Navendra Singh

Navendra Singh, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University. He serves as an attending physician in both inpatient and outpatient palliative medicine consultation services at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. His clinical and research focus spans postgraduate medical education and immigrant health, with a particular emphasis on integrating mental health into palliative care training programs.

• Education: BS (City College, CUNY, 2012), MD (New York Medical College, 2015), MPH (Columbia University, 2016)
• Board Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine
• Languages: English
• Specialties: Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine

Dr. Singh's recent research explores the preparedness of palliative care fellowship programs in addressing mental health needs through publications like his 2023 study in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. His work highlights systemic gaps in postgraduate training and proposes frameworks for curricular improvement.

As a practicing clinician, Dr. Singh provides care through in-person, telehealth, and home visit modalities via Weill Cornell's Outpatient Palliative Care Program. His professional activities align with advancing patient care in geriatrics and palliative medicine while addressing immigrant health disparities.