With more than 30 years of experience as a pediatrician, physician leader, and mentor to colleagues in transition, Dr. David Duffey, DO has guided teams and supported families through the full range of healthcare’s challenges — from difficult diagnoses to moments of profound loss. His work has ranged from leading large, multispecialty physician groups to overseeing performance and quality across hospital system service lines. Those experiences — whether making life-altering diagnoses or sitting quietly with grieving parents after the death of a child — have shaped his conviction that no one should have to walk the healthcare path alone.

Throughout his career, Dr. Duffey has served as a Vice President of Women’s and Children’s Services, a clinical instructor, and a trusted coach for physicians navigating behavioral or performance challenges. He has been recognized with multiple teaching awards for his ability to connect, communicate, and help others grow — qualities that define both his leadership and his approach to coaching. He brings both clinical insight and the wisdom of experience — helping professionals strengthen communication, restore confidence, and reconnect with the purpose that drew them to medicine in the first place.

For patients and families, Dr. Duffey offers calm perspective and practical understanding — helping them make sense of care plans, clarify what’s being communicated, and feel empowered to ask the questions that matter most. His goal is to create a safe space where curiosity, compassion, and clarity meet — a space for honest conversation and shared understanding.

Alongside Health grew out of that vision: a place where clinicians, patients, and families alike can explore challenges, rebuild trust, and find a clearer path forward — together.