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Richard Isaacs, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Elk Grove, CA, Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center

RichardS.IsaacsMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Elk Grove, CA

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Dean and VP of Medical and Academic Affairs, California Northstate University College of Medicine, Professor of Otolaryngology, Chief Medical Officer. Previous CEO and Executive Director, The Permanente Medical Group, Oakland, CA and President and CEO The MidAtlantic Permanente Medical Group, P.C. Washington DC.

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Summary

  • Richard Isaacs, MD, FACS, is executive director and CEO of The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) and president and CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG), two of the largest and most distinguished medical groups in the nation. Together, TPMG and MAPMG have more than 10,000 Permanente physicians and over 35,000 nurses and staff delivering high-quality health care to nearly 5 million Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

    Dr. Isaacs also serves as co-CEO of The Permanente Federation, LLC, a consortium of all the Permanente Medical Groups in the nation, supporting the work of more than 21,000 Permanente physicians and 80,000 employees. In this role, Dr. Isaacs and co-CEO Ed Ellison, MD, provide strategic leadership and direction to all the Permanente Medical Groups, and to the national Kaiser Permanente Program. Kaiser Permanente is composed of the Permanente Medical Groups, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.

    Previously, Dr. Isaacs served as physician in chief for the Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, where he was responsible for all clinical operations throughout the inpatient and outpatient arenas. While physician in chief, Dr. Isaacs played a critical leadership role in helping his medical staff pioneer several innovative initiatives that were ultimately adopted by Kaiser Permanente nationwide.

    In 2005, KP South Sacramento was the sentinel site for the successful implementation of Kaiser Permanente's electronic health record, KP HealthConnect, a technological accomplishment that inspired other pioneering applications using smart phone connectivity to further enhance the quality of care and patient experiences.

    KP South Sacramento also was the first Level II trauma center in Kaiser Permanente, earning that designation in 2008. More recently, KP Greater Sacramento developed a strong NBA partnership and sports medicine model.

Education & Training

  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1993 - 1995
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1993 - 1993
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1988 - 1993
  • New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York
    New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New YorkResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1990
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1992 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1990 - 1994
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top 100 Most Influential American Healthcare Leaders Modern Healthcare, 2019-2023
  • 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives Modern Healthcare, 2018-2023
  • Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Group CEO to Exit
    Kaiser Permanente Medical Group CEO to ExitMay 1st, 2023
  • Heartburn Medication Can Prevent Debilitating Side Effects of Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients, Trial Finds
    Heartburn Medication Can Prevent Debilitating Side Effects of Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients, Trial FindsDecember 11th, 2022
  • U.S. News & World Report Ranks Kaiser Permanente Northern California Hospitals Top in the Nation
    U.S. News & World Report Ranks Kaiser Permanente Northern California Hospitals Top in the NationJuly 28th, 2022
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