Eric Pierce, M.D.

Medical Oncology, Hematology

Locations

Roanoke
2013 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24014

Lexington
108 Houston Street, Suite B
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone Number

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

Eric Pierce, M.D.

Medical Oncology, Hematology

College

North Carolina State University

Medical School

Brody School of Medicine - East Carolina University

Residency

University of Virginia

Fellowship

University of Virginia

Locations

Blacksburg
2600 Research Center Dr., Suite A
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Wytheville
1995 West Ridge Road
Wytheville, VA 24382

Phone Number

(540) 381-5291

College

Indiana University

Medical School

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Internship

Carolina Medical Center, Atrium Health

Residency

Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health

Fellowship

Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte NC

Board Certification

Medical Oncology, Hematology, Internal Medicine

Locations

Salem
1900 Electric Road
Salem, VA 24153

Alleghany
1 ARH Lane, Suite 300
Low Moor, VA 24457

Phone Number

(540) 774-8660
Radiation: (540) 776-4160

College

Virginia Tech

Medical School

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Internship

Lewis Gale Hospital - Montgomery

Residency

Reading Hospital / Tower Health, Philadelphia PA

Fellowship

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Board Certification

Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine

Giovanni Elia, M.D.

Symptom Management

Locations

Roanoke
2013 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24014

Salem
1900 Electric Road
Salem, VA 24153

Blacksburg
2600 Research Center Dr., Suite A
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Phone Number

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

Giovanni Elia, M.D.

Symptom Management

College

Diploma in Classical Studies at the Liceo Classico Quinto Ennio - Taranto, Italy

Medical School

Universita’ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Medical School - Rome, Italy

Residency

Obstetrics & Gynecology at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, Bronx, NY

Fellowship

Hospice and Palliative Care at The Institute for Palliative Medicine at San Diego Hospice

Locations

Blacksburg
2600 Research Center Dr., Suite A
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Wytheville
1995 West Ridge Road
Wytheville, VA 24382

Phone Number

(540) 381-5291

College

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Medical School

Stanley Medical College, Chennai Tamil Nadu, India

Internship

Medstar Harbor Hospital Center, Baltimore, Maryland

Residency

Medstar Harbor Hospital Center, Baltimore, Maryland

Fellowship

Levine Cancer Institute/Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC

Board Certification

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Locations

Blacksburg
2600 Research Center Dr., Suite A
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Wytheville
1995 West Ridge Road
Wytheville, VA 24382

Phone Number

(540) 381-5291

College

Virginia Tech

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Residency

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Fellowship

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Board Certification

Medical Oncology and Hematology

David Asher, M.D.

Radiation Oncology

Locations

Pulaski
2400 Lee Highway
Pulaski, VA 24301

Princeton
660 New Hope Road
Princeton, West Virginia 24740

Phone Number

540-440-4545

David Asher, M.D.

Radiation Oncology

College

Duke University

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Residency

University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Health System

Board Certification

Radiation Oncology

Biography

Dr. Asher is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist committed to providing exceptional care to his patients. He currently practices at Blue Ridge Cancer Care's Pulaski, VA and Princeton, WV locations, where he is passionate about connecting with individuals and supporting them through their healthcare journey.

A graduate of Duke University, Dr. Asher earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami. He is dedicated to staying at the forefront of his field, ensuring his patients receive the most advanced and compassionate care.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Asher enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

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

Harvard University

Medical School

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Residency

Wake Forest School of Medicine

Fellowship

Wake Forest School of Medicine

Board Certification

Medical Oncology and Hematology

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 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

Bret Adams, M.D., Ph.D.

Radiation Oncology

Locations

Roanoke
2013 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24014

Phone Number

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

Bret Adams, M.D., Ph.D.

Radiation Oncology

College

University of Richmond

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Internship

Internal Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Residency

Radiation Oncology at Jackson Memorial Hospital/Sylvester Cancer Center in Miami, FL

Biography

Dr. Bret Adams grew up in the Washington DC suburbs and completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Richmond.  He went on to obtain both his MD and PhD at the Medical College of Virginia/VCU School of Medicine.  His research focused on developing drugs to make radiation more effective. He then completed an internship in Medicine at VCU. His Radiation Oncology residency training was completed at Jackson Memorial Hospital/Sylvester Cancer Center in South Florida.

