TPMG Awards Sidney R. Garfield Exceptional Contribution Award Morris F. Collen Research Award Teaching Award for Excellence in Continuing Medical Education Teaching Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education Cecil Cutting Leadership Award 60th Anniversary Everyday Heroes TPMG Awards
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The Permanente Medical Group recognizes the role of physicians as leaders in Kaiser Permanente, and applauds the diverse contributions they bring to members, colleagues, and the broader community.

This site honors physician excellence and highlights outstanding achievements in innovation, research, teaching, and leadership – and the daily impact physicians have on the lives of our patients.


2013 Exceptional Contribution Award Winners

Jorge Gutierrez, MDJorge Gutierrez, MD
Pediatric Critical Care
East Bay Area

Mark Hawk, MD
Neurosurgery
North Valley

Michael Lauer, MD, PhD
Cardiology/Electrophysiology
Santa Clara

Lisa Liu, MD
Internal Medicine
South Sacramento


2012 Research Award Winners

Walter Kinney, MD
Gynecologic Oncology
North Valley

Michael Lawson, MD
Gastroenterology
North Valley


2012 CME Teaching Award

Vivian Reyes, MD
Emergency Medicine
San Francisco


2012 GME Teaching Award

Raul Cruz, MD
Head and Neck Surgery
East Bay Area