IntestinalDiverticulitis near Martinsville, VA

Care Philosophy: Our team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and staff is dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care at all locations of G.A.P. We value our relationships with our patients and referring physicians. We are committed to providing the highest quality and cost-effective healthcare to our community.

Biography: Dr. Carl Ray Rhoden, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Mount Airy, NC. He is 43 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Carl Ray Rhoden, MD is affiliated with Novant Winston-Salem NC.

Biography: Even in my early teens, I knew I wanted to be a physician. I was fascinated by anatomy, loved science and was precise at dissection. Surgery was definitely my calling. \n Being the child of first-generation immigrants meant several messages were ingrained in my siblings and me. Our parents expected us to work hard, finish what we started, push to succeed and never complain. \n I had a wonderful mentor during my residency who shared with me his surgical mantra: "Treat every patient like they are your mother." I took it to heart and adopted it as my mantra, too. I believe this wholeheartedly and continue to operate with this thought in mind. \n When it comes to robotic surgery, I was an early adopter. I have performed more than 1,500 robotic procedures. I even test other surgeons on their robotics skills once they have completed training. In my role as a robotic proctor, I travel the country and evaluate and "sign off" on surgeons who have completed robotics training. \n I have founded two bariatric centers and built them into established Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence (BSCOE). The BSCOE designation helps patients identify surgeons who provide the safest and most effective treatments. The robotic center in High Point I founded was awarded the first robotic epicenter in North Carolina by the Intuitive Surgical group in 2019. \n I'm a member of the American Board of Surgery and SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) and am a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. \n My hobbies include coaching and helping with my kids' travel sports, playing golf and tennis, cooking, painting and woodworking. I most enjoy traveling - and just hanging out - with my wife.

Care Philosophy: comprehensive acute and preventative health care from infancy through senior years.

Biography: Dr. Joshua Long, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in King, NC. He is 42 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Joshua Long, MD is affiliated with Novant Winston-Salem NC.

Biography: While an unforeseen surgical need is never wanted, Christopher Hunter, MD, is happy to be there for his patients should they have one. He chose to become a surgeon because it gave him the opportunity to help others. Dr. Hunter enjoys abdominal surgeries, but especially loves being able to help his patients during surgical emergencies. He is passionate about identifying patients' problems, fixing them and helping them feel better. Dr. Hunter is thrilled to have found a work home at Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates. Married with two young sons, Dr. Hunter stays busy outside of work spending time with his family being outdoors and exploring Winston-Salem together.