Rishika Kaundal, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
University of Virginia

Medical Education:
VCU School of Medicine

Hometown:
Born in Queens, New York and raised in Alexandria, VA

Personal:
I’m a foodie and enjoy both cooking at home and eating out at all the wonderful restaurants in Richmond. When I’m not at work, I like to go to hot yoga or the gym. I also enjoy watching football (GO GIANTS!), dancing, and traveling.

Janice Soliven, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
University of Virginia

Medical Education:
Univ of East/Ramon Magsaysay Mem Med Ctr, Philippines

Hometown:
Williamsburg, VA

Personal:
Enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, music, dance, and good food. I can speak conversational Spanish and Tagalog. I am married, and I love spending time with my husband and our families.

Jessica Tsikalas, D.O.

Undergraduate Education:
University of Pittsburgh

Medical Education:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown:
Ebensburg, PA

Personal:
I love to be outside- especially hiking, camping, fishing, biking, playing soccer, and relaxing at the beach.

Jitesh Umarvadia, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)

Medical Education:
AUC School of Medicine

Hometown:
North Wales, PA (outside of Philadelphia)

Personal:
I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, trying new foods, history, and traveling. I love current events and watching movies, both Hollywood and Bollywood. I’m a die-hard Philadelphia and Penn State sports fan. We Are…Penn State!

Nguyen Ngtam, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
University of CA, Irvine

Medical Education:
AUC School of Medicine

Hometown:
San Diego, CA

Personal:
Reading, traveling, aquarium, History. I also speak Vietnamese.

Danish Riaz, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
Dow Medical College

Medical Education:
Dow University of Health Sciences

Hometown:
Edison, New Jersey

Personal:
Enjoy traveling, reading, watching movies and playing basketball.

Jon Avula, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
University of Virginia…Wahoowa!

Medical Education:
VCU School of Medicine

Hometown:
Springfield, VA

Personal:
Despite recently tearing my ACL, I love playing sports…basketball, football, running, etc. I am also a big fan of eating good food, traveling, and medical missions. I spend as much time as I can with my wife (who is a medical student).

Kara Foster-Weiss, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
Virginia Commonwealth University

Medical Education:
Windsor University, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Hometown:
Richmond, VA

Personal:
I enjoy reading, working in the garden, water activities and taking care of my two spoiled shih-tzus.

Kim Ball, M.D.

Assistant Chief Resident

Undergraduate Education:
Virginia Commonwealth University

Medical Education:
VCU School of Medicine

Hometown:
Colonial Heights, VA

Personal:
I am married with two children. I enjoy traveling, movies and ancient history.

Asif Siddiq, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
Cal Poly Pomona University

Medical Education:
Baqai Medical University

Hometown:
Los Angeles

Personal:
I enjoy basketball, reading, astronomy, news & politics, and traveling.

Christa McQuate, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
Virginia Tech

Medical Education:
VCU School of Medicine

Hometown:
Rockville, VA

Personal:
I love to cook healthy meals at home with my husband and spend time outdoors especially at the James River.

Shweta Majhi, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
Delhi, India

Medical Education:
Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India

Hometown:
Orissa, India

Personal:
I am a family oriented person and like spending time with my family. I love cooking and in my spare time I experiment with several new dishes. I am also trained in Indian Classical Dance.

Ashely Branch, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
Bluefield College

Medical Education:
VCU School of Medicine

Hometown:
South Boston, Virginia

Hobbies:
I love being active in my local church (Grace Community Baptist), cooking, and spending time with my wonderful husband & our families. I also love Fall and football season.

Asena Madison, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
Washington University in St. Louis

Medical Education:
VCU School of Medicine

Hometown:
St. Louis, MO

Personal:
I enjoy outdoor activities and playing all sports, especially volleyball (#1) and basketball. My other hobbies and interest include eating good food, cooking, youth ministry, mission work and international traveling. I’m proficient in Spanish. I’m a super aunt, I have 18 beautiful nieces and nephews.

Rachel Monroe, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
Washington and Lee University

Medical Education:
VCU School of Medicine

Hometown:
Richmond, VA

Personal:
I enjoy watching movies with my husband, playing with our dog, hanging out with family and friends, reading novels, and baking. In my free time I love to watch my sister play softball and cheer for the Michigan Wolverines. Go BLUE!

Anh Nguyen, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
(UCR) University of California Riverside

Medical Education:
Saba

Hometown:
San Diego, CA

Hobbies include:
I enjoy rock climbing, diving, reading, history, art history, comedy, food, wine, and traveling (I speak Vietnamese).

Prarthana Gaddam, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
University Of Maryland

Medical Education:
Saba University School of Medicine

Hometown:
Baltimore, MD

Personal:
Enjoys traveling, reading, shopping and movies.

Terry Le, D.O.

Undergraduate Education:
University of California at Berkeley

Medical Education:
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown:
North Carolina

Personal: I love history, traveling and being outside.

Sophia Khan, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
Karachi, Pakistan

Medical Education:
Baqai Medical University, Karachi

Hometown:
Karachi, Pakistan

Personal:
I enjoy spending time with my husband and my hilarious 2 yr old boy. I play plenty of tennis, enjoy horse back riding and have been formally trained in Indian Classical Dance since age 12. I am lucky to persue my life long hobbies and my work here in Richmond, even though it’s quite a juggle.

Amy Marshall, M.D.

Undergraduate Education:
Virginia Commonwealth University

Medical Education:
VCU School of Medicine

Hometown:
Midlothian, VA

Personal:
Avid soccer player and runner, although my knees don’t really like me doing either. Also enjoy traveling, cooking, and reading. Married.

Kim Barkley, M.D.

Chief Resident

Undergraduate Education:
Virginia Commonwealth University

Medical Education:
VCU School of Medicine

Hometown:
Chesterfield, VA

Personal:
Enjoys spending time with family.