Administration

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Phil Gallinaro

Managing Partner & Administrator
Hello, my name is Phil Gallinaro, the Managing Partner of Sierra Hospice.  My exposure to the amazing benefits healthcare can bring to the home setting began for me at the age of 10. I had always spent a great deal of time in my grandparents’ home. When my grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer, I witnessed firsthand the impact cancer had on my family and my grandfather.  Soon after my grandfather’s diagnosis an agency was brought in to provide much needed care and support for all of us. Experiencing the compassionate care given to our family and grandfather; I decided it was my calling to be a nurse.

My career began as a CNA (certified nurse assistant), where I met my beautiful wife of 31 years, while we were both employed at a care facility. Throughout this time, we raised our family of 8, and I worked my way up to LPN, RN, and completed the course of study for Family Nurse Practioner. Our family and taking care of our loved ones are the most important parts of our lives.

Of our eight children combined, I am proud to say five have chosen a career path in healthcare.  At Sierra Hospice, we make a positive impact on others, and I am blessed knowing my children have the same servant mentality, strong work ethic and compassion as I do.  From my oldest son Phillip who is a military veteran and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology where he has helped hundreds of individuals and families during this difficult time.   My second oldest son Joseph holds a degree in respiratory therapy and is our Director of Business Development. Joshua, my third son, is our RN Admission Nurse. Vanessa and my youngest son Isaiah are CNAs.

We have also worked extremely hard to hand pick the best in our industry to join our team. Integrity, a servant mentality, compassion, effective communication skills and teamwork have driven us to provide the best care for your family.  We are all deeply passionate about end-of-life care (Hospice), and being involved in managing patients’ symptoms, providing education, disease progression, and expectations of facing a life limiting illness. I have learned and experienced so much about the hospice industry since I began in 1996.  It was now time to take my experience and expertise to the profession to provide a higher level of care.  We welcome you to Sierra Hospice & Palliative Care of Nevada, where we treat your family as ours!

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Joseph Gallinaro

Managing Partner
My name is Joe Gallinaro and I am the newest managing member to the Sierra Hospice and Palliative Care of NV team. I have been working in the hospice industry for the past 12 years working my way up from a certified nursing aide (CNA) to a Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT in 2019. I received my associate degree in respiratory science from Carrington College in Phoenix, AZ. Lastly, I have served as the clinical marketing director in Hospice for the last 5 years. My passion is serving others and making sure that our patients receive the highest quality care. I firmly believe in treating patients and staff like they are an extension of our own families.
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Amar Kapur

Medical Director

Dr. Kapur is a board-certified family physician who enjoys helping a variety of patients across his specialty. He works primarily as an outpatient physician and has been engaged with hospice services with end-of-life care since his residency training. He completed his training at Madigan Army Medical Center in 2014 and was Active Duty in the Army for seven years. He has practiced medicine in Washington, Alaska, Hawai’i, and Arizona. In his time off, he enjoys baking, cooking, reading, and spending time with his family.

Teamwork

Teamwork

Our team strives for excellence and we continually work at enhancing our professional expertise.

Communication

Communication

Collaboration between patients, families, physicians, and community partners.

Compassion

Compassion

An individual's worth and dignity have value.

Integrity

Integrity

Ethical practice is demanded in all that we do.

Sierra Hospice & Palliative Care of Nevada is a trusted team that delivers innovative end-of-life care with compassion, dignity, and respect.