Dr. Alexis Long is a seasoned healthcare executive and board-certified emergency physician with over 15 years of clinical excellence and leadership across emergency medicine, wound care, health policy, and telehealth innovation. Known for her unyielding commitment to patient-centered care and systemic improvement, Dr. Long has established herself as a forward-thinking leader whose strategic decisions consistently reflect a deep understanding of both frontline healthcare delivery and executive oversight. Her professional journey is defined by a powerful fusion of compassion, operational excellence, and visionary leadership.
Alexis began her career in medicine with a foundation built on scientific inquiry and public health service. Earning her bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from California Polytechnic State University, she augmented her undergraduate experience with international study at Uppsala University in Sweden. Her early professional years were spent in research-intensive roles at Gen-Probe Incorporated and Pfizer La Jolla Laboratories, where she cultivated a strong appreciation for evidence-based practice and innovation in biomedical science. This phase laid the groundwork for her eventual pivot into medicine, armed with both clinical insight and research acuity.
She pursued her medical doctorate at the University of California, Irvine, followed by a rigorous residency in Emergency Medicine at the UC Irvine Medical Center. During this time, Alexis developed her commitment to serving diverse populations in high-stakes environments. She quickly distinguished herself as a thoughtful and resilient clinician, deeply attuned to the intricacies of acute care and the systemic challenges that impact timely and equitable access to emergency services.
Upon completing her residency, Dr. Long pursued a prestigious fellowship in Health Policy through the California American College of Emergency Physicians. This opportunity allowed her to delve into the legislative and operational frameworks that shape American healthcare. It also sparked a passion for advocacy, health systems reform, and strategic policy development—an interest that continues to inform her work to this day. Her appointment to the California State Commission on Emergency Medical Services as a Senate Rules Committee appointee was a natural evolution of her health policy advocacy.
Dr. Long’s clinical career reached new heights at Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, California, where she has served in numerous leadership roles over the last decade and a half. From EMS Director and Emergency Department Medical Director to her ongoing role as the Medical Director of the Wound Care Center, Alexis has continuously embraced complex leadership responsibilities. Her work in advanced wound care and hyperbaric medicine demonstrates her commitment to expanding specialized care in underserved areas. She has brought measurable improvement to clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction through her data-driven approach to program development.
In the boardroom, Dr. Long brings the same passion and analytical rigor that defines her clinical leadership. As a current board member at Marshall Medical Center and former chair of multiple medical boards and committees, she is deeply engaged in fiscal governance, quality assurance, and government affairs. She chairs the Government Affairs Committee and contributes to the Finance/Retirement and Quality Committees—roles through which she steers policy implementation and champions transparency, efficiency, and equitable access in healthcare delivery.
Parallel to her in-person medical practice, Dr. Long has embraced the future of medicine through her telemedicine work with MD Ally. Her position as Assistant Medical Director at MD Ally speaks to her vision for integrated, responsive care models. She has proven adept at leveraging telehealth to bridge gaps in emergency services, offering consults via 911 navigation and playing a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes and reducing unnecessary emergency room visits.
Alexis’s professional impact extends beyond her direct responsibilities. She is a published author with contributions to the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine and Oxford American Handbook of Disaster Medicine. Her articles reflect her thought leadership in areas such as accountable care organizations, healthcare access, disaster triage, and the mental health crisis in emergency departments. Her ability to translate complex healthcare challenges into actionable insights underscores her value as both a practitioner and a policy influencer.
Her career is equally defined by a commitment to mentorship, public service, and international awareness. Conversational in Spanish and enriched by her academic time in Sweden, Alexis brings a multicultural lens to her work. Her legacy includes not only clinical and administrative achievements but also the countless healthcare professionals she has mentored, inspired, and empowered to lead with integrity and compassion.
Outside of medicine, Alexis finds balance in nature. An avid outdoorswoman, she enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and fishing—pursuits that reflect her enduring belief in resilience, exploration, and the healing power of the natural world. These personal passions enrich her leadership philosophy and bring authenticity to her holistic view of wellness.
Character:
Dr. Long exemplifies unwavering integrity, purpose, and empathy in every sphere of her leadership. Her career is rooted in a mission to serve others—patients, colleagues, and communities alike—with compassion and fairness.
Knowledge:
With deep expertise in clinical medicine, health policy, and systems design, she integrates academic rigor and real-world insight to solve complex challenges. Her authorship and board service further reinforce her role as a trusted voice in the industry.
Strategic:
Alexis approaches every opportunity with a long-term lens, developing solutions that are sustainable, scalable, and deeply aligned with organizational mission and values. She consistently anticipates trends in medicine and leads change with poise and precision.
Communication:
A practiced public speaker and published thought leader, Dr. Long communicates with clarity, purpose, and a commitment to engagement. Whether speaking at a hospital board or in a telehealth consult, she builds trust through transparency and collaboration.
