IntestinalDiverticulitis near Tappahannock, VA

Care Philosophy: Becoming a surgeon is often a difficult path, but for me, I chose to become a surgeon because of the ability to help patients feel better. As a surgeon we can often have an immediate impact on having patients feel better. My philosophy of care is to take individualized approach to each patient. I believe the key to a good physician and patient relationship is both education and communication. I strive for both with each patient and success will often follow. Outside of work my family and I enjoy the beach and relaxing at home. Having three girls shopping, movies, and extracurricular activities take up a lot of our down time.

Biography: John "Jay" Kuemmerle, MD, AGAF, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with Advanced Gastroenterology Specialists in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Jay Kuemmerle earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the College of William and Mary and his Doctor of Medicine from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He moved to Richmond to continue his internal medicine residency and a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research fellowship in gastroenterology at the MCV campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Jay Kuemmerle has been awarded numerous research grants from NIH and has authored countless peer-reviewed journal publications and book chapters in the field of gastroenterology and internal medicine. Always interested in advancing the field of gastroenterology and providing stellar continuity of care, Dr. Jay Kuemmerle strives to diagnose and treat both the common and complex conditions of the digestive system gastroesophageal reflux, peptic ulcers, diarrhea, and GI bleeding. His clinical specialty is inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.Dr. Jay Kuemmerle is dedicated to developing strong patient relationships based on mutual understanding and clear communication.Along with his wife, their three children, and pandemic pup, Dr. Jay Kuemmerle enjoys coaching and spectating youth sports, traveling, and exploring Richmond's great food and cultural scene.

Biography: Dr. Joseph R. Murphy is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Dr. Murphy received his M.D. from the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University in 1983 and performed his internal medicine training from 1983 to 1986 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. After a three-year stint as an internal medicine specialist with the Army in Frankfurt, Germany, Dr. Murphy returned to Walter Reed for subspecialty training in gastroenterology from 1989 to 1991. He continued at Walter Reed as a staff gastroenterologist until 1993 when he entered private practice. Dr. Murphy is with the UM Charles Regional Medical Group and cares for patients at UM Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata and the hospital's new endoscopy center at the UM Charles Regional Medical Pavilion in Waldorf.

Biography: Dr. Lawrence Gooss, DO is a Family Practitioner who practices in Richmond, VA. He is 43 years old. Dr. Lawrence Gooss, DO is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.