Bhaskar Kolla, MBBS

Philosophy of Care I understand the overwhelming and life changing nature that comes with a diagnosis of cancer. I see my relationship with patients as a partnership toward a common goal, so I try to explain everything in a way patients would understand. This helps alleviate some of the uncertainty and anxiety, as well as bring some sense of control over the illness. I like to treat everyone with respect and kindness while providing care that is most evidence based.

What do you like best about working at OMC? With my past work experience in Eau Claire, WI, I have some nostalgia from taking care of patients in Western Wisconsin. I think they are very caring, family-oriented, and neighbor-loving people. It reminds me of people from my childhood.

Personal Interests: My favorite thing to do outside of work is to spend time with family and friends outdoors. I have two wonderful young kids. My wife and kids love outdoors as well and we all go biking, kayaking, canoeing, ice skating, and skiing depending on the season. I like to watch movies or TV shows that are based on real life events or are futuristic that capture your imagination. My favorite book is The Emperor of All Maladies, a Pulitzer Prize winning biography of cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee.

Fun Fact: My family has formed a small amateur music band at home—I play piano, my daughter sings, and my wife likes to record us.