Locations

Roanoke
2013 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24014

Bedford
1710 Whitfield Drive
Bedford, VA 24523

Phone Number

(540) 982-0237
Radiation: (540) 981-7377

College

James Madison University

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School

Residency

Virginia Commonwealth University

Fellowship

Virginia Commonwealth University

Biography

Dr. Joshua Morales is a hematologist and oncologist at Blue Ridge Cancer Care. He is a native of Virginia Beach and resides in the Roanoke area since joining the practice in 2017. Dr. Morales is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients. He is also dedicated to education and serves as a clinical instructor for medical students, internal medicine residents, and palliative care fellows.

 

Dr. Morales received his undergraduate degree from James Madison University and his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in hematology and oncology at VCU/MCV. During his training, he served as chief medical resident and chief fellow.

 

Dr. Morales has received numerous awards for his teaching and clinical excellence. In 2023, he was awarded the Subspecialist Teaching in Medicine Award by the Carilion Clinic Department of Medicine. He has also received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, the Gold Humanism Honor Society Faculty Inductee Award, and the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award.  Dr Morales was also recognized by Virginia Business Magazine as a Top Doctor in Virginia in 2024 and 2025.

 

Dr. Morales is married and has three children. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball and soccer, hiking, and spending time with his family.

 

Education

• Medical School:  Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
• Residency:  Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
• Fellowship:  Hematology and Oncology, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

Certifications

• American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology

Awards and Honors

• 2023 Subspecialist Teaching in Medicine Award, Carilion Clinic Department of Medicine; Resident selected
• 2022 Subspecialist Teaching in Medicine Award, Carilion Clinic Department of Medicine; Resident selected
• 2022 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, Virginia Tech School of Medicine
• 2022 Gold Humanism Honor Society, Faculty Inductee, Virginia Tech School of Medicine.
• 2021 Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award, Virginia Tech School of Medicine Faculty Recipient
• 2014 Faculty Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Internal Medicine, resident selected teaching excellence award
• 2008 Alpha Omega Alpha Senior Member, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• American Society of Hematology
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Virginia Society of Hematology and Oncology

Research Interests

• Novel therapies for hematologic and oncologic malignancies
• Clinical trials
• Patient education and support