Staff & Practitioners
Administration & Staff
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Part-Time Practitioners
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David Livingston, MD
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Anne Howland, Physician Assistant
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Theresa Buchanan, Nurse Practitioner
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Steve Wilson, Physician Assistant
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Richard J. Ferraro, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Students Affairs
Dr. Rick Ferraro has
28 years of experience in higher education, having served both
as an academic and student-affairs administrator. Though he took
classes in higher education administration, he earned his Ph.D.
in Renaissance history. He has taught courses related to
historical and student-life subjects at several universities.
As a Dean of Students, and then as an Asst. Vice President, he
has supervised student health and counseling centers both at
private and public universities.
He took his undergraduate degree in History and Government, with
distinction, at Cornell University. His Masters and Ph.D. were
completed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and he carried
additional graduate courses at The Johns Hopkins University. He
was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to Italy; and he was a
recipient of the Prix de Rome prize of the American Academy of
Rome.
He has worked as an academic or student affairs dean at Emory
University, the College of William and Mary, Columbia
University, and Bucknell University, before commencing his
duties at Virginia Tech in January of 2007. However, he has
older ties with this university, as his son, brother-in-law, and
father-in-law all studied at Virginia Tech.
At Virginia Tech he supervises the Schiffert Health Center, the
Cook Counseling Center, Recreation Sports, the Office of
Services for Students with Disabilities, Alcohol Abuse
Prevention Center, and Health Education.
As a first-generation college student, who found his life
transformed by his undergraduate and graduate experiences at
great land-grant universities, he is committed to enhancing the
academic and student life experiences for students of all ages
at Virginia Tech.
Kanitta Charoensiri, D.O., M.B.A., Director
Dr. Kanitta Charoensiri serves as Director of the Schiffert Health Center at Virginia Tech. She earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Long Beach Memorial Hospital-Clinical Affiliate of Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Long Beach, NY. She is Board Certified in Family Practice and holds medical licenses in VA, PA and NY. She holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business.
Dr. Charoensiri comes to Virginia Tech from the University of
Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she served as
Medical Director for Student Health Services. She is also an
Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at the Virginia College
of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Charoensiri currently serves as a member
of the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board and is a
surveyor for the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health
Centers.
Her professional affiliations include the American Osteopathic Association, the American College Health Association and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Centers.
Noelle Bissell, MD, Medical Director
Rhonda Mitcham, CPA, Associate Director for Finance & Administration
BBA, Radford University
Virginia Tech Foundation, Virginia Tech Capital Assets and
Financial Management
Interests: family, softball, Girl Scout Leader, Cheerleading
Coach
Laurie Jennifer Schmidt Fritsch, M.S. Ed, Health Educator Senior
M.S.Ed., Health and Physical Education, Virginia Tech, 2000
B.S., Health and Physical Education, Virginia Tech, 1998
Certifications: Certified Health Education Specialist, National
Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., Certified
Strength & Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and
Conditioning Association, Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Providers (CPR / AED) – American Heart Association, HIV
Prevention Counselor, Virginia Department of Health
Professional Affiliations: National Commission for Health
Education Credentialing, The Bacchus Network
Pertinent Experience: After completing graduate school I
began working at the Schiffert Health Center in August 2000
Interests: Contraception and Sexually Transmitted Infections,
Nutrition and Fitness, Running, Mountain Biking, Skiing,
Traveling, Cooking, Reading, Spending time with family and
friends
Jon Eric Fritsch, Health Educator Senior
M.S. Sociology, Virginia Tech, 1995.
B.S. Biochemistry and Microbiology (Double Major), Virginia
Tech, 1989.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR / AED) –
American Heart Association
HIV Prevention Counselor, Virginia Department of Health
Seventeen Years Experience at Schiffert Health Center
Faculty Instructor in VT Department of Communication
Professional Interests:
Public Health Education and Behavior Change, Pedagogy, Ethics
and IRB issues, AIDS, STDs, and Contraception
Personal Interests:
Photography; Mountain Biking; Skiing
Sheila Walker-Davis, Business Manager & Housekeeping Supervisor
Michael Collier, Information Systems Manager & Webmaster
Certification: Cost Accounting
Before coming to Virginia Tech in 1990, Mr. Collier was a Certified Financial Planner, NASD Registered Principal, and District Manager with a national financial services company. His interests are computer administration and security, photography, and movies.
