Ximena Morales, MD

Ximena Morales, MD. is dual board-certified in internal medicine and palliative care and is a dedicated director of hospice and palliative care at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her respect and passion for the field began early in residency training. Since 2019, she has practiced across diverse hospice and palliative care settings in South Florida, including serving as medical director. Through this work, she has developed a deep understanding of, and a connection to, the multidimensional human experience of patients living with serious illness.

Areas of Expertise

• Palliative Care
• Clinical Leadership
• Cancer-related Symptom Management

About Me

My husband and I run a small "cat rescue" and have twelve rescued cats named after Star Wars characters. We share a deep love and respect for nature and all living creatures.

As a physician, I am deeply devoted to my patients. I consistently reflect on their circumstances and what they are experiencing in order to understand them fully and provide individualized care and treatment. My goal is to support patients and their families through some of the most difficult moments of their journey and to help them find meaning, even in those challenging times.

Titles

• Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Specialties

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Internal Medicine

Boards

• American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
• American Board of Internal Medicine (Hospice & Palliative Medicine)

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Hospital Affiliation

• Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Ages Treated

• Adult
• Senior