Joseph D. Walch MD PhD, D.ABA
Ambulatory Anesthesiology, Neuroanesthesiology, Regional Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology
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800 Independence BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23455
Phone+1 757-363-6230
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Summary
- Dr. Joseph Walch is an anesthesiologist based in Virginia Beach, VA, specializing in ambulatory, neuro, and regional anesthesiology. He completed his MD at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2014 and subsequently completed his anesthesiology residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Prior to his medical degree, he earned a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Texas HSC San Antonio. Dr. Walch has been serving as an anesthesiologist in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach metro area since 2018 and was the Medical Director at Sentara Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center from 2021 to 2023. His expertise includes transesophageal echocardiography and ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. He has contributed to the field through several publications focusing on neuroscience-related topics.
Education & Training
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 2014 - 2018
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 2014, MD
University of Texas HSC San AntonioPhD, Neuroscience, 2006 - 2012- Brigham Young UniversityBS, Neuroscience, 2001 - 2005
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 2018 - 2028
NC State Medical License 2025 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2023 - 2025
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Holt Bioethics Award for Medical Students University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, 2007
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 10 citationsANG II receptor subtype 1a gene knockdown in the subfornical organ prevents increased drinking behavior in bile duct-ligated ratsJoseph D. Walch, T. Prashant Nedungadi, J. Thomas Cunningham
American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. 2014-09-15 - 9 citationsIntracerebroventricular losartan infusion modulates angiotensin II type 1 receptor expression in the subfornical organ and drinking behaviour in bile-duct-ligated rats.Joseph D. Walch, Flavia Regina Carreno, J. Thomas Cunningham
Experimental Physiology. 2013-04-01 - 12 citationsΔFosB in the supraoptic nucleus contributes to hyponatremia in rats with cirrhosisJ. Thomas Cunningham, Thekkethil Prashant Nedungadi, Joseph D. Walch, Eric J. Nestler, Helmut B. Gottlieb
American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. 2012-07-15
Grant Support
- Ruth L. Kirschstein F30 Fellowship F30DK083884National Institutes of Health NIDDK2009–2014
Committees
- Chair, Clinical Affairs Committee, Atantic Anesthesia 2019 - 2021
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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