Laura Eberhard, MD, personifies the leadership qualities of action and compassion. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, she has been central to KP San Rafael’s COVID response, leading town halls, coordinating with county public health and community partners, and serving as a…
Gifted with an unflappable and calm demeanor, Sachin Kapoor, DO, provided indispensable leadership during the pandemic. At the outset of the crisis, in his role as Chair of Occupational Medicine and Employee Health Services, he developed return to work guidelines…
With a proactive yet patient approach, Gretchen Mello, MD, is a highly versatile leader that excels in offering innovative solutions to complex problems. As the Assistant Physician-in Chief, she thrives on The Permanente Medical Group’s model for patient care and…
As the oldest of three physician brothers, Milin Ratanasen, MD, first learned how to lead by helping his immigrant mother navigate the nuances of American culture. While he joined TPMG with no goal to pursue leadership, his role as Assistant…
Aana Brenman, MD, is known for her clarity of vision, commitment to excellence, and ability to inspire. Her broad portfolio includes Adult and Family Medicine, Outpatient Quality and Population Care, Geriatrics and Supportive Care Services, and Documentation and Coding. Due…
James Lin, MD, recognized as an innovative and collaborative leader, has revolutionized the medical center’s emergency care. He and his colleagues successfully minimized wait times, reduced admissions, and enhanced patient care—all while improving work life and positioning his team members…
Respected for her broad understanding of the organization, Julie Sandoval, MD, is widely lauded for her collaborative and empowering leadership style. She attributes her most important lessons about leadership to her training as a geriatrician, where teamwork is essential. In…
Always forward-thinking, David Ng, MD, challenges those around him to think creatively and to constantly innovate. Throughout his long career, Dr. Ng has advanced revolutionary ideas that now underpin the unique care delivery system within Kaiser Permanente. Never one to…
Jyotsna Bomdica, MD, has the type of job that allows introverts like her to shine. She leads by thoughtfully observing and listening to others, and then assembling teams of experts who help develop innovative approaches to streamlining patient care. As…