Ragini Adams, MD

Ragini Adams, MD

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  • English

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Dr. Ragini Adams is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist specializing in pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma and solid tumors at the Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD). She earned her undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her medical degree from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Adams completed her residency at Georgetown University and a fellowship at Stanford University.

Throughout her career, Dr. Adams has shown a strong dedication to patient care, focusing on building lasting relationships with her pediatric patients and their families. Her passion for forming meaningful connections drives her patient-centered approach. She finds great fulfillment in supporting families through their care journey during such a crucial time.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Dr. Adams has contributed to key research in the field, including co-authoring studies on circulating tumor DNA in pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma. Her work has been presented at international conferences, such as the American Society of Hematology’s Annual Meeting and the International Symposium on Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma.

On a personal level, Dr. Adams enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, two sons, and their dachshund, Oscar.

Publications:

Alig SK, Esfahani MS, Li MY, Adams R, Garofalo A, Jin MC, Olsen M, Telenius A, Sworder BJ, Schroers-Martin J, King D, Rossi C, Schultz A, Kathuria K, Liu CL, Spina V, Flerlage JE, Castellino SM, Advani R, Rossi D, Lynch R, Casasnovas O, Kurtz DM, Marks L, Link M, Andre M, Vandenberghe P, Steidl C, Diehn M, Alizadeh AA.

Distinct molecular subtypes of classic Hodgkin lymphoma identified by comprehensive noninvasive profiling. Submitted in August 2022 for the 64th annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology in New Orleans, Louisiana (December 2022).

Shyam R, Kurtz D, Alig S, Jin M, Link M, Marks L, and Alizadeh A.
Circulating tumor DNA in Genetic Profiling and Monitoring of Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma. Klin Padiatr. 232(02):0, 2020.

Board Certifications:

  • General Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Education:

  • Fellowship: Stanford University (2021)

    • Residency: Georgetown University (2018)

      • Internship: Georgetown University (2016)

        • Medical School: East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine (2015)

          • Undergraduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2008)