Our Medical Leadership Team
Faculty with diverse training experiences and clinical expertise lead our department. Strong departmental leadership defines the reason for our success.

Patricia J. Sime, MD, FRCP
Department Chair

Patricia J. Sime, MD, FRCP
Department Chair
Internal Medicine
Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
Phone: (804) 828-5565
Email: patricia.sime@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
BOX 980663
1101 East Marshall Street
Sanger Hall 1-030
Richmond, VA 23298

Todd Gehr, MD
Department Vice - Chair

Todd Gehr, MD
Department Vice - Chair
Internal Medicine
Chair, Division of Nephrology
Email: todd.gehr@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
BOX 980160
Richmond, VA 23298

J. Christian Barrett, MD
Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs

J. Christian Barrett, MD
Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs
Internal Medicine
Division of Hematology, Oncology & Palliative Care
Phone: (804) 828-9723
Email: john.barrett@vcuhealth.org

Hem Bhardwaj, MD
Associate Chair for Clinical Operations

Hem Bhardwaj, MD
Associate Chair for Clinical Operations
Internal Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Email: hem.bhardwaj@vcuhealth.org

Stephen Biederman, MD
Associate Chair for Quality and Safety

Stephen Biederman, MD
Associate Chair for Quality and Safety
Internal Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine

Zachary M. Gertz, MD, MBE
Associate Chair for Outpatient Operations

Zachary M. Gertz, MD, MBE
Associate Chair for Outpatient Operations
Internal Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Phone: (804) 828-0325
Email: zachary.gertz@vcuhealth.org

Fadi N. Salloum, PhD, FAHA
Associate Chair for Research

Fadi N. Salloum, PhD, FAHA
Associate Chair for Research
Internal Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Phone: (804) 827-2340
Email: fadi.salloum@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
Box 980204
Richmond, VA 23298

Curtis Sessler, MD, FCCP, FCCM
Associate Chair for Faculty Development

Curtis Sessler, MD, FCCP, FCCM
Associate Chair for Faculty Development
Internal Medicine
Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
Phone: (804) 828-9071
Email: curtis.sessler@vcuhealth.org

Richard Sterling, MD, MSc, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD
Assistant Chair for Research

Richard Sterling, MD, MSc, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD
Assistant Chair for Research
Internal Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Phone: (804) 828-4060
Our Administrative Team
The Department of Internal Medicine Administrative Team.

Chris Liekweg, MBA, CMPE
Senior Administrator, Finance and Administration

Chris Liekweg, MBA, CMPE
Senior Administrator, Finance and Administration
Internal Medicine
Phone: (804) 828- 6227
Email: christopher.liekweg@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
Box 980663
1101 East Marshall Street
Sanger Hall 1-030
Richmond, VA 23298

Zenobia Dabney, BA, MSHRM
Associate Administrator

Zenobia Dabney, BA, MSHRM
Associate Administrator
Internal Medicine
Divisions: General Internal Medicine; Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Phone: (804) 628-9613
Fax: (804) 628-7104
Email: zenobia.dabney@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
Box 980102
Richmond, VA 23298

Clare Greene, MBA, FACHE
Associate Administrator

Clare Greene, MBA, FACHE
Associate Administrator
Internal Medicine
Division: Cardiology
Phone: (804) 828-8898
Fax: (804) 828-8321
Email: clare.greene@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
Box 980036
Richmond, VA 23298

Brooke Hayes
Associate Administrator

Brooke Hayes
Associate Administrator
Department of Internal Medicine
Division: Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Phone: (804) 828-9173
Email: brooke.hayes@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
West Hospital, 14Fl, West Wing

Brent Kimball, RN, MHA, FACHE
Associate Administrator

Brent Kimball, RN, MHA, FACHE
Associate Administrator
Internal Medicine
Division: Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
Phone: (804) 828-7788
Email: brent.kimball@vcuhealth.org

Amanda Marth, MHA
Associate Administrator

Amanda Marth, MHA
Associate Administrator
Internal Medicine
Division: Hospital Medicine
Phone: (804) 628-3624
Fax: (804) 628-7104
Email: amanda.marth@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
Box 980102
Richmond, VA 23298

Rebecca Mullin, MHA
Associate Administrator

Rebecca Mullin, MHA
Associate Administrator
Internal Medicine
Divisions: Infectious Diseases and Nephrology
Phone: (804) 828-6866
Email: rebecca.vokes@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
BOX 980663
Richmond, VA 23298

Jerry Riggins
Associate Administrator

Jerry Riggins
Associate Administrator
Internal Medicine
Division: Hematology, Oncology, & Palliative Care
Phone: (804) 828-9643
Fax: (804) 828-8079
Email: jerry.riggins@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
Box 980070
Richmond, VA 23298

Shannon Sekerak, MPA
Associate Administrator

Shannon Sekerak, MPA
Associate Administrator
Internal Medicine
Divisions: Rheumatology, Allergy, & Immunology
Phone: (804) 828-6956
Fax: (804) 828-2578
Email: shannon.sekerak@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
Box 980050
Richmond, VA 23298

Wendy Walker
Associate Administrator

Wendy Walker
Associate Administrator
Internal Medicine
Divisions: Geriatric Medicine
Phone: (804) 628-9942
Fax: (804) 628-3095
Email: wendy.walker@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
Box 980055
Richmond, VA 23298

Jason Blake
Web Content Administrator

Jason Blake
Web Content Administrator
Internal Medicine
Email: jason.blake@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
Sanger Hall Suite1-030
1101 East Marshall Street
Box 980663
Richmond, VA 23298