Emma Fattakhov MD

Summary

• Dr. Emma Fattakhov is a triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. She began her medical career as an obstetrician, welcoming newborns into the world. Later, as an emergency physician, she resuscitated countless lives, gaining invaluable experience in acute care.
  
  Following advanced training in geriatrics and palliative care, Dr. Fattakhov discovered her true calling: providing compassionate, comprehensive care to patients at the end of life—a field she finds both profoundly challenging and deeply rewarding.
  
  As Director of a Palliative Care Department, Dr. Fattakhov developed a robust educational curriculum for medical students, residents, and nurses, fostering a culture of empathy and clinical excellence. Under her leadership, palliative care services expanded from a single hospital to multiple healthcare facilities across surrounding counties, significantly increasing access for patients and families in need.
  
  Deeply committed to serving vulnerable populations, Dr. Fattakhov created an innovative framework and network of care tailored to the unique needs of intellectually disabled patients. She is a strong advocate for integrating the most modern techniques in palliative care and pain management, ensuring that all patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care.
  
  As a member of the New York State MOLST Executive Committee, Dr. Fattakhov played a key role in making her department one of the first in the nation to implement eMOLST (electronic Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) into an electronic medical record system, streamlining advance care planning and improving continuity of care.
  
  Driven by a deep sense of purpose, Dr. Fattakhov continues to champion innovations in palliative medicine and remains devoted to improving the lives of patients and families facing serious illness.