Christopher L. Baker, MD, FACEP
President

Dr. Chris Baker completed his medical education at the University of Virginia, which was followed by a residency in Emergency Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.  He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. 

He has been a member of PEP since 2002 and was elected its President in 2008.  He currently serves on the Peer Review Committee at Sentara CarePlex and is also the Operational Medical Director for the City of Hampton Emergency Medical Services.

Andrew B. Cole, MD, FACEP

Dr. Andy Cole received his medical degree from the Eastern Virginia School of Medicine and completed his residency there as well.  He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians.

He became a member of PEP in 1995 and was its President from 2002 to 2008.  He has actively served various medical staff responsibilities of Sentara CarePlex, such as Credentials Committee, Ethics Committee, and Medical Executive Committee.  Additionally, he has held leadership roles in the Virginia College of Emergency Physicians, to include President and Board Member.

Charles W. Erdman, MD, ABEM
Assistant Medical Director - CarePlex

Dr. Chuck Erdman completed medical school at USUHS (Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences) followed by a surgical internship at National Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.  He subsequently served 6 years with the U.S. Marine Corps as a general medical officer and diving medical officer.  His deployments included Norway, Turkey, Puerto Rico, and Alaska as well as a 6-month tour of duty in Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

Dr. Erdman completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in 2003 with 3 years as an attending physician afterward.  Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, he joined PEP in 2006 and became its Assistant Medical Director at Sentara CarePlex in 2008.

Robin B. Garelick, MD, FACEP
First Vice President

Dr. Robin Garelick received her medical degree from the Eastern Virginia School of Medicine and subsequently completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida.  She is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians.

She joined PEP in 2002 and is currently the Forensic Medical Director at Sentara CarePlex.  In addition, she serves on the Critical Care Committee as the Emergency Department Representative for the Society of Critical Care Medicine Surviving Sepsis Campaign for Sentara CarePlex and Sentara Port Warwick.  Further, her support of mentorship programs in high schools on the Peninsula continues through active participation.

Jason T. Garrison, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Dr. Jason Garrison earned his medical degree at the Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine.  He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a fellow in both the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Emergency Medicine.

He became a member of PEP in 2002 – having previously worked in the Emergency Departments of Sentara Bayside Hospital in Virginia Beach, Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, and Charity Hospital in New Orleans – and actively serves on the Performance Improvement Committee of Sentara CarePlex.  He has extensive experience with and is a Consultant in Hyperbaric Medicine at Sentara Port Warwick.  Additionally, he is the Operational Medical Director for both the Poquoson Fire Department and the Carrollton Fire Department.

Paul V. Gibney, MD, FACEP

Dr. Paul Gibney earned his medical degree at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.  He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati, where he was subsequently an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine.  He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians. 

He joined PEP in 2002 and has served as Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Sentara CarePlex and Sentara Port Warwick.  Currently, he is active on the Medical Executive Committee and as Hospital-Based Services Chief at Sentara CarePlex.

Dr. Jim Hecht earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, then completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the Eastern Virginia School of Medicine.  He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

Although he joined PEP in 2006, he has been practicing Emergency Medicine on the Peninsula – at Mary Immaculate Hospital – since 1984 and was Medical Director of its Emergency Department several times.  Also, he has served as Operational Medical Director of the Peninsula EMS Region as well as the Abingdon Volunteer Rescue Squad.

William M. Hunter, MD, FACEP

Dr. Bill Hunter received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati, then completed his first two years of residency in Internal Medicine at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.  He served two years with the U.S. Army Medical Corps before returning to complete the final year of residency. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine as well as the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians.

He has been practicing Emergency Medicine with PEP since 1975.  He has served as the Chairman of the Emergency Departments at both Sentara Hampton General Hospital and Mary Immaculate Hospital.

Jeffrey D. Johnson, MD, FACEP

Dr. Jeff Johnson earned his medical degree at the Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at Christiana Care Medical Center in Delaware.  He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and a fellow in the American College of Emergency Medicine.

He joined PEP in 2005 and is currently serving on the STEMI committee at Sentara CarePlex.

