Physician profiles
Learn more about our Permanente physicians, whose meaningful work enables them to advance the promise of Permanente Medicine and influence health care in America. #PermanenteProud
Permanente physicians called to service in Ukraine
May 31, 2022
Two Permanente doctors went on volunteer medical missions to bring care and compassion to evacuees from the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
5 questions with Permanente director for the Division of Clinical Trials
May 25, 2022
William Towner, MD, has been involved in research on infectious diseases since 2000 and served as a principal investigator for 150 clinical trials at Kaiser Permanente Southern California.
Self-described ‘knowledge-seeker’ leads relaunch of The Permanente Journal
April 4, 2022
The journal’s new editor-in-chief, G. Richard Holt, MD, will oversee a shift to a research publication dedicated to innovative care delivery models.
A fresh take on getting air to COVID-19 patients around the globe
December 13, 2021
Physician and educator Ted O’Connell, MD, helps design an oxygen concentrator with increased flow for COVID-19 patients.
Ensuring quality medical care, protecting patient safety
August 30, 2021
Permanente anesthesiologist James Healzer, MD, brings a passion for patient safety and physician peer review to his appointment to the Medical Board of California.