Founder & CEO — The Rose Program
Dr. Dave
Thimons.
Redefining Palliative Medicine Through Compassion, Innovation & Leadership
Dr. Dave Thimons is the Founder and CEO of The Rose Program and a board-certified physician specializing in Family Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Inspired by his daughter's cancer journey, he founded The Rose Program to transform how palliative medicine is understood and delivered, bringing physician-led, compassionate care to patients living with serious illness.
Board Certified in Family Medicine
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20+ Years of Clinical Experience
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Founder & CEO of The Rose Program
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Board Certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
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National Advocate for Palliative Medicine
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Board Certified in Family Medicine · 20+ Years of Clinical Experience · Founder & CEO of The Rose Program · Board Certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine · National Advocate for Palliative Medicine ·
Credibility Highlights:
Meet Dr. Dave
Dr. Dave Thimons is a physician, healthcare innovator, and national advocate working to redefine how palliative medicine is understood and delivered.
Throughout his career, he has led healthcare innovation across hundreds of markets, developing interdisciplinary care models that improve communication, strengthen care coordination, reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization, and enhance quality of life for patients living with serious illness.
As Founder and CEO of The Rose Program, Dr. Thimons continues to lead one of the nation's fastest-growing physician-led palliative medicine organizations, partnering with skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, memory care providers, hospitals, and healthcare organizations to expand access to supportive medicine across the country.
The Story Behind The Rose Program
One Family's Journey Inspired a National Mission
Dr. Thimons' passion for palliative medicine began long before founding The Rose Program.
When his daughter, Kaelyn "Rose," was diagnosed with Stage IV Ewing Sarcoma at just twelve years old, his family experienced firsthand the extraordinary impact that compassionate palliative care can have during life's most difficult moments.
Witnessing the guidance, comfort, and support provided by her palliative care team forever changed his perspective, not only as a physician, but as a father.
After Kaelyn successfully overcame cancer, Dr. Thimons pursued advanced training in Hospice & Palliative Medicine with a clear purpose: to ensure more patients and families receive that same level of support much earlier in their healthcare journey.
In 2019, he founded The Rose Program in honor of his daughter. Today, the organization continues to redefine palliative medicine through physician-led, compassionate care focused on comfort, dignity, communication, and quality of life.
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Clinical & leadership
expertise.
Areas of Expertise:
Palliative Medicine
Family Medicine
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Serious Illness Care
Geriatric Medicine
Healthcare Innovation
Value-Based Care
Physician Leadership
Post-Acute Care
Healthcare Transformation
Talks that move
audiences to act.
Dr. Thimons regularly speaks to healthcare leaders, physicians, senior living organizations, hospitals, health plans, and industry associations on the future of palliative medicine and compassionate models of care.
Featured Speaking Topics
Palliative Care Is Not End-of-Life Care
The Story Behind The Rose Program
Before the Hospitalization: Why Earlier Palliative Care Matters
Caring for the Frail Elderly
Compassionate Care at Scale
The Future of Palliative Medicine
Engagement Types
Dr. Thimons is available for:
Speaking Engagements
Podcast Interviews
Media Interviews
Healthcare Conferences
Executive Roundtables
Strategic Partnerships
Contact Alexis at grow@rosarium.work to discuss availability.