Our New Chief Physician Executive Has Arrived

Dr. Rawle “Tony” Seupaul has joined our organization as executive vice president and chief physician executive (the role formerly known as chief medical officer).

He comes to Carilion from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where he was the executive associate dean for Clinical Affairs and the Stanley E. Reed endowed professor and chair of Emergency Medicine in the College of Medicine. He has held numerous clinical and academic leadership posts at UAMS, including chief clinical officer for UAMS Health, director of the Emergency Medicine service line, chief of staff and chair of the Hospital Medical Board.

As our chief physician executive, Dr. Seupaul oversees our physician group. In this role, he is focused on expanding access to care for patients in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina, as well as advancing research and education.

Dr. Seupaul is nationally recognized for his expertise in evidence-based medicine (EBM) education and the application of science to health care. He is an elected member of the board of directors of the Association of Academic Chairs for Emergency Medicine (AACEM) and is a fellow of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM).

Dr. Seupaul graduated Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) from the Honors in Medical Education Program at Northwestern University in Chicago. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, where he also served as chief resident. He recently attained his master’s degree in health care delivery from Dartmouth College.

"While I've only recently moved to Roanoke, it already feels like home. Everyone has been extraordinarily welcoming," said Dr. Seupaul. "It is truly a privilege to help lead this world-class health care team."