which chronicles the story of her father’s frailty and end-of-life care. She co-founded the Palliative and Therapeutic Harmonization (PATH) program, an award-winning model designed to improve the patient/family experience when there are advanced medical conditions.
Testimonials
“With Dr. Mallery as a resource and support, I was able to navigate the barrage of constantly changing medical information and feel confident that I fully understood the implications of each decision. Our collaboration led to fewer tests and burdensome interventions, allowing me to follow my father’s stated end-of-life wishes and maximize his quality of life. The process would have been infinitely more confusing and painful for myself and my father, had Dr. Mallery not been involved. Her support is honest, professional, compassionate, and creative. I cannot recommend her highly enough — as a medical companion for your family as you navigate this special time. ”
—Carolyn Mandelker, patient’s daughter
“This woman is amazing. She stepped in to help when other parts of the system left me without support. My sister passed in December, 2021, but I will never forget the kindness, caring, and compassion Dr. Mallery provided. I am forever grateful to her. ”
—Paula Fox, patient’s sister
Costs
Determined on a case-by-case basis, minimum $4000
We do not accept insurance or bill Medicare