Why I joined Washington Permanente
I have heard that KP provides excellent patient care but that they also take excellent care of their staff and physicians. I also appreciate that they continue to strive for excellence in medical research and are eager to help physicians improve practice standards.
Danielle Bellotti, DO
Pediatric Urgent Care
Tacoma Medical Center
Joining Washington Permanente Medical Group has given me the opportunity to continue working in a patient centered medical home where collaborative care is encouraged. I strongly believe this is the best model for both patients and providers to thrive.
Arielle Zwanziger, PA-C
Family Medicine
Capitol Hill Medical Campus
I value the way KP takes care of their patients and want to get involved.
Tuan Phan, MD
Consultative Internal Medicine
Capitol Hill Medical Campus
I chose Washington Permanente Medical Group based on their Code of Conduct to continuously support a work environment that depends on a team approach in the delivery of care to their patients. I like the fact that clinical innovation is encouraged and we are seen as a member rather than an employee.
Sherri Giragosian, PA-C
Family Medicine
Silverlake CareClinic
I heard about Kaiser Permanente from my friends and relatives. Their feedback was very positive both from the patient and employee's perspective. Having had traveled a long journey to practice medicine in the United States, I am excited to become a part of this stellar and standard setting organization with patient-centered care, excellent surgical team, and vast resources available to me for personal and professional growth.
Tomasz Gondek, PA-C
General Surgery
Tacoma Medical Center
I have spent time in a variety of different emergency departments in the Washington region. I chose Kaiser for a variety of reasons, but specifically for the continuity of care they provide.
David Knabel, PA-C
Emergency Medicine
Tacoma Medical Center
I joined Washington Permanente Medical Group because I know that KP has a well-integrated medical system that allows me to provide excellent coordinated care to my patients.
Angel Lin, MD
Family Medicine
Kent Medical Center
It is wonderful to be a part of Kaiser Washington. Kaiser Permanente is a unique place to practice. My colleagues in the Orthopedics department are all extremely talented physicians and great people. In addition, the integration of care between the primary care and specialty physicians as well as with the physical and occupational therapists is one of Kaiser's great strengths. It is a pleasure to be a part of this health care team.
Lisa Tibor, MD
Orthopedics
Tacoma Medical Center
Washington Permanente Medical Group has an excellent reputation in the area. I really appreciate that they strive to make good patient care their #1 priority. They are not only dedicated to improving the health of their members, but also the communities they serve.
Brianne Wells, PA-C
Emergency Medicine
Bellevue CareClinic
I joined WPMG because I believe practicing in a large excellent group is now the ideal way to give people the best care possible.
Sarah Porkka, MD
Dermatology
Olympia Medical Center
I joined Kaiser Permanente because it offers an environment where providers are encouraged and supported in providing patient-centered, high quality, evidence-based care.
Maria Fan, MD
Internal Medical
Factoria Medical Center
I joined Washington Permanente Medical Group because I share their philosophy for patient care and health delivery.
Anirudh Rusia, MD
Internal Medicine
Northgate Medical Center
I believe in transparent, innovative and preventive health care that is easy to access, while affordable- delivered by passionate, highly trained health care team and providers.
Tamera Fuller, PA-C
Family Medicine
Olympia Medical Center
I joined WPMG because of the tremendous opportunity to team with their research institute, the outstanding core of colleagues, and holistic approach of putting the interest of the patient above all else.
Brian Schmidt, MD
Anesthesiology
Capitol Hill Medical Center
I believe the WPMG model allows physicians to provide multi-disciplinary care by encouraging communication between primary care and specialists like Dermatology.
Katie Osley, MD
Dermatology
Bellevue Medical Center
I joined WPMG because I share the organizational values of patient-centered care and population-based care.
Kelly Hill, MD
Family Medicine
Lidgerwood Medical Center
I wanted to join a community of physicians who are rewarded for the quality of care they provide .The WPMG model actively promotes prevention and I see this as the foundation of strong and healthy patients and families.