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 portfolio that requires intense engagement and high accessibility. Despite these demands, Dr. Tomita has demonstrated tremendous leadership through discipline, stamina, and commitment.
As an oncologist, Dr. Tomita is best known for redesigning cancer care. In 2008, she established a new model for coordinated patient service, starting with a multidisciplinary cancer leadership group. The program not only obtained prestigious accreditations, but also improved satisfaction. “As a cancer survivor myself, I have a deep understanding of what families and patients go through,” she said.
Dr. Tomita is always willing to try things that have never been done before and learn from them. Her recent initiative, leading a partnership between TPMG and Golden Valley Health Centers, established an innovative approach that has served Medi-Cal patients across Stanislaus County.
Finally, Dr. Tomita’s enduring focus on continuous improvement can be seen through her leadership on work stoppage and contingency planning, an intense role requiring coordination across physician communications, patient safety, and more. Her dedication to patients, physicians, and teams is unparalleled, and her leadership has made a profound impact in the Central Valley.