As Assistant Physician-in-Chief (APIC) for Professional Development & People Operations, Interim Chief of Anesthesia, and ICU Medical Director at KP Fresno, Kevin Blackney, MD, has demonstrated an exceptionally high commitment to clinical excellence. Under his leadership, the Fresno Medical Center…
As Assistant Physician-in-Chief for three pillars — Surgical and Procedural Services; Risk, Patient Safety, and Medical Legal; and Mental and Behavioral Health — Kasey Cortese, MD, has led high-impact initiatives that strengthen surgical services and patient safety across KP Greater…
As Regional Director of Inpatient Obstetrics, Sarah Mandel, MD, consistently drives improvements that advance quality, safety, and equity for maternity patients across KP Northern California. She partners with Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Neonatology, Pediatrics, outpatient OB/GYN, Anesthesiology, certified nurse-midwives, nursing leadership, and…
As Chief of Anesthesiology for KP Diablo Service Area, Jeremy Pearl, MD consistently prioritizes patient care, physician engagement, and cross-departmental partnership, collaborating closely with surgical and hospital leaders to optimize workflows across operating rooms, procedural areas, and inpatient settings. Dr…
Christopher Stokes, MD, chief of Outpatient Quality and PHASE (Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes Everyday) at KP North Valley, is an exceptional leader, widely respected for his clarity, empathy, and (often humorous) stories, which make complex quality concepts relatable and…
In 2019, Wynnyee Tom, MD, pediatrician at KP Greater San Jose Area, began noticing an alarming increase in vaping among her teenage patients. Dr. Tom started including a question about vaping in her medical center’s well-child questionnaire, which allowed for…
Megumi Tomita, MD, Assistant Physician-in Chief (APIC) of Medical Specialties, oversees one of the largest clinical practice areas at KP Central Valley. In addition to balancing several interim chief responsibilities, including Gastroenterology, Cardiology, and Endocrinology, she has led a complex…