Melissa Marshall, MD
About Melissa Marshall, MD
Melissa Marshall, MD, serves as the Chief Medical Officer at the California Primary Care Association since 2024, bringing extensive experience from previous roles including Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer at CommuniCare Health Centers, Inc.
Work at California Primary Care Association
Melissa Marshall serves as the Chief Medical Officer at the California Primary Care Association, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing medical operations and ensuring quality care across the organization. Her experience in leadership and healthcare management supports the mission of the association to improve access to primary care for underserved populations in California.
Previous Experience at CommuniCare Health Centers, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Melissa Marshall worked at CommuniCare Health Centers, Inc. in various capacities. She served as Chief Medical Officer from 2015 to 2018, where she focused on enhancing healthcare delivery in Davis, CA. Following this, she held the position of Chief Executive Officer from 2018 to 2023, leading the organization through significant growth and operational improvements.
Educational Background and Training
Melissa Marshall has an extensive educational background in medicine and leadership. She earned her Medical Degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, completing her studies from 1996 to 2001. She also completed her residency in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, Davis, from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, she participated in the California Health Care Foundation Health Care Leadership Program from 2012 to 2014, further enhancing her leadership skills.
Leadership and Coaching Certification
In 2022, Melissa Marshall began studying at Brown University School of Professional Studies, focusing on Leadership and Performance Coaching. This program aims to equip her with advanced skills in leadership and coaching, which she can apply in her current and future roles within the healthcare sector.
Academic Studies at Macalester College and Stanford University
Melissa Marshall's academic journey includes studies at Macalester College, where she attended from 1988 to 1990, and Stanford University, where she studied Religious Studies from 1990 to 1992. These experiences contributed to her broad understanding of diverse perspectives and human behavior, which are essential in her medical practice.