Dr. Dyess, chief medical officer of St. Dominic’s Hospital, has over a decade of experience with the institution, overseeing critical areas like quality, infection control and case management. A fellow of the American College of Physicians, she serves as a physician liaison, supporting initiatives that improve clinical operations and patient care. Dr. Dyess, who was named to her current role in November 2023 after previously serving as co-chief medical officer, is credited with expanding the hospital medicine program at St. Dominic’s from two physicians to 60. Her innovative approaches, such as bedside rounding and the creation of a nocturnist program, have been key to the program’s success. Beyond her administrative duties, Dr. Dyess remains a practicing hospitalist and actively contributes to state-level health initiatives.
