Originally from Long Island, New York, Doug has studied music at Juilliard and Williams College before attending Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Doug, a hematologist-oncologist, has developed a special interest in treating patients' cancer-related symptoms, and exploring the psychological impact of illness experienced both by patients and their families. After his fellowship, Doug is now an attending physician for the Pain and Palliative Care Program at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston.

"Being told one has cancer, or any serious illness, can be devastating and turn a patient's and family's world upside-down. We must remember that we aren't just treating tumors or diseases, but rather fellow human beings with feelings and emotions that are being incredibly strained by illness. I welcome the opportunity and privilege to care for patients and families at such a difficult time in their lives."