About
Dr. Bob Uslander is the co-founder and Medical Director of Empowered Endings Medical Group in San Diego. He brings over 30 years of physician experience across Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care. He spent more than two decades practicing Emergency Medicine, where he saw firsthand how the healthcare system often fell short for seriously ill patients. That experience led him to focus exclusively on palliative and end-of-life care.
Dr. Uslander approaches every patient as a whole person, attending to physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs. He has specialized in Medical Aid in Dying since California legalized it in 2016. He is passionate about eliminating the fear that so often keeps people from finding peace at the end of life. " CBS8 has featured him discussing California's End of Life Option Act. Patients consistently describe him as unhurried, present, and deeply compassionate in the most difficult moments.
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Uslander right for?
Dr. Uslander is a strong fit for patients facing serious illness, end-of-life decisions, or a terminal diagnosis. Adults navigating Medical Aid in Dying or Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking benefit directly from his deep specialization in both. Patients who want a physician attentive to emotional and spiritual needs alongside physical ones will find his whole-person approach well-matched. Families seeking guidance through dementia, geriatric decline, or the final stages of life also find meaningful support in his care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Uslander specializes in palliative care, hospice care, and end-of-life medicine. He has particular expertise in Medical Aid in Dying and Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking. He also provides in-home care for patients managing dementia, serious illness, and geriatric decline. His work addresses physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs together.
Yes. Dr. Uslander has specialized in Medical Aid in Dying since California legalized it in 2016 through the End of Life Option Act. He guides patients and families through every step of the process with care and clarity. CBS8 has featured him discussing the law and his approach to this work.
Dr. Uslander treats every patient as a whole person. He attends to physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual dimensions of care. Patients consistently describe him as unhurried and deeply present. He works to eliminate the fear that often keeps people from finding peace at the end of life.
Dr. Uslander brings more than 30 years of physician experience to his work. He spent over two decades practicing Emergency Medicine before focusing exclusively on palliative and end-of-life care. That clinical background gives him a broad foundation for supporting patients through complex and serious health situations.
Yes. Dr. Uslander provides in-home care for patients who need palliative, geriatric, dementia, or end-of-life support at home. He serves patients across San Diego, Palm Springs, and Los Angeles. He also offers telehealth appointments for patients who prefer virtual or phone-based consultations.
Dr. Uslander serves as co-founder and Medical Director of Empowered Endings Medical Group. He leads the clinical side of the practice's Doctor and Doula Model of Care. He works alongside co-founder Elizabeth Uslander, who brings expertise in spiritual care and medical social work.
Yes. Dr. Uslander leads physician-guided advance directive and advance health care directive planning. He helps patients clarify and document their wishes before a health crisis arises. This service gives patients and families greater confidence and clarity when facing serious medical decisions.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026