Department of Emergency Medicine
A word from our chair
"I lead the Department of Emergency Medicine at Carilion Clinic because I believe great patient care starts with great people. Our culture is built on compassion, curiosity, and a commitment to always getting better. Together, we care for our communities, educate the next generation of emergency clinicians, and advance the future of emergency medicine through cutting edge research. We put patients first, support one another without hesitation, and approach every day with the curiosity to ask how we can do better."
Rosemarie Fernandez, MD
Rosemarie Fernandez, MD
"Working at Carilion has been a great experience. The people I work with everyday have been supportive and welcoming since day one. I really enjoy the balance that I have working at different sites including opportunities at rural hospitals as well as academic centers working with students and residents. I love living in Roanoke too, it's a beautiful city and the people here are great. It's easy to get out and be active and a great place to raise a family."
Trent Parry, MD
Emergency Medicine
Trent Parry, MD
Emergency Medicine
"Carilion offers the rare opportunity to practice outstanding medicine, pursue meaningful research, and make a tangible difference in the community you call home. I have found an exceptionally supportive culture here, with colleagues and institutional partners who invest in one another’s success. I truly believe there is no better place to build a career or a life.
Our patients travel from across Southwest Virginia, sometimes considerable distances, to receive care here. It is an incredible privilege to serve this region and the communities of Central Appalachia alongside colleagues who are deeply committed to their patients, one another, and the mission of improving health throughout our region.
At Carilion, I have felt genuinely supported in building a career as both a physician and a scientist. The collaboration among Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech, and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute brings together extraordinary clinical, academic, and research resources; all united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of the patients and communities we serve."
Katherine D. Mayes, MD, PhD
Emergency Medicine
Our patients travel from across Southwest Virginia, sometimes considerable distances, to receive care here. It is an incredible privilege to serve this region and the communities of Central Appalachia alongside colleagues who are deeply committed to their patients, one another, and the mission of improving health throughout our region.
At Carilion, I have felt genuinely supported in building a career as both a physician and a scientist. The collaboration among Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech, and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute brings together extraordinary clinical, academic, and research resources; all united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of the patients and communities we serve."
Katherine D. Mayes, MD, PhD
Emergency Medicine