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Division Chief of Anesthesia, Inova Health System
Dr. James Solomon is a specialty care physician board certified in adult anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology. He joined the Inova Health System as the system-wide division chief of anesthesiology in 2025. He has been practicing anesthesiology since 2003.
Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Solomon was a pediatric anesthesiologist in the United States Navy at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he practiced for more than 20 years. In his time there he served as the Deputy Director of Surgical Services and Chair of the Medical Executive Committee. His final role was as the Director of the Surgical Service Line for the National Capital Region. He also worked as a part-time anesthesiologist at INOVA Fairfax Hospital since 2009.
Dr. Solomon grew up in Northern Virginia. Outside the hospital, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, fitness, and good coffee.
Dr. Solomon is a Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and Board Examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology
Awards/Associations/Appointments
- Fellow, American Society of Anesthesiology
- Board Examiner, American Board of Anesthesiology
- Board of Directors, Jill’s House
- Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists
- Member, Viriginia Society of Anesthesiologists
Research and Publications
Hodgson, John A. MD; Pittman, Benjamin P. MD; Solomon, James B. MD*; Elrefai, Ahmed MD; Kristobak, Benjamin M. MD. Postoperative Thyroid Storm After Evacuation of a Complete Hydatidiform Mole: A Case Report. A & A Practice 15(7):p e01495, July 2021.
Solomon, James “Anesthesia” in Michael M. Fuenfer (ed.) Pediatric Surgery and Medicine for Hostile Environments. Washington, DC : Falls Church, Va. : Fort Sam Houston, Tex.: Borden Institute, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, anticipated 2015.
“Case Report: Airway Management of Tetanus After the Haitian Earthquake: New Aspects of Old Observations”
Authors- Paul Firth, M.D., James Solomon, M.D., Laura Roberts, M.D., Todd Gleeson, M.D.
Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2011 113:545-547
“Book Review: Hatch and Sumner’s Textbook of Paediatric Anaesthesiology”
Authors- James Solomon, M.D.
Anesthesiology. 110(1): 196 2009
“An Improved Washout Procedure For the Drager Apollo Anesthesia Machine”
Authors- James Solomon, M.D., Peter Kovatsis, M.D.
Abstract accepted for the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia 2008 annual meeting and American Society of Anesthesiologists 2008 annual meeting
“Prolonged Idle Times for Drager Apollo Anesthesia Machines Improver Isoflurane Washout”
Authors- Peter Kovatsis, M.D., James Solomon, M.D.
Abstract accepted for the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia 2008 annual meeting and American Society of Anesthesiologists 2008 annual meeting
“Acute Renal Failure After Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy: A Case Report”
Authors- James Solomon M.D., Carlton Brown M.D.
Case Report presented at the 2006 Gulf Atlantic Anesthesia Residents’ Research Conference
“Compliance, Flow Rate, and Ventilatory Mode Effects on Drawover Vaporizer Output Profiles”
Authors- Paul Mongan M.D., Kerry Hollenbeck, James Solomon, Darin Via M.D., et al.
Poster presentation at the 2003 American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting
Undergraduate
United States Naval Academy
June 1995 – May 1999
Medical School
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
August 1999 – May 2003
Residencies
Walter Reed Army Medical Center/National Naval Medical Center
Training Specialty: Anesthesiology
July 2003 – June 2007
Fellowships
Childrens Hospital Boston
Training Specialty: Pediatric Anesthesiology
August 2007 – July 2008
Master of Business Administration
University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
August 2014 – May 2016
Hospital Affiliations
Financial relationships
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Type of financial relationship:There are no financial relationships to disclose.Date added:06/30/2025Date updated:06/30/2025