Sheena Mehta Zapata, M.D., is a palliative medicine physician specializing in treatments that focus on reducing pain and other symptoms, improving quality of life and supporting patients and their families. She partners with patients to identify goals of care and collaborates with Miami Cancer Institute’s multidisciplinary team of experts to deliver personalized, comprehensive care that may include medication, nutritional guidance, relaxation therapy, spiritual and emotional support and other treatments. Dr. Zapata is actively involved in research to improve palliative care practices and patient outcomes. She is published in peer-reviewed medical journals and lectures at scientific symposiums.