Dorcas Eaves, MD

Dr. Eaves is a highly accomplished physician and surgeon with an extraordinary career spanning academic medicine, military service, and leadership in both public and private healthcare sectors. She graduated from Boston University School of Medicine before relocating to California to complete a rigorous 5-year surgical residency through the University of California, Irvine’s College of Medicine. Her training included rotations at several prestigious institutions, including UCI Medical Center, Long Beach VA Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and City of Hope. She served as Chief Resident in her final year and was later appointed to the faculty, eventually rising to Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery before retiring from the university setting.

In 1986, driven by a deep sense of service and inspired by a mentor, Dr. Eaves joined the U.S. Army Reserve as a medical officer. Over a remarkable military career, she rose from Captain to Colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. She commanded a Combat Support Hospital of over 800 soldiers and deployed multiple times to the Middle East as a combat surgeon. Dr. Eaves is also a graduate of the prestigious and selective U.S. Army War College—an honor reserved for the top 1% of officers. She retired from military service on January 1, 2011.

Never one to sit still, Dr. Eaves has since served in numerous locum tenens roles in both medical and surgical specialties. Her assignments have included work with the California Department of Corrections at facilities such as Pelican Bay and San Quentin, as well as a leadership role as Corporate Medical Director for CaPPCare Inc., overseeing five medical offices. She joined the Marque team bringing a wealth of experience, clinical precision, and a commitment to excellence.

Dr. Eaves has earned numerous awards for medical excellence and is featured in several Who’s Who publications. She is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations, including the American Association for Physician Leadership, the Academy of Political Science, and the American College of Quality Assurance. She is also a proud contributor to both the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.

Personal Summary

Dr. Eaves enjoys a vibrant and well-rounded personal life. She cherishes time with her 7-year-old grandson, prioritizes physical fitness (especially running on her home treadmill), and is an avid reader and sci-fi fan. Deeply connected to her family, she hosts weekly Zoom calls to stay in touch and keep loved ones informed about current healthcare issues across the U.S.