Melanie Parker, MD

Melanie Parker, MD, has been a role model for physicians and patients alike since joining The Permanente Medical Group in 1993. A beacon of compassion and open-mindedness, she has led organizational and cultural change by seeking common ground. Appointed chief…

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Elizabeth Kass, MD

"There are some things we do in our professional careers that ultimately become our legacies. After I retire, I hope that this program will be ongoing, making the practices of our physicians better and helping our patients get great care."
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Michael Wong, MD

"Everyone wants to measure success in terms of numbers of patients served. But I prefer to look at whether the people we served walked away delighted and encourages with the kindness and dignity with which we provided care."
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