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Susan Kunihiro, MD

  • Role
    Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Practicing Since
    2019
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Background

Susan K. Kunihiro, MD is an assistant professor in the Division of Palliative Medicine of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Board certified in palliative care and family medicine, Dr. Kunihiro enjoys serving the diverse patients in the Winship Cancer Institute community by improving quality of life for patients with cancer, no matter the stage of illness- from initial diagnosis, during treatment, in remission or closer to end of life. She practices in the Emory Clinic as well as inpatient at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.

Dr. Kunihiro received her Medical Degree from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. She completed internship and residency in Family Medicine at University of Colorado Swedish Family Medicine Residency in Littleton, Colorado. She completed Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship training at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.

Titles & Roles

  • Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
    Emory University School of Medicine

Education & Training

Education

  • Fellowship, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 2019
    Emory University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Family Medicine, 2018
    University of CO School of Medicine
  • Medical Education, MD, 2015
    University of South Florida

Board Certifications

  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine, 2020
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine, 2018

Professional Memberships

Dr. Kunihiro is a member of American Academy of Family Physicians and American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

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