When a patient shows up in the emergency department with sudden vision loss, every minute counts. Central retinal arterial occlusion (CRAO) is a stroke in the eye, which manifests with acute vision loss. Like other types of stroke, the window…
Nur-Ain Nadir, MD, joined TPMG in 2018 as founding residency director of KP Northern California’s first and only Emergency Medicine residency. “I always intended to be a clinician, but along the way I was told that I was a good…
When a patient shows up in the emergency room with a sudden, painful headache, a CT scan is usually the first test the doctor orders. If the CT scan does not diagnose a severe, life-threatening brain hemorrhage, the next test…
When Molly Tolins, MD, created the Peer Outreach Support Team (POST) program in 2019, she couldn’t have known how critical “healing the healer” would be for her colleagues during the COVID 19 pandemic. “Talking about challenging experiences and processing them…
“Before I became a doctor, I wanted to be a teacher,” says Brian Lin, MD, TPMG director of undergraduate medical education and program director of the KP Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (KLIC) at KP San Francisco. “That was my ambition, but…
Edward Baddour, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine for KP South San Francisco since 2017, served previously as Chief of Education for 10 years and Assistant Chief for 7 years. Since he became chief, emergency department visits increased over 35% within…
Within a few years of becoming Chief of Emergency Medicine for KP Central Valley, Amanda Perez, MD, greatly expanded the team of emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and licensed vocational nurses. Dr. Perez was a driving force in starting…
Last spring when the CME chiefs group learned Dr. Lim was a recipient of this year’s teaching award, the response from the group made it clear she was the right choice. “Nearly 40 participants were on that call – and…
When it comes to modeling educational leadership, no one walks the talk more than Dr. McBride. An inspiring rotation director within KP Santa Rosa’s Family Medicine residency program, Dr. McBride provides remarkably innovative educational opportunities for emergency medicine residents and…
While most patients visiting the emergency department for chest or abdominal pain do not have a life-threatening condition like a heart attack or appendicitis, determining who is indeed at high risk and in need of urgent management can be a…
While most patients visiting the emergency department for chest or abdominal pain do not have a life-threatening condition like a heart attack or appendicitis, determining who is indeed at high risk and in need of urgent management can be a…
While most patients visiting the emergency department for chest or abdominal pain do not have a life-threatening condition like a heart attack or appendicitis, determining who is indeed at high risk and in need of urgent management can be a…
While most patients visiting the emergency department for chest or abdominal pain do not have a life-threatening condition like a heart attack or appendicitis, determining who is indeed at high risk and in need of urgent management can be a…
While most patients visiting the emergency department for chest or abdominal pain do not have a life-threatening condition like a heart attack or appendicitis, determining who is indeed at high risk and in need of urgent management can be a…
While most patients visiting the emergency department for chest or abdominal pain do not have a life-threatening condition like a heart attack or appendicitis, determining who is indeed at high risk and in need of urgent management can be a…
Eric Dilda, MD, is one of those physicians who is always curious—forever asking thoughtful questions, both at the patient’s bedside and on behalf of Kaiser Permanente. This innate inquisitiveness, coupled with a passion for keeping patients safe, makes him not…
When Steve Offerman, MD, joined The Permanente Medical Group in 2005, he quickly became familiar with its motto: “Provide the right care, at the right time, in the right way.” With this in mind, he soon saw an opportunity. He…
“You’re not just getting a single physician’s opinion, but the consensus-built opinion of a team of physicians who specialize in all aspects of care. The benefit to our patients is tremendous.”
"Dr. Morehouse is an excellent communicator and team-builder. He brings clarity to complex problems and implements solutions in a creative yet systematic way." — Judith Park, MD, Physician-in-Chief
“My hope is that Heart Alerts will help other ED physicians rapidly identify a STEMI heart attack and know exactly what to do.”
"I feel proud of the legacy that we have created. When I work my shift in the ED, I help one patient at a time, but with this enhanced model of care, we have been able to improve care for thousands of patients."
Teaching is in her blood. A tutor throughout high school, college, and medical school, now Dr. Vivian Reyes teaches clinicians and non-clinicians how to save lives in an emergency. "Most people, even those of us in emergency medicine, aren't prepared…
"I treasure an eagle feather given to me by a Native American patient. It reminds me that it’s all about the lives that we touch in a special way."
"In emergency medicine, we see life up close and personal. My clinical experience has shaped me as a leader, and as a person."
David R. Vinson, MD, is recognized for "Telephone Management of Presumed Cystitis in Women: Factors Associated with Recurrence" (Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management 2007;14:41-46). The four-year study showed that a broad base of patients—even high-risk groups like women over 70…
Dr. Sexton sets a new standard of excellence for community outreach and involvement.
Patients in desperate need of emergency care are indeed fortunate to find themselves in the exceptionally skilled hands of physicians trained by Gus Garmel, MD. Dr. Garmel is co-founder and co-director of the Stanford/Santa Clara Kaiser Permanente Emergency Medicine Residency…
"Responding to a disaster is similar to the kind of unknown that we encounter in the Emergency Department — but on a massive scale. What interests me about both circumstances is the ability to bring order to a chaotic situation."
William Durston, MD, is an activist. He’s an activist for his Emergency Department patients and clinicians, for affordable healthcare for all Americans, and for the environment. A decorated Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam war, he became the assistant chief…
In 1998, Dr. McCaw launched the Family Violence Prevention Project, an integrative approach to identifying patients who are in abusive relationships and helping them obtain appropriate services. The program uses everything from exam-room posters to awareness training for providers, to…
