Dr. Bharadhwaj Kolipakkam, MD, is a board-certified Hematologist and Medical Oncologist serving as an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System’s Massey Cancer Center. A dedicated clinician-educator, he focuses on classical hematology, indolent lymphomas, and chronic leukemias while actively shaping the next generation of physicians through mentorship and academic training.

With an MBBS from India and postgraduate training at Harvard Medical School’s Mount Auburn Hospital and VCU Health, Dr. Kolipakkam bridges global medical perspectives, fostering cross-country collaborations in research and education. His scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications and presentations,  and speaker at Medical Education forums in the USA and India

Beyond medicine, he is passionate about community service—volunteering in health camps and disaster relief—and enjoys exploring diverse cultures, languages (fluent in English, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi), and classical music. A firm believer in holistic care, he integrates his clinical expertise with advocacy for equitable healthcare access.