Quick Info
| Profession | Doctor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Shegaon, Maharashtra |
Latest News about Dr. Ravindra Kolhe
01/06/2025
Dr. Ravindra Kolhe was officially named the Chair of the Department of Pathology at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), Augusta University, effective June 1, 2025. He had served as the interim chair since July 2022, leading the department through significant growth in research and clinical services.
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Bio/Wiki
| Dr. Ravindra Kolhe is an Indian doctor, molecular and genetic pathologist, and social activist known for his work in the tribal regions of Melghat, Maharashtra. He is widely recognized as the 'Rs. 2 Doctor' for charging minimal fees to serve impoverished communities. He and his wife, Dr. Smita Kolhe, were awarded the Padma Shri in 2019 for their contributions to public health and social welfare. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
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Personal Life
| Dr. Kolhe lives a simple life dedicated to serving tribal communities. He and his wife Dr. Smita Kolhe share a deep commitment to social activism and public health improvement in remote areas of Maharashtra. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/01/1989 |
Family
| Father | Deorao Kolhe (Railway Worker) |
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| Mother | Name |
| Spouse | Dr Smita Kolhe (Doctor, Ayurveda and Homeopathy specialist) |
| Children | He has two sons. |
Career
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Padma Shri in 2019 |
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| Current Position | Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology at Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University; Director, Georgia Esoteric and Molecular Laboratory; Associate Dean for Translational Research; Associate Cancer Center Director for Genomics |
| Key Milestones | Postdoctoral fellow at Georgia Cancer Center (2007); Completed residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at MCG and Wellstar MCG Health (2012); Joined MCG faculty (2012); Served as interim chair of the Department of Pathology since July 2022; Named chair of the Department of Pathology effective June 1 |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravindrakolhe |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ravindra Kolhe is a doctor and Indian social activist in Bairagarh, Melghat. | |
| 2. He earned his MBBS from Nagpur Medical College in 1985. | |
| 3. Kolhe was the first doctor in his family. | |
| 4. Inspired by Gandhi and Bhave, he chose remote medical work. | |
| 5. Bairagarh was 40kms away with no medical aid. | |
| 6. Kolhe trained in Mumbai before starting in Melghat. | |
| 7. He charged patients Rs. 1 due to their financial constraints. | |
| 8. Kolhe focused on malnutrition in Melghat for his MD thesis. | |
| 9. In 1989, he married Dr. Smita, who shared his simple life values. | |
| 10. Kolhe reduced infant mortality significantly in Bairagarh. | |
| 11. He learned animal anatomy and agriculture to aid villagers. | |
| 12. The couple developed fungus-resistant seeds and promoted modern farming. | |
| 13. In 2019, they were honored with the Padma Shri award. | |
| 14. Dr. Ravindra and Dr. Smita Kolhe appeared on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' in 2020. | |
| 15. He earned his MBBS from Government Medical College, Nagpur in 1985. | |
| 16. He earned his MD from Government Medical College, Nagpur in 1987. | |
| 17. Kolhe reduced infant mortality from 200 per 1000 to 40 in Bairagarh. | |
| 18. He reduced pre-school mortality from 400 per 1000 to 100. | |
| 19. He is a molecular and genetic pathologist specializing in diagnostic medicine. | |
| 20. He is a CLIA Laboratory Director involved in validating cutting-edge diagnostic platforms. | |
| 21. He collaborates with industry partners and platform manufacturers to develop new pathology instruments. | |
| 22. He is actively involved in medical and graduate education and translational pathology research. | |
| 23. He served as interim chair of the Department of Pathology at Medical College of Georgia. | |
| 24. He is Associate Dean for Translational Research at Medical College of Georgia. | |
| 25. He is Associate Director for Genomics at Georgia Cancer Center. | |
| 26. He holds the E.R. Pund, M.D. Distinguished Chair in Pathology. |