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
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.
Fascination with kidney disease drives career in renal care
July 18, 2021
Permanente nephrologist Leonid Pravoverov’s fascination with kidney disease led him to a national leadership role that is driving quality improvements in end-to-end renal care across Kaiser Permanente.
Leading the way in transgender health care
June 23, 2021
Grace Firtch, MD, shares her journey as a transgender woman and the innovative care she helped create for other trans individuals at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California.