Lawrence Asprec

Lawrence Asprec, MD is a faculty member at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, serving as an Assistant Professor in both Clinical Medicine and Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine. He specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with a focus on integrating palliative care into rehabilitation medicine. Dr. Asprec operates through the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and participates in outpatient palliative care programs requiring internal referrals.

• Education
  • MD, New Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (2014)
  • BS, The College of New Jersey (2010)

Research and Clinical Expertise
Dr. Asprec’s research explores palliative care delivery models, particularly virtual and interinstitutional collaboration during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. His clinical work emphasizes palliative care for patients under Weill Cornell physicians, utilizing in-person, telehealth, and home visits. He is also a co-investigator on a CDC-funded grant (Bridging Gaps and Transforming CARE for Young Breast Cancer Survivors and those with Metastatic Disease, 2024–2029), addressing gaps in survivorship care.