I am an oncologist, hematologist, and health care leader and I have dedicated my career to pursuing innovation and excellence in cancer care and research.
Today, I serve as the Medical Director of Kaiser Permanente National Cancer Excellence Program, as well as Chair of the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KP NCAL) Oncology/Hematology and Physician Education programs, and co-director of the KP NCAL Oncology Clinical Trials Program.
At Kaiser Permanente, I’m proud to organize and lead cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for more than 12 million people across the United States. I oversee care teams that build personal, trusting relationships to fully support our members and ensure exceptional cancer care at every step of the journey.
During my tenure, I’ve served as a champion for equity, accessible screening, and telemedicine expansion – including establishing virtual cancer care teams and virtual multidisciplinary case conferences across the country.
It’s an honor to work alongside a vast network of talented and committed colleagues with expertise in nearly every type of cancer, working each day to reimagine how cancer care can be delivered to provide the best treatment and support for our patients.
Current role, Specialty/Department, Practice Location
- Medical Oncology and Hematology Department, Kaiser Permanente Napa Solano
- Practice Location: 975 Sereno Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589
- Chair, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Continuing Medical Education Chiefs Group
- Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente National Cancer Excellence Program
- Chair, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Medical Oncology, Hematology and Infusion Centers
- Assistant Director, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Oncology Clinical Trials Program
- Co-Chief, Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Medical Oncology, Hematology and Infusion Centers
- Chief, Kaiser Permanente Napa Solano Continuing Medical Education Program
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor, University of California San Francisco
Education and Professional Summary
| Undergraduate: | Skopje, Macedonia, Europe |
| Medical Education: | University of Zagreb, School of Medicine, Croatia, Europe |
| Residency/Fellowship: | Columbia University, New York |
| Board Certification: | Medical Oncology |
Honors and Awards
| 2021 | Sidney R. Garfield Exceptional Contribution Award |
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
- American Society of Clinical Oncology member
Areas of Interest
Medical:
- Assuring nationwide access to expert care through Virtual Centers of Excellence
- Aligning medical education with care gaps to make real world positive impact through education
- Using technology to guide complex cases diagnostics and treatment at the time of diagnosis and complex decision making points
- Using technology to bring simple, easy to use tools at the physicians fingertips imbedded in the electronic medical records (electronic clinical pathways)
- Creating best outcomes, highest efficiency medical care that supports joy and meaning in medicine
Non-medical:
- I enjoy driving on the winding California cost roads and I am Formula 1 fan
- I like to pain silk every free moment I get
- I go sailing in remote places with my family
- I enjoy cooking for long, joyful family dinners
- I used to play violine and love to listen to high quality classical music LP recordings