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David Pepper
Founder of Reimaginedying.com, Physician, and Educator
David Pepper, also known as "Pepper," is a physician and educator with extensive experience in family medicine and a focus on end-of-life care.1 He is the founder of Reimaginedying.com and is associated with the East Bay Center for Living and Dying.12
Professional Background
Dr. Pepper has over 30 years of experience in full-spectrum family medicine, including delivering over 1,000 births and caring for hundreds of dying patients.2 His career highlights include:
- Founder of Reimaginedying.com (October 2018 - Present)1
- Physician and Educator at Contra Costa County (September 2007 - September 2020)1
- Associate Medical Director at Mission Neighborhood Health Center (August 2005 - August 2007)1
- Adjunct Clinical Faculty at UCSF (1992 - 2007)1
- Associate Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at UCSF-Fresno (August 1992 - September 2005)1
Education
Dr. Pepper received his medical education from the University of Iowa, earning both an MD and an MS in Medicine between 1983 and 1989.1
Current Focus
In his current role, Dr. Pepper is working to promote home-based dying options, including hospice care.1 His approach involves:
- Collaborating with therapists and death doulas
- Exploring the use of various substances in end-of-life care, including cannabis, ketamine, and potentially MDMA, psilocybin, and mescaline
- Helping people embrace change and accept death
Dr. Pepper has also completed a year-long training in Psychedelics in Medicine at the California Institute of Integral Studies from June 2022 to May 2023.1
Expertise and Interests
Beyond his work in end-of-life care, Dr. Pepper's interests and specialties include:
- Family practice
- Air pollution and asthma
- Global climate change
- The display of clinical decisions through graphics
- Shared decision-making in healthcare
- Promoting efficient and affordable healthcare
Dr. Pepper's work at the East Bay Center for Living and Dying and Reimaginedying.com reflects his commitment to improving end-of-life care and helping people navigate the dying process with greater acceptance and support.23
