Physician profiles

As the senior director of research for Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, Steven Jacobsen, MD, PhD, leads dedicated scientists and clinicians who use information collected during doctor and hospital visits to determine what really works — and what doesn’t work — in health care.

Permanente Federation Chief Information Officer Ed Lee, MD, continuously searches science and technology for ways to improve patient care.

Permanente doctors connect with their love of music, striking new notes so they can better care for their patients.

Steve Olson, MD, educates Permanente physicians on the importance of data integrity through his management of health statistical reporting.

Karen Ching, MD, PharmD, is a national Permanente quality leader who focuses on initiatives improving care for patients with complex conditions.