Anesthesiology Residency
Clinical Faculty
John F. Camp, Jr., MD
Education
Doctor of Medicine — Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Science, Biology — Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
Postgraduate & Specialty Training
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Anesthesiology — Texas Heart Institute / Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX
Anesthesiology Residency — Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Anesthesiology Transitional Internship — Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Board Certifications
National Board of Echocardiography - Advanced Perioperative TEE
American Board of Anesthesiology – Pediatric Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology – Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology - Diplomate
Background
Dr. John F. Camp, Jr. is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and is an accomplished pediatric and cardiovascular anesthesiologist with extensive experience spanning academic, community, and large health‑system settings. Within Carilion Clinic, Dr. Camp has held multiple leadership positions, including Section Chief for Pediatric Anesthesiology, Chief and Vice Chief of the Department of Anesthesia, and Treasurer for the Organized Medical Staff at Carilion Medical Center. Dr. Camp’s clinical expertise includes pediatric anesthesiology, adult and congenital cardiac anesthesia, and advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography.
He maintains active membership in the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society, and the Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists. Outside of the hospital, he likes spending time with family and reading.
Julie Joseph, MD, FASA
Education
Doctor of Medicine — University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Medical Studies — University of Toronto School of Medicine, Toronto, Canada
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences — McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Postgraduate & Specialty Training
Anesthesiology Residency — University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology - Diplomate
Background
Dr. Julie Joseph is a board-certified anesthesiologist and Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, serving as an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Her leadership experience includes serving as Chief and Vice Chief of the Department of Anesthesia for the Organized Medical Staff at Carilion Medical Center. Dr. Joseph is Section Chief for Obstetric Anesthesiology and contributes broadly to Carilion Clinic committees, including roles on the OB Hemorrhage Committee, Women’s Clinical Practice Committee, Surgical Services Quality Council, and ERAS Reboot Committee. Her academic contributions include peer‑reviewed publications covering topics such as anesthetic management in thoracic surgery, airway management challenges, neonatal perioperative care, and randomized clinical trials evaluating anesthetic techniques. She has academic interests in perioperative outcomes and airway management.
Dr. Joseph participates in medical mission work, including a 2023 trip to Honduras. She maintains active membership in the American Society of Anesthesiologists and Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists. In her spare time, she likes to watch her daughters play basketball, hike, work out, and entrepreneurship.
Ali Kazemi, MD
Education
Doctor of Medicine — University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
Bachelor of Science, Biology — George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Postgraduate & Specialty Training
Fellowship in Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine — University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Anesthesiology Residency — University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
General Surgery Residency (2 years) — University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology - Diplomate
Background
Dr. Kazemi is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and serves as the Section Chief for Regional Anesthesiology. Dr. Kazemi is actively involved in clinical research and currently serves as Director of Clinical Research for the Department. His collaborative projects span orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, general surgery, and perioperative care optimization. He has authored peer‑reviewed publications in areas including regional anesthesia, simulated training, cognitive load in clinical settings, and perioperative pain management. He is also engaged in global health and medical service through annual mission work in the Dominican Republic.
Dr. Kazemi maintains active involvement in professional societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists, where he serves as Regional Director for Southwest Virginia, and has represented Virginia in the American Society of Anesthesiologists House of Delegates. In his spare time, he likes to hike, cycle, meditate and read Persian poetry, history, and philosophy.
Terry Langfitt, MD
Education
Doctor of Medicine — Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA
Bachelor of Science, Biology — Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Postgraduate & Specialty Training
Anesthesiology Residency — Emory University, Atlanta, GA
General Surgery Internship — Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA
Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology - Diplomate
Background
Dr. Terry Langfitt is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and is the Section Chief for Peri-operative Services. His clinical practice spans high-acuity perioperative care across vascular, pediatric, orthopedic, obstetric, and trauma anesthesiology. His professional interests include regional anesthesia, workflow optimization, and multimodal analgesia. His contributions include developing streamlined preoperative testing guidelines, new nursing protocols, and improved perioperative workflow and postoperative care processes. His academic work includes publications and presentations on perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis optimization, penicillin allergy compliance, and trauma case management
He maintains membership in the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and the Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists. In his spare time, Dr. Langfitt likes to ski, participate in off-road adventures with his Jeep, play video games, practice football with his son, smoke meats and do woodworking.
