Carilion Appoints New Leaders
Christopher Cullom Named Chief Operating Officer.
Christopher Cullom, MSHA, MBA, FACHE, joined Carilion Clinic as chief operating officer, bringing nearly 20 years of executive leadership experience across nationally recognized academic health systems, integrated delivery networks and community-based organizations.
Most recently, Cullom served as chief operating officer for Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, part of Jefferson Health. He also held several leadership roles with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Tenet Healthcare, and University of Florida Health Jacksonville.
Cullom earned a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
As chief operating officer, Cullom will partner with teams across Carilion to advance the organization's mission while continuing to strengthen operational performance, access to care, and the experiences of patients and employees.
Dr. Jonathan Carmouche Appointed Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Jonathan Carmouche, MD, MBA, was appointed chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery for Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine after serving as interim chair since January.
Dr. Carmouche has practiced in Roanoke for more than 18 years and has held numerous leadership roles across the organization. His previous positions include vice chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, vice chair for research, section chief of Spine Surgery, Scoliosis, Pediatric Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, interim section chief of Orthopaedic Trauma, and chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Carmouche earned his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency and research fellowship at the University of Rochester. He completed a fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Scoliosis and Spine Surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center and later earned an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
In addition to his clinical leadership, Dr. Carmouche serves as professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.