7 Quick Questions With Family Medicine Doctor Upasana Kochhar, MD

Upasana Kochhar, MD, is a UVA Health family medicine physician in northern Virginia. She cares for people of all ages, helping them maintain good health and prevent disease. She provides comprehensive, long-term care, including wellchecks and treatment for illnesses and injuries. 

Meet a UVA Health Family Medicine Doctor

Get to know more about Kochhar and her clinical approach in these 7 quick questions. 

1. What has most inspired and shaped your approach to patient care?

When patients come up to me after the visit and let me know that the time that I spent with them or the treatment that we're pursuing has made a big difference in their lives. That inspires me to always put them first and keep doing what I'm doing every day.

2. What's your favorite part of your job?

Working with my patients and building long-term relationships with them and their families.

3. What’s your biggest fear as a patient?

My biggest fear is that I won't be heard, which I think is also most patients' biggest fear. That's why I make a big effort to listen to my patients and make sure all their concerns are acknowledged during their visit.

4. What do you do for stress relief?

I like to watch movies and exercise if I have the time. 

5. Dogs or cats?

Cat person.

6. Last movie you watched? Thumbs up or down? 

I watched Rio with my son. It was a thumbs up. I enjoyed it, and so did he.

7. Best advice you've ever heard?

Always be present and focus on what you're doing in the moment without letting the past or future affect you.

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