Administration
Phil Gallinaro
Managing Partner & Administrator
My career began as a CNA (certified nurse assistant), where I met my beautiful wife of 31 years, while we were both employed at a care facility. Throughout this time, we raised our family of 8, and I worked my way up to LPN, RN, and completed the course of study for Family Nurse Practioner. Our family and taking care of our loved ones are the most important parts of our lives.
Of our eight children combined, I am proud to say five have chosen a career path in healthcare. At Sierra Hospice, we make a positive impact on others, and I am blessed knowing my children have the same servant mentality, strong work ethic and compassion as I do. From my oldest son Phillip who is a military veteran and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology where he has helped hundreds of individuals and families during this difficult time. My second oldest son Joseph holds a degree in respiratory therapy and is our Director of Business Development. Joshua, my third son, is our RN Admission Nurse. Vanessa and my youngest son Isaiah are CNAs.
We have also worked extremely hard to hand pick the best in our industry to join our team. Integrity, a servant mentality, compassion, effective communication skills and teamwork have driven us to provide the best care for your family. We are all deeply passionate about end-of-life care (Hospice), and being involved in managing patients’ symptoms, providing education, disease progression, and expectations of facing a life limiting illness. I have learned and experienced so much about the hospice industry since I began in 1996. It was now time to take my experience and expertise to the profession to provide a higher level of care. We welcome you to Sierra Hospice & Palliative Care of Nevada, where we treat your family as ours!
Joseph Gallinaro
Managing Partner
Ankeet Vakharia
Physician
Dr. Vakharia is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in hospitalist medicine. Originally from the sunny coasts of Los Angeles, he brings a robust educational background and a deep commitment to hospice care to his practice. Dr. Vakharia completed his residency at Loma Linda University in California, honing his clinical expertise and compassionate approach. Outside of his medical career, he enjoys basketball, boxing, chess, and traveling, pursuits that reflect his dynamic, balanced, and thoughtful outlook on life and patient care.
Hannah Rawson
Lead Social Worker
Hannah is a hospice social worker with a background in clinical mental health and addiction work. She holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and a Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University. During her academic career, she completed extensive practicum hours across all levels of care, from inpatient psychiatric to outpatient settings, and worked with diverse populations, earning her LMSW.
With experience in program development and leading new initiatives for agencies, Hannah is dedicated to creating and improving services for those in need. She has a particular passion for supporting families through difficult times, offering holistic care and connecting them to critical resources.