Paula Robertson, B.S., Medical Records Supervisor
John Hunter, RPh, Pharmacist Supervisor
Virginia Commonwealth University- Medical
College of Virginia, B.S. in Pharmacy, Cum Laude
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.S. in
Biology
Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Pharmacy Licensed Pharmacist
Professional Affiliation: Member of American Pharmacists
Association
Pharmacy Experience: College health pharmacy practice, Community
pharmacy practice, Hospital pharmacy practice and Consultant
pharmacy practice
Special Interests: Family activities, Boy Scouts and Hokie fan
Teresa L. Cox,
RPH
BS in Pharmacy from University of Florida, 12/82
Various retail settings, 7 years hospital setting, 14 years
student health
Licensed to practice in Virginia and Florida
Interests: reading,running,traveling and family stuff
Sharon Evans, RN, C, Nursing Manager
Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice
AAS Nursing
Board Certified College Health Nurse
ER Nurse at MRH and Radford Hospital (prior work experience)
EMT Blacksburg Rescue Squad 1985-1987
Interests--Gardening and Architecture
ACHA member
Nancy Anne Scagel, RN, BSN, Nursing Supervisor
Interests: Reading, Hiking
Diane Weiss, RN, Allergy/Immunization Clinic
BSN from ODU
Past RNC (certification) in Psychiatric and Mental Health
Nursing
Affiliations: none
St Albans Psychiatric Hospital, staff nurse 12 years
Director of Nursing at Riverview Nursing Home
Director of Nursing at Bland Correctional Center
Special interests: sports including running, biking, swimming.
Married with 2 daughters and 3 grandsons.
Irene L. Butterfield, RN, Staff Nurse
Post Anesthesia Care Unit,
Intensive Care, Surgery, Adult Day Care, Kidney Dialysis,
Nursing Home, Emergency Room
Interests: Missionary field, Parish Nursing
Linda Davis, MS, Registered Dietitian
Organizations: American Dietetic Association,
SVDA Southwest Virginia Dietetic Association, Society of
Nutrition Education
Adjunct Instructor, VT Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise Science
Dietitian, VT Therapeutic Exercise & Community Health
Outpatient Dietitian, Montgomery Regional Hospital
Nutritionist, Maternity Clinic, Montgomery County Health
Department
Interests: Bicycling, Skiing, Gardening, Book Club
Annie Shaw MT Laboratory Supervisor
Certified AMT (American Medical Technologist)
VSSAMT (Virginia State Society of American Medical
Technologists)
Before joining Schiffert, was employed at Bluefield Sanitarium,
New Altamont Hospital, and Fort Meade Hospital.
Specific interests: Reading, cooking, grandchildren
Robyn L. Roddy, Radiologic Technologist (Department Head)
AAS Radiology from Virginia Western Community
College, Roanoke, VA; Nationally Registered through the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT and Virginia State
Board of Medicine Licensed in Radiography, American Heathcare
Radiology Administrators (AHRA)
Started soon after graduating from X-ray School; Also work at
MRH as a MRI Technologist
Interests: Am very passionate about radiology and the work I do
@ the health center, however pursuing a lifelong dream in
another area in which I’m very passionate about and that's
landscaping. Junior standing in the College of Agriculture and
Life Sciences working toward a BS in Horticulture. Plan to
graduate either Fall '09 or Spring 2010
Phyllis Smith, B.S., Office Manager
Practitioners
Frederick Barry, MD
BS Northwestern State University, Louisiana
MD Tulane 1977
Internship and Internal Medicine Residency, Charity Hospital, New Orleans
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Fellow, American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations: American College of Physicians, Staff at Carilion NRV
Interests: Gardening, Fitness, Reading
Patty Chitwood, MD
MD University of Virginia School of Medicine 1978
Pediatric Residency, Carolinas Medical Center 1978-1981
Schiffert Health Center 1981-85, 1993-present, Stay-at-home mom 1985-93
Medical interests: dermatology, travel medicine, preventative health, general medicine (17-30 year old age range)
Interests: Gardening, pets, Appalachian crafts (weaving, spinning wool, baskets)