Srinivasa Bokkisam

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Get to know Hospitalist Dr. Srinivasa C. Bokkisam, who serves patients in Virginia.

As a hospitalist, Dr. Bokkisam manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Licensed to practice medicine in Virginia, he is currently affiliated with Chippenham Hospital & John Randolph Medical Center.

Chippenham Hospital, a 466-bed acute care hospital located in Richmond, Virginia, is a Level I Trauma Center, providing fast, skilled care in serious emergencies. It is proud to be the region’s first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health (at Tucker Pavilion), and cardiovascular care (at Levinson Heart Institute).

Founded in 1915, John Randolph Medical Center has grown into a 147-bed facility committed and dedicated to serving the entire Tri-Cities Region. Its mission is simple: “Our Family Taking Care of Yours Because We Care. When you or a family member visits our hospital, you can expect to be treated with compassion, care and respect and be provided with the highest level of healthcare.”

Educated in India, Dr. Bokkisam graduated with his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from Sri Siddhartha Medical College in 1994. He then relocated to the United States, performing his internship at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital in 2001, his residency at MetroHealth Medical Center in 2002, and an additional residency in internal medicine at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in 2005.

Subsequent to his education, he attained board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Hospital medicine is a medical specialty that exists in some countries as a branch of internal or family medicine, dealing with the care of acutely ill hospitalized patients. The primary focus is caring for hospitalized patients and co-management with other specialties. Hospitalists take an active part in medical care and ensure a safe discharge for the patients they take care of. They are being increasingly involved in administrative roles, given their expertise and collaboration with various teams in the hospital. 

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