Pediatrics – TPMG Awards

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Douglas Balster, MD, PhD

2023
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Transgender and gender-nonbinary people face enormous barriers to their safety, health, and well being in the United States. These include high rates of poverty, harassment, and violence, as well as limited job opportunities and isolation from their larger communities. They…

Diane Chan, MD

2020
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Dr. Chan’s passion for teaching was sparked by the joy she found educating young patients and their caregivers during her pediatric training. She says what sustains that passion—and has inspired her to devote her nearly 20-year career in The Permanente…

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Andrew McDaniel, MD

2020
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Andrew McDaniel, MD, gets excited about finding innovative ways to deliver world-class pediatric care in the greater Sacramento and Roseville areas, where 1 out of every 3 kids is a Kaiser Permanente member. He’s done this by pioneering the adoption…

Ethan Cutts, MD

2018
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Just a decade ago, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) still presented something of a mystery: The risk factors for SIDS were not fully understood, nor was it clear whether the syndrome could be prevented. So when Dr. Ethan Cutts, a…

Michèle Evans, MD

2016
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“At Kaiser Permanente we’re integrated,we’re everywhere, and we’re committed to the communities we serve. We’re uniquely equipped to respond to instances of child maltreatment.”

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Dorothy Wilborn, MD

2016
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“We are committed to building a strong team to address child maltreatment as a chronic health condition similar to what we do for other chronic diseases.”

Deborah Gould, MD

2015
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"Her leadership shows a passion for her work and a commitment to do the right thing for every member."

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Robert Broadhurst, MD

2012
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"Dr. Broadhurst’s work will truly make a difference in the lives of countless children — now and as they grow into more independent, productive adults."

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Gordon Isakson, MD

2012
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He built a department that provides the highest quality, most effective care and created an environment where everyone truly enjoys working together toward that goal.

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Chynna Bantug, MD

2010
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"I’ve always been drawn to kids. Caring for them has been my main driving force."

Susan Lindheim, MD

2009
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"Allen Fischer expressed his admiration and gratitude for the people who worked at Richmond. Even when we knew he was dying, he felt good that I had another family — at the medical center."

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Suhani Mody, MD

2008
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"Health promotion is so much more than health education, it transcends the boundaries of member and community outreach, marketing and technology."

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Evan Bloom, MD

2008
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"I spend more wakeful hours with the people I work with than I do with my family. So, if I can do something that makes life better for my colleagues, that’s very satisfying."

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Mel Burman, MD

2007
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Dr. Burman leads by modeling rather than directing behavior.

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Annette Finkel, MD

2007
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Dr. Finkel is always mindful of what is best for the patient.

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Cal Gordon, MD

2007
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Dr. Gordon champions many initiatives of enduring value.

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Arnd Herz, MD

2007
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A fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society and Physicians for Social Responsibility, Arnd Herz, MD, is a multifaceted clinician and researcher. He was recognized for his groundbreaking work on the…

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Harold Farber, MD

2006
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An award-winning pediatric pulmonologist and nationally known asthma specialist, Harold Farber, MD, has served as a consultant to community asthma coalitions, the American Lung Association of California, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He’s also the co-author of the book…

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Randy Bergen, MD

2005
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Before Randy Bergen, MD, joined TPMG in 1992, he worked abroad in strife-torn areas of Liberia, South India, and in Cambodian refugee camps in Thailand. Perhaps a seed was sown during one of these experiences that steered him towards a…

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Charito Sico, MD

2005
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"The health fair gives me the opportunity to help people who really need care, regardless of their financial situation."

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Scott Gee, MD

2004
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"When you have an idea to do something different that could improve quality, it’s important to run with it, because every once in a while, something amazing will."

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Richard Boise, MD

2001
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Dr. Boise shares this award with Dr. Maria Borquez. In 1996, Drs. Boise and Borquez developed a pilot program in Antioch to provide counseling for teenagers who came in for pregnancy testing. Among the teens in the study, 80% did…

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Maria Ximena Borquez, MD

2001
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Dr. Borquez shares this award with Dr. Richard Boise. In 1996, Drs. Boise and Borquez developed a pilot program in Antioch to provide counseling for teenagers who came in for pregnancy testing. Among the teens in the study, 80% did…