Richard W. Cohen MD

Richard W. Cohen MD is the Chairman of the Board at The Georgia POLST Collaborative.12 He is an expert in end-of-life care, advance care planning, advance directives, and POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).2

Professional Background

Dr. Cohen has extensive experience in the medical field:

• He is an orthopedic surgeon.35
• He previously served as the medical director of the WellStar Health System's Ethics Department.4
• He founded WellStar's Health System Ethics and Palliative Care programs.4

Role in POLST

As the Chairman of the Board at The Georgia POLST Collaborative, Dr. Cohen plays a crucial role in advancing end-of-life care planning in Georgia. The Georgia POLST Collaborative is one of only 24 endorsed programs across the nation and is part of the National POLST Paradigm.6

Contact Information

For those seeking to reach Dr. Cohen in his capacity at the Georgia POLST Collaborative:

• Office: 950 Eagle's Landing Pkwy, Suite 622, Stockbridge, GA 30281
• Phone: (404) 323-9397 (office) / (678) 613-8167 (cell)1

Dr. Cohen's involvement in POLST and end-of-life care planning demonstrates his commitment to improving patient care and decision-making in critical medical situations.