Our residents train with dynamic, dedicated faculty in Family Medicine as well as an experienced and enthusiastic team of specialists throughout a single, centrally located, state-of-the-art medical center. You will have three impactful years of personal and professional growth, encouraged and empowered by colleagues who are dedicated to your education and future.
Rachel Friedman, MD
Program Director
Rachel Friedman, MD
Program Director
Medical Education
Yale School of Medicine
Residency
Sutter Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency
Fellowship
Masters of Health Science, Yale School of Medicine Integrative Medicine Fellowship, Santa Rosa, CA – Board Certified, ABIHM UCSF Faculty Development Fellowship
Curricular Interests
Integrative medicine and food as medicine, social determinants of health, clinical innovation and technology, clinical research, whole family care
How I thrive
Singing tight harmonies/songwriting, acting silly with my husband and 2 kiddos, hiking our gorgeous regional parks in sun and rain, creative brainstorming, and community building
Pronouns
She/Her
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David Koida, MD
Associate Program Director
David Koida, MD
Associate Program Director
Medical Education
Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Family Medicine Residency
Curricular Interests
Patient and family-centered care, newborn care, faculty development, medical student education, Patient Advisory Council
How I thrive
I love hanging out with my wife and kids, swimming, tennis, cheering on our Bay Area sports teams, wine tasting
Pronouns
He/Him
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Robert Martinez, MD
Associate Program Director
Robert Martinez, MD
Associate Program Director
Medical Education
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residency
Sutter Sacramento Family Medicine Residency
Fellowship
ABIHM Board Certified in Integrative Medicine
Curricular Interests
Inpatient medicine, HIV, Latino health, community medicine, simulation, DEIA
How I thrive
Family, surfing, outdoors, fine and not-so-fine dining, jiu jitsu, arts
Pronouns
He/él
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Adrienne Silver, MD
Director of Graduate Medical Education, Pediatrics Outpatient Rotation Director
Adrienne Silver, MD
Director of Graduate Medical Education, Pediatrics Outpatient Rotation Director
Medical Education
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
Residency
University of Colorado, Children’s Hospital Pediatric Residency
Fellowship
UCSF Faculty Development Fellowship
Curricular interests
Outpatient Pediatrics, Faculty Development, Effective teaching in a busy office setting
How I thrive
Cooking and eating, hiking, hanging with my family (my husband, 3 boys, 3 cats and dog), reading, doing hot yoga
Pronouns
She/her/hers
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Patricia Hiserote, DO
Founding Program Director
Patricia Hiserote, DO
Founding Program Director
Medical Education
Western University of Health Sciences
Residency
UCSF Fresno Family Medicine Residency
Fellowship
Masters of Health Professions Education UCSF Faculty Development Fellowship
Curricular Interests
Medical education and leadership, faculty development, medical simulation, maternal/child medicine, full spectrum Family Medicine
How I thrive
Family, travel, jewelry and chocolate making, design, expressing gratitude
Pronouns
She/Her
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Kate Feibusch, MD
Director of Global Health, Resident Advisor
Kate Feibusch, MD
Director of Global Health, Resident Advisor
Medical Education
UCSF School of Medicine
Residency
Sutter Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency
Fellowship
Masters of Public Health, UC Berkeley
Curricular Interests
International health - I am founder and director of Petén Health, a non-profit organization which supports a group of Community Health Workers in rural Guatemala. I lived in Guatemala for 12 years prior to coming to KP and I typically travel back to the project 2-3 times a year to teach and provide mentorship. Health equity -- Providing equitable care to Spanish-speaking patients is important to me. I am a co-founder of KP ACCESS, a program through which the residents facilitate providing uninsured community members access to Kaiser specialists. Medical Education - I particularly enjoy teaching medical students and encouraging URM students at all stages in their pursuit of a medical career. LGBTQIA health - As part of my work at Kaiser, I am delighted to be able to serve a wide variety of patients from Santa Rosa's robust queer community.
How I thrive
Of my many roles, the most important is being my kids' mom. I came to motherhood via both birth and adoption, and I have been a full-time single mother by choice since 2009. I thrive by spending time with my now young adult daughters and watching with pride and admiration as they make their way in this complex world. I also like to hike, have people over for dinner, and use up leftovers.
Pronouns
She/they
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Kayla Flores Tindall, MD
Community Medicine and Integrative Medicine Rotation Director, Resident Advisor
Kayla Flores Tindall, MD
Community Medicine and Integrative Medicine Rotation Director, Resident Advisor
Medical Education
University of California Davis School of Medicine
Residency
Sutter Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency
Fellowship
Community Medicine Fellowship at KP Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency
Curricular Interests
Community Medicine, Integrative Health, Public Health, Lifestyle Medicine, LGBT Health, DEIA & Health Equity
How I thrive
I enjoy hiking, camping, yoga, swimming, and spending time with my family.
