Dr. Christina M. Liepke

Christina M. Liepke, M.D. is Oswego County’s Medical Director. She has provided guidance, reassurance, and critical information to her community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Appointed County Medical Director in 2014, Dr. Liepke is tasked with providing guidance on all medical aspects of the department’s operations, as well as serving as a liaison between the health department and the medical community. In addition, Dr. Liepke serves as Medical Director for Oswego County Hospice, a role where she compassionately supports patients and their families at the end of their life and throughout the grieving process.

Dr. Liepke served on the frontlines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. During the County’s regular updates to the public, she was called on to help explain new, complex concepts about the virus, its transmission, and related public health guidance. In addition, she kept area medical professionals up-to-date on COVID-19 trends, as well as serving as the County’s point of contact for local school district officials, responding to their questions and addressing their concerns.

Dr. Liepke originally wanted to pursue a career as a counselor, but felt she could make more of an impact as a doctor. After earning her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine, she married, moved out-of-state, and had two children. Her family returned to the area in 2005, and she began practicing at Port City Family Medicine, where today she continues to provide high quality medical care to her patients.

An excellent example of a frontline hero, Dr. Liepke rose to the many challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of her tireless efforts, she consistently kept the public informed, and protected the health of people in the community and beyond.