Ritesh Kohli
Roanoke
Summary
Experienced with managing diverse patient populations in hospital settings. Utilizes diagnostic expertise to deliver high-quality care and treatment plans. Strong understanding of interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered communication to improve health outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Roanoke, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and delivered innovative curriculum enhancing medical education for diverse student populations.
- Mentored junior faculty and residents, fostering professional growth and academic excellence.
- Mentored medical residents during their training periods, providing guidance on career development and professional growth opportunities.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of complex medical concepts by incorporating real-life case studies and clinical scenarios in lectures.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous growth.
Hospitalist Physician
Carilion Medical Center
Roanoke, VA, United States of America
07.2016 - Current
- Worked as Internal Medicine Hospitalist for 3 years in Carilion Stonewall Jackson hospital and Carilion Giles community hospital and then for 2 years in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital till date
- Average Hours/Week: 40
- Led interdisciplinary team to enhance patient care protocols and improve clinical outcomes.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.
- Coordinated with specialists to streamline diagnostic processes and ensure timely interventions.
- Mentored junior physicians, fostering a collaborative learning environment for improved performance.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient documentation and facilitate communication.
- Demonstrated adaptability during high-stress situations, effectively managing competing priorities to ensure timely attention was given to all patients under my care.
- Decreased length of stay for hospitalized patients through diligent monitoring of progress and proactive intervention when necessary.
- Ensured continuity of care for patients transitioning between services or facilities through effective communication with all involved healthcare providers.
- Mentored graduate students, providing guidance on research projects and professional development.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
Chief Resident
Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital
Patiala, India
06.2009 - 04.2013
- Worked as chief resident in department of General and Laparoscopic Surgery in University affiliated medical college for 3 years which involved teaching the medical students and management of surgical patients in inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.
- Average Hours/Week: 60
House Physician
Guru Nanak Dev Hospital & Govt Medical College
Amritsar, India
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Worked as inpatient house physician in Cardiology/CCU, involved in direct care and management of cardiac patients
- Average Hours/Week: 60
House Physician
Guru Nanak Dev Hospital & Govt. Medical College
Amritsar, India
07.2005 - 12.2005
- Worked and actively participated in care and management of patients admitted in Neurology ward and worked in outpatient neurology clinic
- Average Hours/Week: 60
House Physician
Government Medical College & Hospital
Chandigarh, India
01.2005 - 06.2005
- Worked as house physician in department of General Internal Medicine, actively involved in patient care and management in outpatient and inpatient settings. Also had the opportunity to do EGD's and colonoscopy with my supervisor who is a well known gastroenterologist in India
- Average Hours/Week: 60
Intern
Government Medical College & GND Hospital
Amritsar, India
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Worked in various departments of hospital as an intern part of MBBS training
- Average Hours/Week: 72
Education
M.D. - General And Laparoscopic Surgery
Government Medical College
Patiala , India06-2009
M.D. - Internal Medicine
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Roanoke06-2016
Skills
- Patient safety
- Ethical practice
- Hospital medicine
- Resource utilization
- Mentoring students
- Student evaluation
- Tutoring
Affiliations
- American College of Physicians - Fellow Member
- Medical Council of India - Life Member
- Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI) - Life Member
- Active member of Society of Hospital Medicine - SHM
- Member : American Board of Internal Medicine - ABIM
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- Active DEA Registration #: AR - 2488511- 818
- Virginia Medical License number : 0101259542
- NPI : 1508109422
Language Fluency
English: Advanced - I speak very accurately, and I understand other speakers very accurately. Native speakers have no problem understanding me, but they probably perceive that I am not a native speaker.
Hindi: Advanced - I speak very accurately, and I understand other speakers very accurately. Native speakers have no problem understanding me, but they probably perceive that I am not a native speaker.
Punjabi: Native/functionally native - I converse easily and accurately in all types of situations. Native speakers, including the highly educated, may think that I am a native speaker, too.
Interests
Reading Reader's digest, journals/blogs; swimming, playing tennis and cricket, listening music
Research
06/2006 - 06/2009 Government Medical College, Patiala, India, India Principal Investigator, Dr Surinder Singh Original Research Thesis on " Study of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in patients with previous abdominal surgery"
State Licenses
Virginia, Full, Exp. Date: 12/2027
Other Awards/Accomplishments
- Monitor in Sub National Immunization Activity (SAI), The National Polio Surveillance Project – India, in collaboration with Govt. of India and World Health Organization - 2005
- Member of social NGO, Khushi - Ek Muskaan : a Charitable trust for the welfare of poor students, 2007 - present
- Participated in “School Health Services Program” in Primary Schools in Punjab, India with around 1645 students under the program -2005
- Member of the Euphoria Organization Committee,an annual Medical Student festival 2005
- Wellness advocate - Hospitalist department , Carillon medical center 2025 onwards
Publications
- Kasra A, Mangrey S, Kohli R, Grider D & Brijbassie A. (2014, Oct). American journal of Gastroenterology. Osteomyelitis as a Consequence of Pancreatic Panniculitis, 109(S), 308 - 308. Publication Status: Published.
