Dr. Goble is New Chief MD

Rondal Goble, MD, is the new chief medical director for Hospice Care Plus.

Dr. Goble replaces Hanan Budeiri, MD, who retired in August after 23 years with the organization.

a photo of Dr. Rondal Goble standing outdoors at Hospice Care Plus

Dr. Rondal Goble is the new chief medical director for Hospice Care Plus.

“Dr. Goble’s effortless ease of communication is instantly comforting; he is compassionate and has a delightful personality,” says Dr. Budeiri. “Above all, he is a sincere supporter of our community and a firm believer in honoring patients’ wishes and respecting families. Dr. Goble is a wonderful asset to Hospice Care Plus and our community.”

Dr. Goble brings decades of experience to the chief medical director position. He is board certified in family medicine and has worked in primary care and emergency medicine for most of his career. Dr. Goble is certified in advanced trauma life support, advanced cardiovascular life support, and pediatric advanced life support. He has been in private practice in Irvine since 2016, practices as a wound care specialist, and has served as a medical director for long-term care facilities in Madison and Estill counties. Dr. Goble is a fellow with the American Academy of Family Practice and a recipient of the American Medical Association’s Physician Recognition Award.

Dr. Goble’s broad experience has prepared him well for his new position with Hospice Care Plus.

“I have had the privilege of attending to the diverse medical needs of the region’s residents. I have witnessed the resilience and strength of individuals facing various health challenges,” says Dr. Goble. “Over the years, I have developed a profound understanding of the importance of compassionate care for patients and families. Being a hospice medical director allows me to merge my decades of experience with my newfound dedication to offering dignified and compassionate care to patients and families coping with a serious or terminal illness. Every patient under my care is a person with a unique life story, and I strive to honor their journey by providing support, symptom management, and guidance to both patients and their families.”

As chief medical director, Dr. Goble will provide oversight for policies and practice in all of Hospice Care Plus’s clinical programs: home hospice care, home palliative care, and the Compassionate Care Center. He will also lead interdisciplinary care team meetings and serve as the attending physician for hospice patients when requested.

“I am honored to welcome Dr. Goble to our team,” says Lisa Cox, CEO. “He is known in the community as a caring, compassionate physician. He embodies the hospice philosophy of expert, interdisciplinary care that promotes quality of life for patients and supports family caregivers.”

Hospice Care Plus is a non-profit organization supporting the quality of life of its communities through hospice, palliative and bereavement care programs. The organization serves Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle counties and owns and operates the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. Relying on contributions from individuals and groups, all care is provided regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. To learn more, donate, or explore career and volunteer opportunities, visit hospicecareplus.org or call 859-986-1500.

 

Posted in

Leave a Comment





Hospice Care Plus empowers those we serve to enjoy the highest quality of life, respecting their values, beliefs, needs, and goals through specialized care, education, resources, and grief support.

Our Service Area:

Our Home Hospice and Home Palliative Care programs serve you, wherever you call home, in the Kentucky counties of Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle.

Our inpatient care facility, the Compassionate Care Center, and administrative offices are located in Richmond, Kentucky.

Recent News:

Rockin’ Derby Eve Benefit Friday May 2

Reservations are now open for the Derby Eve Benefit Party: Rockin' Derby Eve! This adult only event is the longest...

Gift A Day Of Care in 2025

Every Day Is a Gift at Hospice Care Plus. We have spent 43 years fulfilling our mission of providing compassionate...

Journaling Through Grief Series Hosted in Irvine

Hospice Care Plus is offering a new grief support series called Journaling Through Grief, starting Aug. 7 and ending Oct....

Give a Heart for Hospice in February

Hearts for Hospice displayed at Community Trust Bank in 2024 During the month of February, several local banks and businesses...

News & Events

Lauren VanWinkle and Mae Suramek at the launch of the Noodle Nirvana non-profit partnership with Hospice Care Plus in 2019. The partnership ended in a donation of $34,000 for the non-profit organization.

Noodle Nirvana Donates $34,000

Noodle Nirvana, Berea’s fast-casual restaurant featuring homemade, Thai-inspired noodle bowls, has announced it raised $34,000 for Hospice Care Plus. “Noodle Nirvana and its owners, staff, and customers are remarkable for what they have done for non-profits in our community. We are grateful, inspired, and ready to put the donation to work to care for patients and…

WLCD featured image

World Lung Cancer Day, Aug. 1

According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in the United States.  Kentucky has the highest occurrence of new cases in the country.  Even though Kentucky ranks second in the nation in screening people at high risk for lung cancer, it still has the highest death rate.  Why? Dr.…

Past Estill County event

Hee Haw Hoedown, Aug. 13

The annual Estill County summer fundraiser is back after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. This year’s event is the Hee Haw Hoedown, slated for Saturday, Aug. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at the Estill County Fair Barn. Tickets are $50 and include dinner, entertainment, silent auction, live auction, and much more. Reserve your…

Lisa Cox, who joined Hospice Care Plus as CEO in July, has launched the Building Better Together campaign.

Lisa Cox Announced as New CEO

Following a national search, Lisa Johnson Cox has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for Hospice Care Plus. The Board of Directors approved a resolution on June 30 confirming Lisa as CEO of the regional organization. Tim Jordan, president of Hospice’s board and chair of the CEO search committee, expressed confidence in Lisa’s…