Episode 195 with Dr. Alison C. Madden, Chief Medical Officer at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital

Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Alison C. Madden, Chief Medical Officer at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital. A board-certified OB-GYN with extensive experience in both large medical centers and community hospitals, Dr. Madden brings a deep commitment to advancing patient care on the North Fork. In our conversation, she shares her path into medicine, what drew her to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, and how her dual role as physician and leader helps bridge clinical care with hospital strategy.We also talk about her priorities as Chief Medical Officer, the hospital’s new initiatives, including its work toward becoming a Primary Stroke Center, and the upcoming Mattituck practice where she’ll begin seeing patients. Dr. Madden offers insight into the evolving landscape of rural healthcare, the importance of community partnerships, and her vision for the hospital’s future.