Joseph Leech, DO
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine — Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Science, Biology — Roanoke College, Salem, VA
Postgraduate & Specialty Training
Fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology — University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MI
Anesthesiology Residency — University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MI
Internship — University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MI
Board Certifications
National Board of Echocardiography - Advanced Perioperative TEE
American Board of Anesthesiology - Diplomate
Background
Dr. Leech is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and is the Section Chief for Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology. He is a fellowship‑trained adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist whose clinical expertise includes advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography, structural heart anesthesia, ECMO management, and the perioperative care of high‑acuity cardiac surgical patients.
His academic focus includes perioperative echocardiography, opioid‑sparing anesthesia protocols, enhanced recovery after major abdominal and cardiothoracic surgery, and advanced airway management. His research and scholarly work include peer‑reviewed publications and presentations covering topics such as ECMO, LVAD management, pulmonary embolism, cardiac echo considerations, and complex perioperative cases.
Dr. Leech maintains active memberships in professional societies including the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists, American Medical Association, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists. In his spare time, Dr. Leech likes to spend time with his family, play basketball, golf, and lift weights.
Zackary Schwamb, DO
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine — Kansas City University, Joplin, MO
Bachelor of Science, Biology — Gordon College, Wenham, MA
Postgraduate & Specialty Training
Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Residency — University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Internship — University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology – Diplomate
National Board of Echocardiography – Basic PTEeXAM (Testamur)
Background
Dr. Schwamb is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and is the Director of the Anesthesia “Boot Camp” rotation. Dr. Schwamb brings subspecialty expertise in pediatric and neonatal anesthesia. He has a background in Compliance - regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, and practice standards.
His academic role includes teaching on topics such as airway management, anesthetic principles, and procedural skills. Dr. Schwamb is deeply involved in the Anesthesiology Students’ Interest Group for all regional medical schools, where he supports student mentorship, career development, and educational engagement for learners interested in anesthesiology. Scholarly work includes case reports and presentations spanning pediatric anesthesia, perioperative safety, anesthetic preconditioning, and genomic responses to isoflurane exposure.
He maintains active memberships in the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists, American Medical Association, and American Osteopathic Association. Outside of clinical practice, he enjoys reading, playing mandolin, guitar, and bass, spending time outdoors, and engaging in family activities.
Christine Sherman, MD
Education
Doctor of Medicine — University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Bachelor of Science, Biology — Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA
Postgraduate & Specialty Training
Anesthesiology Residency — UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Internship, Medicine, and Pediatrics — UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology – Diplomate
Background
Dr. Sherman is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and is the Director of the Anesthesiology Medical Student Clerkship. Dr. Sherman has an extensive history of educational leadership - strengthening student engagement and clinical readiness. As clerkship director, she teaches across multiple clerkship blocks and rotations including preceptorships, clinical instruction, and advanced anesthesia coursework.
She is a long‑standing advisor to the Anesthesia Students’ Interest Groups for all regional medical schools, where she supports student mentorship, career development, and educational engagement for learners interested in anesthesiology. Dr. Sherman is recognized for her commitment to medical education, mentorship of future physicians, and leadership in clerkship curriculum development.
Her professional society memberships include the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the Medical Society of Virginia, and the Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists. Outside of medicine, she enjoys staying connected with her three adult children, cheering for Navy sports, and traveling with expert attention to maximizing rewards programs.
Michael Thompson, DO
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine — Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
Master of Science in Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Program — The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Industrial Engineering — University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Postgraduate & Specialty Training
Anesthesiology Residency — University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Internship / Clinical Base Year — University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Board Certifications
National Board of Echocardiography – Basic PTEeXAM (Testamur)
American Board of Anesthesiology – Diplomate
Background
Dr. Thompson is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and is the Section Chief for Trauma Anesthesiology. He is the Vice-Chief for the Department of Anesthesia for the Organized Medical Staff at Carilion Medical Center.
Before entering medicine, Dr. Thompson earned a degree in industrial engineering and served as a United States Army Officer. His initial clinical experience was gained as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant. His broad background in trauma management, high‑acuity clinical care, regional anesthesia, and medical education enriches his clinical practice. He continues to advance his perioperative ultrasound expertise with ongoing work towards the American Society of Anesthesiologists point of care ultrasound certification. Dr. Thompson remains committed to professional growth with scholarly activity which includes presentations on malignant hyperthermia recognition, trauma case management, cardiopulmonary pathology, and subdural catheter complications. He is deeply involved in the Anesthesiology Students’ Interest Groups for all regional medical schools, where he supports student mentorship, career development, and educational engagement for learners interested in anesthesiology.
Dr. Thompson’s professional memberships include the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Osteopathic Association, and Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, skiing, hiking and is an avid cyclist.
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