During his training at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Dr. Adams served as Chief Resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology.  He completed several book chapters on delivery of radiation and has contributed numerous publications to the field.  He is an active member of ASTRO/American Society for Radiation Oncology.

Dr. Adams most enjoys spending time with his wife and son. Together they stay active by taking advantage many of the outdoor activities living in Blue Ridge Mountains affords.

Locations

Salem
1900 Electric Road
Salem, VA 24153

Alleghany
1 ARH Lane, Suite 300
Low Moor, VA 24457

Phone Number

(540) 774-8660
Radiation: (540) 776-4160

College

University of Mary Washington

Medical School

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus OH

Fellowship

University of Tennessee / West Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center

Board Certification

Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine

Locations

Roanoke
2013 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24014

Rocky Mount
390 South Main Street, Suite 103
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Phone Number

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

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Residency

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Locations

Blacksburg
2600 Research Center Dr., Suite A
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Phone Number

(540) 381-5291

College

Virginia Tech

Medical School

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Residency

University of Virginia

Fellowship

University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine - Board Certified
American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology - Board Certified (2011)

Locations

Salem
1900 Electric Road
Salem, VA 24153

Pulaski
2400 Lee Highway
Pulaski, VA 24301

Phone Number

(540) 774-8660
Radiation: (540) 776-4160

College

Hobart College

Medical School

Louisiana State University School of Medicine

Internship

Ochsner Foundation Hospital and Clinic

Residency

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Radiation Oncology

Board Certification

Radiation Oncology

Biography

Dr. John Rogers grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana, and then attended Hobart College in Geneva, New York. After earning his bachelor’s degree in physics, he attended medical school at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Dr. Rogers did internship in internal medicine at the Ochsner Foundation Hospital and Clinic in New Orleans.  He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he also served as chief resident. Dr. Rogers participated in basic science and clinical research related to multiple cancer sites with results published in several journals. He received board certification in radiation oncology in 2006 and recertification in 2016.

Dr. Rogers is also a pilot and has served in the US Air Force since 1999. He continues to actively serve with the Air National Guard.

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Locations

Pulaski
2400 Lee Highway
Pulaski, VA 24301

Phone Number

540-440-4545

College

Norfolk State University

Medical School

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Internship

Howard University Hospital

Residency

Howard University Hospital, Radiation Oncology

Biography

Born in Portsmouth, Virginia and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Karanita Ojomo attended Norfolk State University where she graduated cum laude with a B.S. in biology. She then graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. She completed her internship in internal medicine and her radiation oncology residency at Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C., where she also served as chief resident. Before joining Blue Ridge Cancer Care, she served as a faculty member in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Rochester, New York and was a fellow of the American Cancer Society. Dr. Ojomo is an active member of the American Association of Physician Specialists and American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. 

Dr. Ojomo is active member of her community and is the director of the local hospice.  She is also on the board of directors for the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley and is a stained glass artist. 

Locations

Roanoke
2013 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24014

Phone Number

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

College

Oakland University

Medical School

University of Michigan School of Medicine

Residency

Michigan State University, Internal Medicine; University of North Carolina, Radiation Oncology

Board Certification

Radiation Oncology and Internal Medicine

Biography

Dr. Robert Heath attended Oakland University where he graduated with a Batchelor of Science in biology. He graduated from the University Of Michigan School Of Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He completed residencies in both internal medicine and radiation oncology. His internal medicine residency was at Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan and radiation oncology residency at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Heath is board certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Radiology. He has practiced in Roanoke, Virginia for 22 years at the Carilion Radiation Oncology Department. He is an active member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. Dr. Heath formerly served as president of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Radiation Oncology. 

Dr. Heath enjoys working on his farm, skiing, white water rafting and spending time with his wife and three children 

Locations

Roanoke
2013 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24014

Phone Number

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

College

University of Virginia

Medical School

Medical College of Virginia

Internship

Carilion Health System

Residency

Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia, Radiation Oncology

Board Certification

Radiation Oncology

Biography

Dr. David Buck, originally from Radford, Virginia, completed a degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Virginia and is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his transitional residency internship at the Carilion Health System in Roanoke, Virginia. He then completed a radiation oncology residency at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia, where he also served as the chief resident of the Department of Radiation Oncology. He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology.

