“Working with you has been truly life-changing; your guidance, patience, and insight have helped me navigate some of the toughest moments of my life with clarity and strength. I’m deeply grateful for the safe space you create and genuine care you show. Thank you for helping me grow into a better version of myself. Thank you. I appreciate you.”
— Debbie, patient"Evan Zazula is an exceptional clinician and colleague. He is thoughtful and intentional in his approach, consistently taking the time to be present and engaged with his patients. His respectful and compassionate nature fosters meaningful connections and a high level of trust. Evan is a collaborative and dependable colleague, and has been highly regarded and appreciated by both our clinic staff and patients."
— Rebecca Masutani, MD, MHA, Assistant Professor, Brookdale Department of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine
“It has truly been a privilege to work alongside you. Your presence, compassion, and steady support have meant so much to our patients, their families, and to our entire Palliative Care and Geriatrics team. You have a rare gift for meeting people where they are, and … I’m deeply grateful for all that you’ve given to this practice and for the many ways you’ve supported our staff personally and professionally”
— Shelley Saville, Executive Director, Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Mount Sinai Health System
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Evan for about 10 years, going back to when we were both in training. Even in those early days, just by observing him with patients, I could tell he had a unique skill set.
I’ve seen firsthand how he can calm even the most difficult situations simply with his presence. He has a remarkable ability to stay grounded, listen without judgment, and meet people where they are. He guides patients with kindness and gentleness, creating a space where they feel safe to be their true selves.
Many of the patients we work with are facing unimaginable crises, life challenges, and serious mental health conditions. Through it all, Evan remains unbiased and consistently approaches every individual with an open mind and deep respect.
He’s also someone we, as colleagues, deeply respect. He genuinely cares about his team and is always offering support to make sure we’re also taken care of, so we can continue doing this important work.
Anyone who gets the chance to know him will see this for themselves. Evan does this work as a true calling, and I have no doubt he will continue to make a meaningful impact, guided by his compassion and the care he has for others."
— Vanessa Rodriguez, MD, Associate Professor, Geriatrics Fellowship Director“You gave me encouragement to continue working on getting better. You’re very supportive of us all. You gave me the tools to get my life back on track, and you always let me know you’re right there with me and that I should never give up. I am finally seeing the light to live my life to the fullest, even though there are still serious things to work on in my life.
Thank you for showing me the Way that I never thought I had. You have given me the Hope to live a healthy, happy, and Peaceful LIFE. I thank you so very, very much.”
— Dolly, patient"Evan Zazula is an exceptional clinician and colleague. He is thoughtful and intentional in his approach, consistently taking the time to be present and engaged with his patients. His respectful and compassionate nature fosters meaningful connections and a high level of trust. Evan is a collaborative and dependable colleague, and has been highly regarded and appreciated by both our clinic staff and patients."
Rebecca Masutani, MD, MHA, Assistant Professor, Brookdale Department of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine"Evan has not only been a wonderful, warm, and compassionate therapist, but also a kind and very trusting friend. I always look forward to our sessions together because it gives me great comfort knowing I have someone I can talk to and express my emotions and feelings very freely without being judged."
–– Richard, patient For fifteen years, I have meditated and been engrossed in the Thich Nhat Hanh Tradition of Engaged Buddhism. It has been my spiritual path in life. When my Primary Care Physician asked me if I would be interested in meeting a Chaplain with a Tibetan Buddhist Practice, I said, "Why not?" This resulted in a case where curiosity yielded a cat winning a lottery ticket!
Evan has an uncanny ability to quickly help me reach a successful understanding of troubling matters. We meditate together, and at these moments I feel extremely connected. The time spent flies by. I feel we have a heart-to-heart relationship and feel blessed. If you have a chance to meet Evan, I highly recommend it!
–– Dennis, patient