• Alexandra DiTullio, MD, Medical Director

    Dr. DiTullio is a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician originally from Kona, Hawaii.

    She completed her Bachelors of Science at Cornell University, then went on to Medical School at John A. Burns School of Medicine in O'ahu where she earned her MD. She completed her Residency in Emegency Medicine at Stanford Hospital.

    Dr. DiTullio has worked as an Emergency Medicine Physician at the Queen's Hospital system in O'ahu and now at the Kona Community Hospital. She also has a special interest in the management of wounds.

    She is happy to be home serving the community she grew up in.

  • Jonathan Yankes, PA-C

    Jonathan Yankes, PA-C, started his medical career over 20 years ago as an Army Medic. While serving in the military, he provided vital medical care to communities and US personnel throughout the Middle East.

    Jonathan received his undergraduate education in Forensic Biochemistry at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. In 2014, he completed his graduate degree as a Physician Associate at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. He continued his passion for acute care, working in Emergency Medicine in North Carolina and Hawaii. In 2021, he became a welcomed new addition to the Kaloko Urgent Care family.

    Born in Virginia Beach, VA, and raised on the islands of Guam and Kauai, Jonathan is excited to improve the access to quality medical care in Kailua-Kona. In his time off he enjoys spending time with his wife, hiking, diving, and eating kalbi ribs.

  • Christopher Gallagher, PA-C, Business Director

    Educated at Arcadia University, one of the largest PA schools in the country, Chris has been practicing in Emergency Medicine for more than a decade. Chris began his career in medicine by working and volunteering for several EMS companies and fire companies. He transitioned to working in an emergency room at the age of 19 and eventually obtained his Master’s degree in medicine. After obtaining his degree, Chris went on to establish Physician Associates at two separate emergency rooms and functioned as the Lead PA at both facilities.

    Chris is affiliated with several academic institutions; this allows him to teach and precept students who are completing their education in medicine. This allows him to grow as a provider, stay current on information and practices, as well as give back to the academic community.

    He maintains certification in Advanced Trauma, Pediatric and Cardiac life support. He has a strong interest and proficiency in pain management, orthopedic procedures and general medicine.