Lara K. Dhingra

Lara K. Dhingra, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Social Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and serves as the Director of Outcomes Research at the MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative Care. She holds dual roles in academia and clinical research, focusing on improving quality of life for individuals with serious chronic illnesses.

Her expertise spans palliative care, hospice services, and health services research. As a clinical psychologist, she integrates psychological and medical perspectives to address complex patient needs in end-of-life and chronic illness contexts.

Dr. Dhingra’s work bridges clinical practice and systemic healthcare improvements, emphasizing evidence-based strategies to enhance patient outcomes. Her affiliations include Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the MJHS Institute, based at 39 Broadway, New York, NY.