Expert Thinking

The team of experts at AseraCare Hospice is dedicated to caring for our patients and their families. Their goal is to treat each patient's end-of-life journey with respect, kindness, compassion and support.. Please take some time to read their thoughts and insights regarding hospice and palliative care.

James Avery
Chief Medical Officer
Golden Living

James Avery, M.D. is Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Golden Living. He is responsible for leading and directing the company-wide medical strategy, as well as implementing this strategy to provide the highest quality of care and service to Golden Living patients and residents.

Mahveen Hussain
Medical Director
AseraCare Hospice

Mahveen Hussain, M.D. has been a medical director with AseraCare for three years. She is responsible for leading and directing AseraCare’s hospice agency in Stockton, California. As medical director, she feels “honored” to be part of a team that helps people at what is probably the most difficult, yet often most meaningful time in