Dr. Buck is currently the medical director for the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Carilion Clinic Cancer Center and chair of Carilion’s Oncology Committee.  He also serves as the president of Blue Ridge Cancer Care and leads radiation oncology research for the USOncology Network.

In his spare time, Dr. Buck enjoys spending time at Smith Mountain Lake with his wife and three daughters.

Daniel S. Temeles, M.D.

Medical Oncology, Hematology

Locations

Bedford
1710 Whitfield Drive
Bedford, VA 24523

Phone Number

(540) 586-5770

Daniel S. Temeles, M.D.

Medical Oncology, Hematology

College

Yale University

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University

Residency

University of Virginia

Fellowship

University of Virginia, Medical Oncology and Hematology

Board Certification

Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine

Biography

Dr. Daniel Temeles, originally from Pennsylvania, graduated from Yale University and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Virginia and completed his fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Virginia in 1991.  He is board certified in hematology and oncology.

Professional Societies

• The American College of Physicians
• The American Society of Clinical Oncology

Dr. Temeles has had numerous publications, the most recent being; Temeles DS, McGrath HE, Crittenden R, Kister K, Shadduck RK, Kittler E, and Quesenberry PJ; Induction of Growth Factor Production in populations of murine stromal cells.

Dr. Temeles and his wife, Emilie, currently reside in Bedford, Virginia and they have two grown daughters. Dr. Temeles enjoys farming, riding and raising horses.  

Matthew Skelton, M.D.

Medical Oncology, Hematology

Locations

Roanoke
2013 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24014

Alleghany
1 ARH Lane, Suite 300
Low Moor, VA 24457

Phone Number

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

Matthew Skelton, M.D.

Medical Oncology, Hematology

College

Fordham University

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College

Residency

Mayo Clinic

Fellowship

University of North Carolina, Medical Oncology and Hematology

Board Certification

Medical Oncology, Hematology & Internal Medicine

Biography

Dr. Matthew R. Skelton graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Fordham University in New York, New York. He received his M.D. from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2001. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and his hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Skelton is board certified in oncology, hematology, internal medicine and palliative care. Dr. Skelton is an active committee member of the ASCO Oncology Medical Home, ASCO OMH Pilot Certification Process, US Oncology Value Based Care National Committee. Finally, he participates in the US Oncology Value Pathways Task Force. Dr. Skelton serves as the Physician champion for the value based care at Blue Ridge Cancer Care.

Dr. Skelton is married with three kids and enjoys hiking, skiing and reading spy novels in his free time

Locations

Blacksburg
2600 Research Center Dr., Suite A
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Wytheville
1995 West Ridge Road
Wytheville, VA 24382

Phone Number

(540) 381-5291

College

University of Illinois

Medical School

University of Illinois

Residency

Loyola University

Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania, Medical Oncology and Hematology

Board Certification

Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine

Biography

Dr. Robert Rotche was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana receiving a B.S. in biology. Dr. Rotche received his M.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed his internal medicine residency at Loyola University and hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Rotche is board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine. 

Professional Societies

• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• American College of Physicians

Dr. Rotche has had numerous publications in scientific journals.  He is married and has a daughter and a son.  His hobbies include woodworking, canoeing, and a variety of other outdoor activities. 

Locations

Roanoke
2013 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24014

Rocky Mount
390 South Main Street, Suite 103
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Phone Number

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

College

Medical University of South Carolina

Medical School

Medical University of South Carolina

Residency

Medical College of Virginia

Fellowship

Medical College of Virginia, Medical Oncology and Hematology

Board Certification

Medical Oncology

Biography

Dr. Suzan Merten attended the Medical University of South Carolina and obtained both her B.S. in biology/chemistry and her M.D. Dr. Merten completed her residency at the Medical College of Virginia in internal medicine in 1991 and completed her fellowship in hematology and oncology in 1994. Dr. Merten is board certified in medical oncology. 

