Kokil Malik Chopra, M.D.

Kokil Malik Chopra, M.D.

Dr. Kokil Malik Chopra is a board-certified psychiatrist with specialization in Consultation- Liaison Psychiatry, emphasizing the interplay between mental health and physical well-being. She has over 17 years of clinical experience, including a decade in county health systems and community psychiatry, where she has honed a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to patient care​.

Dr. Chopra earned her medical degree from MGM Medical College in India, where she was awarded honors in medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, serving as Chief Resident, and subsequently pursued a fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine at the University of Washington​.

Her expertise includes the psychopharmacologic treatment of depression, anxiety, and post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), often incorporating psychotherapy to ensure a holistic, patient- centered approach. She is fluent in English and Hindi and has working knowledge of Punjabi and Urdu, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population effectively​.

Dr. Chopra has held multiple academic and leadership roles, including supervising psychiatry residents and medical students at Eastern Virginia Medical School and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Virginia. She has delivered numerous didactic lectures on psychopharmacology, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic case presentations​.

An active researcher and contributor to psychiatric literature, Dr. Chopra has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences. Her research interests span psychosomatic disorders, mood disorders in autoimmune conditions, and forensic psychiatry​.

Beyond her clinical and academic work, Dr. Chopra is a dedicated advocate for global health initiatives, participating in rural health camps in India through the Health is Wealth Foundation. She remains committed to bridging gaps in mental healthcare access through education, research, and direct patient care​.