Dr. Rachel W. Vandermeer, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in Hospice and Palliative Care, providing compassionate, patient-centered care in Austin, Texas. Affiliated with Ascension Seton, Dr. Vandermeer focuses on supporting patients and families facing serious, life-limiting illnesses through personalized medical care that emphasizes comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Her practice incorporates both symptom management and emotional support, ensuring that patients experience relief from pain and distress while aligning medical interventions with personal values and goals.

Known for her empathetic approach, Dr. Vandermeer collaborates closely with interdisciplinary hospice teams?including nurses, social workers, and chaplains?to design individualized care plans tailored to each patient?s unique needs. Her work reflects a strong commitment to end-of-life care, often helping patients remain at home or in familiar environments whenever possible. Dr. Vandermeer also plays an active role in educating families and caregivers, promoting informed decision-making and providing guidance through complex healthcare transitions. As part of Ascension’s larger healthcare mission, she upholds a faith-based, holistic approach to healing that supports spiritual and emotional well-being in tandem with physical care.

Key Services:

– Hospice care focused on comfort and quality of life
– Palliative care consultations for serious illness management
– Pain and symptom management
– Coordination with interdisciplinary care teams
– End-of-life care planning and support
– Patient and family education on care options
– Emotional and spiritual support in collaboration with chaplains
– Care in home-based and facility settings