Anesthesiology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of patients before, during and after surgery. Anesthesiologists have the important job of monitoring a patient's breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure during surgical procedures. These specialists also ensure patient safety and comfort, as well as direct pain relief during the recovery period.
There are multiple types of anesthesia. Our providers will talk with you and evaluate your health to decide which one is best for you.
General Anesthesia – This affects the entire body and the patient is medically asleep.
Regional Anesthesia – Only one area of the body is affected.
Sedative Anesthesia – The patient is deeply relaxed, but is able to respond to questions and physical stimulation.
Local Anesthesia – Only a small area of skin or tissue is numbed.
Office Locations
Sentara Anesthesiology Specialists has offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton. View our Locations and Directions page for addresses and hours of operation for each location.
Physicians
Sentara anesthesiologists are board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
At Sentara Bayside Hospital:
Christopher C. Caswell, M.D. Matthew P. Chow, M.D.
William E. Cress, M.D.
Keith B. Gustafson, M.D.
Robert E. Houston, M.D.
James S. Oleksa, M.D.
Russell A. Sauder, M.D.,M.B.A.
Leonid Stepanov, D.O.
G. Duff Whitaker, M.D.
At Sentara CarePlex Hospital:
Ali H. Baalbaki, M.D.
Lynn F. Dahl, D.O.
LaTaya A. Keene, M.D. Daniel F. Shea, Jr., M.D.
Eric L. Tweedie, M.D.
James I. Ullman, M.D.
Gary J. Waxman, M.D.
Stephen P. White, D.O.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Sentara nurse anesthetists are certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Mark Allen
Michael Biscan
Theresa Cousins
Brian Currie
Katherine Dean
Chad Driscoll
Kelly Elmhorst
Dave Gembel
Karen Gillikin
Danielle Goss
William Harper
Robert Johnson
Jeffrey Jones
Joanne McKee
David Shoemaker
Laura Smith
Tamara Tjepkema
David Von Rump
Eujeong Yoon