The goal of palliative care is to provide relief from symptoms and stress of a serious illness. I take a holistic approach when treating my patients. When you treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win, no matter what the outcome.
Work and Credentials:
Primary Location
Position
Palliative Medicine
Board Certification
Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Capital Caring and the National Institute of Health (NIH)
Internship
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
Residency
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
Medical School
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
College
Iona College
Special Interests
Cancer pain management, neuropathy management
Dr. Siddiqui’s interest in palliative medicine began early in his career during his intership at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center. He then completed his fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at Capital Caring and the National Institute of Health. Following his education, Dr. Siddiqui then practiced for seven years as a medical director serving patients at home with hospice services as well as inpatient palliative care services at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Dr. Siddiqui is experienced in pain and symptom management, as well as helping patients and families coping with advanced illness and cancer. He also regularly teaches residents and medical students. He has been published in The Hospice Companion. His current focus is on improving quality of life for patients and families faced with serious illness.
In his free time, Dr. Siddiqui enjoys spending time with his wife and four daughters at the beach. He also enjoys watching sports and jogging. Dr. Siddiqui played college football at Iona College and was the captain of his high school football team.
