David Clay

David Clay is the current Chief Executive Officer of Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West, Florida. He has held this position since 2016.12 With over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, Clay has made significant contributions to the medical center and the community during his tenure.2

Career Highlights

Healthcare Experience:: Clay has had a 40-year career in healthcare, starting as a respiratory therapist and quickly advancing to leadership roles in hospitals across multiple states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Oklahoma.1

Achievements at Lower Keys Medical Center::

• Advanced medical services and quality
• Led the team through Hurricane Irma and the COVID-19 pandemic
• Successful recruitment of primary care providers and specialists
• Expanded cardiovascular services, including cardiac catheterization
• Improved emergency room care for chest pain and stroke
• Expanded behavioral health services, both inpatient and outpatient1

Community Involvement

Clay has been actively involved in the Key West community:

• Board member of the Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce since 2018
• Board member of Sunrise Rotary since 2018, serving as president for 2023-2024
• Board member of Surgery Center of Key West1

Upcoming Retirement

David Clay has recently announced his plans to retire from Lower Keys Medical Center at the end of September 2024. He will be relocating to be closer to his father, marking the end of his 40-year career in healthcare.134