Professional Societies

• The American Society of Hematology
• The American College of Physicians
• The American Society of Clinical Oncology

Dr. Merten has contributed to various publications and has a special interest in clinical research at Blue Ridge Cancer Care.  She is a member of the professional advisory board for the Carilion Breast Center and participates in weekly tumor boards with surgeons and other specialists. 

Dr. Merten and her husband, John, currently reside in Roanoke, Virginia with their four children.  She enjoys reading and exercising in her free time. 

Locations

Roanoke
2013 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24014

Lexington
108 Houston Street, Suite B
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone Number

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

Medical School

Guntur Medical College, University of Health Sciences

Residency

New York Methodist Hospital, Cornell University

Fellowship

West Virginia University, Medical Oncology and Hematology

Board Certification

Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine

Biography

Dr. Padmaja Mallidi was born in India and graduated from Guntur Medical College, University of Health Sciences in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at New York Methodist Hospital, affiliated with Cornell University Medical Center in New York, New York. Dr. Mallidi then did her subspecialty training in hematology and medical oncology at West Virginia University Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. 

She is board certified in hematology, medical oncology and internal medicine. She graduated from the University of Arizona in June 2011 with a fellowship in integrative medicine. 

Dr. Mallidi is a member of several professional societies including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American College of Physicians, Society of Integrative Oncology, Roanoke Academy of Medicine and American Medical Association, etc. 

She received the “Best Resident” award during her residency training. She also received “Outstanding Attending Physician” award from the Carilion Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Dr. Mallidi has been practicing at Blue Ridge Cancer Care in the Roanoke office location since 2003. She cares for patients with different cancers including breast, lung, colon, head and neck, lymphoma, leukemia, brain tumors and others and a wide range of diseases related to blood disorders. Dr. Mallidi continues to be active in clinical cancer research. She has contributed to various publications and presentations. She enjoys teaching medical students and residents. 

She also serves as a member of the cancer committee for Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. 

She has a passion for holistic care and would like to incorporate healthy eating and lifestyle habits, herbal supplements and adjunctive therapies in the management of her patients.   

Mark Kochenderfer, M.D.

Medical Oncology, Hematology

Locations

Roanoke
2013 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24014

Alleghany
1 ARH Lane, Suite 300
Low Moor, VA 24457

Phone Number

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

Mark Kochenderfer, M.D.

Medical Oncology, Hematology

College

West Virginia University

Medical School

West Virginia University

Residency

Wake Forest University

Fellowship

Wake Forest University, Medical Oncology and Hematology

Board Certification

Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine

Biography

Dr. Mark Kochenderfer received his M.D. and his B.A. at West Virginia University. He completed his internal medicine residency as well as hematology/oncology fellowship at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. While at Wake Forest, he was honored with serving as Chief Fellow from 2004 to 2005. After completing fellowship he served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center for two years.  He is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. 

As an active participant in the medical community, Dr. Kochenderfer holds memberships with:

• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• American Society of Hematology 

He has authored several publications including Guide to Chemotherapy and Staging of Cancers. 

Dr. Kochenderfer comes from a scientific background. His father was a scientist who researched forest hydrology and acid rain. His brother is also an oncologist and is currently researching leukemia vaccines at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. He is married to Dr. Joann Kochenderfer, an endocrinologist. 

Jerome Goldschmidt, M.D.

Medical Oncology, Hematology

Locations

Blacksburg
2600 Research Center Dr., Suite A
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Wytheville
1995 West Ridge Road
Wytheville, VA 24382

Phone Number

(540) 381-5291

Jerome Goldschmidt, M.D.

Medical Oncology, Hematology

College

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Medical School

University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Residency

University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital

Fellowship

University of Rochester Cancer Center, Medical Oncology; Univerisity of Rochester, Monroe Community Hospital, Geriatrics

Board Certification

Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine

Biography

Dr. Jerome Goldschmidt obtained a bachelor of arts in German and a minor in chemistry from the University of North Carolina and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his fellowship in medical oncology at the University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York.  Dr. Goldschmidt has contributed to multiple publications and is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine. 

Dr. Goldschmidt’s interests are cancer survivorship, clinical research and cancer prevention.  He also serves as adjunct faculty at Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, reading and hiking.