Madhulika Urella, MD, is a hematologist and medical oncologist who treats and manages a range of blood diseases and types of cancer.
From a young age, Dr Urella had a knack for math and science and a strong interest in understanding how the body worked. Her father encouraged her to consider a career in medicine. Through family experiences of visiting loved ones in the hospital, she was inspired by watching medical professionals compassionately provide care and ease suffering. She knew she wanted to be a doctor who could do the same for others.
Dr Urella was drawn to hematology oncology during her internal medicine residency rotation, and she completed fellowship training and research in this specialty field.