Dr. Les Levin received his medical education at the Eastern Virginia Medical School, which was followed by a residency in Emergency Medicine at Orlando Regional Medical Center. He is certified through the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

He joined PEP in 2006.

John E. Lewis, Jr., MD, ABEM

Dr. John Lewis received his medical education from the Howard University College of Medicine and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.  He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

He became a member of PEP in 2004.  He has been an Instructor of Anatomy and Physiology at Hampton University and Thomas Nelson Community College – and maintains professional interest in emergency ultrasonography, medical education, and physician wellness.

Geofrey D. Nochimson, MD, FACEP
Medical Director

Dr. Geoff Nochimson earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.  He completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida in Jacksonville. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians.

He became a member of PEP in 1992 and currently serves on the Peer Review Committee of Sentara CarePlex.  In addition, he is the Medical Director for the Emergency Department at Sentara CarePlex and Sentara Port Warwick.

Jeremiah K. O’Shea, MD, FACEP

Dr. Jake O’Shea earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia and completed an affiliated residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh.  He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a Fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Since joining PEP in 2004, he has become actively involved in medical informatics as an eCare Health Network Physician Advisor at Sentara Healthcare and is the Chair of the Physician I.T. Steering Committee at Sentara CarePlex.  He is currently serving a 3-year term on the Board of Directors of the Virginia College of Emergency Physicians.

Paul D. Osborne, MD, FACEP

Dr. Paul Osborne graduated from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed a year of residency at the Orlando Regional Medical Center.  Upon 3 years’ experience as a General Medical Officer with the U.S. Navy, he returned to finish his residency in Emergency Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School.  He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians.

He has been a member of PEP since 1992.  He has served as Chairman of the Emergency Department at Sentara Hampton General Hospital and is a Consultant in Hyperbaric Medicine at Sentara Port Warwick.

Michael W. Potter, MD, FACEP

Dr. Mike Potter completed his medical degree and residency in Emergency Medicine at the Eastern Virginia Medical School.  He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians.

He became a member of PEP in 1997.  At Sentara CarePlex, he has actively served on the Performance Improvement Committee and currently chairs the Credentials Committee.  At the Virginia College of Emergency Physicians, his service on numerous committees features Chair of the Health Finance and Reimbursement Committee and two 3-year terms on the Board of Directors which included two years as Treasurer.

Stephen M. Quinn, MD, FACEP
Assistant Medical Director - Port Warwick

Dr. Steve Quinn graduated from the Medical College of Virginia, then completed an affiliated residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh.  He maintains a strong professional interest in Emergency Medical Services per several years’ experience as a paramedic prior to medical school.  He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

He joined PEP in 2004 and became its Assistant Medical Director at Sentara Port Warwick in 2008.

Dr. Chris Register obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri.  His residency at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in North Carolina was followed by a fellowship at that facility in Critical Care Air Medical Transport with EastCare Air Ambulance Service.  He is certified through the American Board of Emergency Medicine. 

He joined PEP in 2006.

Gilbert F. Schmidt, Jr., MD, JD, FACEP

Dr. Gil Schmidt earned his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, then began his post-graduate education at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Internal Medicine.  He served with the U.S. Navy for 5 years and was awarded the Commendation Medal for his work in Emergency Medicine.  He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians.  Additionally, he earned his law degree at The College of William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law, is certified by the American College of Legal Medicine, and is a fellow in the American College of Legal Medicine.

He became a member of PEP in 1984, was President for many years, and the previous Medical Director. At Sentara CarePlex, he has been the Chairman of the Emergency Department, Medical Staff President, and Medical Affairs Vice President, and currently chairs the Performance Improvement and Peer Review Committees.  Also, he has served as President of the Virginia College of Emergency Physicians.

Dr. Steve Sigrist obtained his medical degree at the Ohio State University School of Medicine and attended his residency at Wright State University School of Medicine.  He most recently served as Medical Director for Licking Memorial Hospital in Ohio. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. 

He joined PEP in 2006.

Joshua R. Smith, MD, ABEM

Dr. Josh Smith earned his medical degree at the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida.  He is currently in the process of becoming certified through the American Board of Emergency Medicine. 

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