IntestinalDiverticulitis near Chester, VA

Care Philosophy: Every patient for whom I care, if even for a short time, puts their faith and trust in me. It is my responsibility to be worthy and respectful of that trust.

Care Philosophy: Our mission is to maintain and improve the health of people in our community through the highest quality care for all. RGA is committed to service excellence as it offers gastroenterological care across our community. We work collaboratively with our referring partners, staff and vendors to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care.

Biography: Dr. Mohammad Siddiqui, DO is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Mechanicsville, VA. He is 40 years old. Dr. Mohammad Siddiqui, DO is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Our mission is to maintain and improve the health of people in our community through the highest quality care for all. RGA is committed to service excellence as it offers gastroenterological care across our community. We work collaboratively with our referring partners, staff and vendors to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care.

Biography: Vilok Vijayanagar, DO, is a general surgeon specializing in robotic and minimally invasive surgery at TriCities Surgical Associates in Colonial Heights, Virginia. He holds surgical privileges at TriCities Hospital and additional privileges at Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospitals. Dr. Vijayanagar is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and fulfilled his general surgery residency with Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital located in Detroit, MI. After residency, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Vijayanagar also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he graduated with highest honors.His interests are in all aspects of general surgery including: gastrointestinal, hernia, oncological, breast and soft tissue surgery with a predominantly minimally invasive focus. He is also well versed in both upper and lower endoscopy. Dr. Vijayanagar enjoys spending time with his wife and family and loves to travel. He is an avid automotive enthusiast and enjoys spending time at local car meets.

Care Philosophy: Our mission is to maintain and improve the health of people in our community through the highest quality care for all. RGA is committed to service excellence as it offers gastroenterological care across our community. We work collaboratively with our referring partners, staff and vendors to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care.

Biography: Ralph Layman, MD, FACS, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon with Richmond Surgical Associates and serves as the director of Trauma Surgery and Kidney Transplant at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Layman earned his medical degree at The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. From there, Dr. Layman completed his internship and residency training in General Surgery at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, where he served as chief resident his senior year and spent year as a research fellow in immunology. While in residency he also trained abroad, at the University of Limerick, completing a colorectal fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland. He then completed his abdominal organ transplant and hepatobiliary fellowship at The University of Pittsburgh's Starzl Transplant Institute. He received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Biology and Chemistry from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.Dr. Layman is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Society of Transplant Surgery. Dr. Layman is a Colonel in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps. In more than 20 years of military service as a trauma surgeon, he has completed multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Eastern Europe. Dr. Layman brings with him more than two decades of experience and expertise. He specializes in trauma care, general surgery, transplant surgery, and vascular surgery. He has a keen interest in hepatobiliary oncology and minimally invasive robotic surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Society of Vascular Ultrasound, Western Trauma Association, Eastern Association of Surgical Trauma and Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.Outside of work, Dr. Layman would likely be found walking or riding his bicycle around the Fan. Dr. Layman enjoys spending time with his family and friends enjoying many of his favorite local hangouts in Richmond and walking his dogs

Care Philosophy: Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc. is a group of 15 Board Certified Gastroenterologists committed to providing State of the Art, individualized, ethical and compassionate care for our patients. We have more than one hundred and fifty years of combined experience. We treat the entire spectrum of gastrointestinal and liver diseases including gastrointestinal bleeding, biliary tract disease, inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease, GI motility disorders, pancreatic disease, and cancers.

Biography: Dr. Christa McQuate, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in North Chesterfield, VA. She is 41 years old and has been practicing for 41 years. Dr. Christa McQuate, MD is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Our mission is to maintain and improve the health of people in our community through the highest quality care for all. RGA is committed to service excellence as it offers gastroenterological care across our community. We work collaboratively with our referring partners, staff and vendors to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care.

Biography: Dr. Christine Bouchard, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in North Chesterfield, VA. She is 48 years old and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Christine Bouchard, MD is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.