- Kohli R, Bansal E, Gupta AK and Matreja PS. (2014, Apr). Journal of Research in Medical Education & Ethics. A rare case report of traumatic foreign body insertion in the wrist of a young child, 4(1), 95-97. Publication Status: Published.
- Kohli R, Bansal E, Gupta AK, Matreja PS & Kaur K. (2014, Jun). Journal of clinical and diagnostic research. To Study the Levels of C-Reactive Protein and Total Leucocyte Count in Patients Operated of Open and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, 8(6), NC06 - NC08. Publication Status: Published.
- Kohli R, Singh S, Gupta AK & Matreja PS. (2013, Jul). Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Education and Research. A Case Report of Signet-Ring Cell Carcinoma Colon, 47(3), 153 - 155. Publication Status: Published.
- Kohli R, Singh S, Gupta AK & Matreja PS. (2013, Aug). Journal of clinical and diagnostic research. Schwannoma of the Spinal Accessory Nerve: A Case Report, 7(8), 1732 - 1734. Publication Status: Published.
- Vishal G, Kohli R, Grider D & Bern J. (2014, Oct). American journal of Gastroenterology. This is Cirrhosis, Right? A Case of Isolated Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis Mimicking Cirrhosis, 109(S), 143 - 143. Publication Status: Published.
- Bansal E, Kerkeing T, Schleupner C, Kohli R, Baffoe A & Rao J. (2014, October 01). Clinical and molecular characteristics of NDM-1 harboring Multi-Drug Resistant Gram Negative Bacteria at Carilion Medical Center. [Poster presented]. ID Week 2014. IDSA, 2014/IDSA 2014, Philadelphia, PA, .
- Kohli R, Bansal E, Singh S & Mittal S. (2014, Nov). Original Research Article in Medico Research Chronicles. A Study of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Patients With Previous Abdominal Surgery, 1(2), 130-140. Publication Status: Published.
- Bansal E, Kohli R, Baffoe-Bonnie A, Smith J, Schleupner CJ, Kerkeing TM & Nagy-Agren S. (2014, October 01). Fusobacterium Bacteremia : Rare Event With Changing Epidemiology; Description of 13 Cases [Poster presented]. Anaerobe 2014/Anaerobe 2014 , Chicago, IL, .
- Kohli R. (2008, September 01). A Rare Case Report – Schwannoma, Neck [Oral Presentation]. North Zone Conference - International College of Surgeons (NOZCON- ICS)/NOZCON-ICS, Patiala, .
- Kohli R. (2008, September 01). Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma – Case Report [Oral Presentation]. North Zone Conference - International College of Surgeons (NOZCON- ICS)/NOZCON-ICS, Patiala, .
- Kohli R. (2014, June 01). Importance of Hand Hygiene and Infection Control while working in a Hospital Setting [Oral Presentation]. New Intern orientation/Roanoke, VA, .
- Gill P, Kohli R & Joshi K. (2015, May 01). A Rare Case of Acute - Onset Chorea Related to End - Stage Renal Disease [Poster presented]. ACP National Meeting 2015/ACP National Meeting 2015, Boston, MA, .
- Kasra A, Mangrey S, Kohli R, Grider D & Brijbassie A. (2013, September 01). Osteomyelitis as a Consequence of Pancreatic Panniculitis [Poster presented]. American College of gastroenterology/ACG 2013, Philadelphia, PA, .
- Kohli R. (2014, April 01). HAND HYGIENE : Influencing Outcomes Through a Just Culture [Poster presented]. Carilion Clinic Reasearch Day, 2014/Carilion Clinic Research Day, Roanoke, VA, .
- Kohli R, Kelash FNU & Bansal E. (2015, Mar). Diabetic Myonecrosis : A rare but serious complication of Diabetes Mellitus. ACP VA Chapter Meeting. Publication Status: Submitted.
- Kohli R, Lara K & Mallidi PV. (2015, Mar). Relapse of partially treated Undifferentiated Embryonic Sarcoma (UES) of the liver in a young female. ACP VA Chapter Meeting. Publication Status: Submitted.
Current/Prior Training
- 06/2006 - 06/2009 (36 months) ACGME Residency, Chief Resident Government Medical College, Patiala, India Patiala, India Surgery Director: Dr Surinder Singh Supervisor: Dr Surinder Singh
- 06/2013 - 06/2016 (36 months) ACGME Residency Carilion Clinic - VTC school of Medicine Roanoke, VA, United States of America Internal Medicine Director: Dr Kroker - Bode Claudia Supervisor: Dr Kroker - Bode Claudia
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
07.2024 - Current
Hospitalist Physician
Carilion Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
Chief Resident
Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital
06.2009 - 04.2013
House Physician
Guru Nanak Dev Hospital & Govt Medical College
01.2006 - 04.2006
House Physician
Guru Nanak Dev Hospital & Govt. Medical College
07.2005 - 12.2005
House Physician
Government Medical College & Hospital
01.2005 - 06.2005
Intern
Government Medical College & GND Hospital
01.2004 - 12.2004
M.D. - General And Laparoscopic Surgery
Government Medical College
M.D. - Internal Medicine
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine