Andrea Long

Andrea Long, MD, FACS is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, based at the regional branch campus UCSF Fresno. She specializes in Acute Care Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, and General Surgery, with a focus on trauma cases and equity in healthcare. Dr. Long also serves as the Director of Diversity and Outreach at UCSF Fresno, leading initiatives like the LGBTQIA+ care curriculum that trained over 7,000 hospital employees.

• University of Missouri-Columbia, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (2004)
• University of Missouri School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine (2009)
• Mercer University/Medical Center of Central Georgia, General Surgery Residency (2014)
• Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Fellowship (2016)
• UCSF, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training (2018)

Dr. Long’s research spans trauma surgery, public health, and medical education. She co-developed simulation-based training programs for LGBTQ patient care and trauma team efficiency, while her work on violence intervention programs addresses recidivism in gang violence victims. Her publications reflect expertise in transfusion medicine, trauma management, and healthcare equity.

Dr. Long’s recent articles highlight trends in trauma care optimization, blood utilization, and inclusive medical education. Her work on simulation training (2019) and LGBTQ healthcare curriculum implementation (2021) demonstrates a commitment to improving clinical practices through education and systemic change.

Dr. Long actively mentors medical professionals and collaborates with institutions like Community Health Systems and the Restore Project. She volunteers with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team and serves on the Central California Blood Center board, extending her impact beyond academia into community health and emergency response.