Permanente Medicine in Action
Highlighting TPMG’s innovative specialty care, featuring renowned TPMG physicians, advanced technology, and compassionate patient care.
Newly FDA-approved artificial heart valve renews lease on life
TPMG interventional cardiologists are first in Northern California to insert the new device, lowering risk during the valve replacement procedure.
Providing safe obstetric care to women in Rwanda
Ob-gyn physician Shree Chanchani, MD, volunteers in Rwanda to perform cesarean section and fistula repair surgeries, and to train local surgical teams.
Celebrating this year’s Exceptional Contribution Award winners
From addressing physician burnout to harnessing technology, these physicians make Kaiser Permanente a best place to work and receive care.
Curbing plastic use in drive for greener operating room
A new plant-based surgical tool basin used during eye surgeries reduces plastic in landfills and carbon dioxide emissions.
Innovative surgery helps patients make a rapid recovery
A TPMG esophageal cancer surgeon has patients on their feet and on the mend in 2 days, reducing by months what used to be a difficult recovery.
Technology helps detect potentially lethal cardiac condition
A Kaiser Permanente Northern California registry of patients with aortic aneurysms is the largest of its kind in the world.
Charting a path to relief for endometriosis
A team of physicians specializing in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery are delivering the highest-quality care for patients with endometriosis.
Laser surgery centers go beyond the surface
The centers are transforming the lives of patients with disabling and disfiguring skin conditions in Kaiser Permanente Northern California.
Keeping ahead of multiple sclerosis
Neurologist Jacqueline Marcus, MD, has built a multidisciplinary MS program that supports patients at every turn.