Pronouns
She/Her
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J. Anthony Saenz, MD
Curriculum Director: Inpatient Medicine, ICU, Didactics, Capstone; Resident Advisor
J. Anthony Saenz, MD
Curriculum Director: Inpatient Medicine, ICU, Didactics, Capstone; Resident Advisor
Medical Education
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency
University of Arizona Tucson, South Campus
Curriculum interests
Inpatient Medicine and ICU; Didactics; Balint; Resident advisor; Personal and Professional Development leader
How I thrive
Learning from the residents, being with my wife and 2 kids, visiting all the local wineries, golfing with fellow physicians
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Michelle Mertz, MD
OBGYN Curriculum Director, FM OB Physician Faculty, Director of Residency Advising
Michelle Mertz, MD
OBGYN Curriculum Director, FM OB Physician Faculty, Director of Residency Advising
Medical Education
University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
Residency
Sutter Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency
Fellowship
American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine
Curricular Interests
OB, Environmental Medicine, Food as Medicine, maternal and child health, breastfeeding, LGBT care.
How I thrive
Outdoor adventures with my wife and 2 young children, through hiking, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, wandering through farmers markets, taking photographs, and traveling
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Chris Hamilton, MD
OB Curriculum Director and FM OB Teaching Faculty
Chris Hamilton, MD
OB Curriculum Director and FM OB Teaching Faculty
Medical Education
UC Irvine College of Medicine, Irvine, CA
Residency
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Martinez, CA
Fellowship
OB Fellowship - Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA
Curricular Interests
Women’s health and prenatal care, Latino health, geriatrics
How I thrive
Reading books, cooking and eating all kinds of food, and spending time with family and friends
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Julia Shaver, MD
Curriculum Director: Scholarly Activity, Health Systems Management; Resident Advisor
Julia Shaver, MD
Curriculum Director: Scholarly Activity, Health Systems Management; Resident Advisor
Medical Education:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
Residency:
Group Health Cooperative, Seattle, WA
Curriculum interests:
Primary care transformation, evidence-based medicine, women's health, infant and pediatric care, musculoskeletal care/general fitness.
How I thrive:
I connect with my family (husband, daughter, and a crotchety cat) and participate in an eclectic mix of sports (running, hiking, yoga, the occasional dance class), I keep plenty of music in my life as both a performer and a spectator, I wander around art festivals and farmers markets, and I soak up sunshine whenever possible after applying copious sunblock.
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Naomi McAuliffe, DO
Continuity Clinic Rotation Director; Curriculum Director: Procedures, Surgery, Dermatology; Resident Advisor
Naomi McAuliffe, DO
Continuity Clinic Rotation Director; Curriculum Director: Procedures, Surgery, Dermatology; Resident Advisor
Education
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford Maine
Residency
Sutter Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency
Curricular interests
Continuity clinic, Dermatology, Surgery, and Procedures, Resident Advisor, Balint Co-Leader, LGBTQIN+ Task Force
How I thrive
I am lucky enough to have grown up in Sonoma County and deeply value serving my home community since 2007. My current passions are life and work balance so I may experience the joys of family and raising my son as well as meaningful and purposeful work as a physician and educator. I am committed to anti-racism work, advocacy and allyship particularly for the LGBTQIN+ community, climate action, and work collaboratively to grow our DEIAA curriculum in our residency. I practice full breadth family medicine including procedures, prenatal, pediatric, and lifestyle medicine as well as utilizing osteopathic principles and practice. I love to hike and enjoy almost anything in the outdoors, travel, read, music, time with friends and family, my fur babies, cooking, Buddhist meditation and being present to this moment, this place in time. I believe it is imperative to build a foundation of positive communication to create a shared partnership to address health concerns and goals.
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Jeffrey Meckler, MD
Module Leader and FM Teaching Faculty
Jeffrey Meckler, MD
Module Leader and FM Teaching Faculty
Medical Education
University of Michigan School of Medicine
Residency
Sutter Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency
Curricular Interests
Chronic pain, community medicine, Latino health, practice management, quality improvement
How I thrive
Hot yoga, gardening, meditation, backpacking, walking on the beach
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Audra Lehman, MD
FM OB Teaching Faculty
Audra Lehman, MD
FM OB Teaching Faculty
Medical Education
Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
Residency
Tacoma General Hospital, Tacoma, WA
Curricular Interests
Full scope family medicine, integrative medicine, reproductive health, shared decision making, narrative medicine.
How I thrive
Connecting with community, sustainable gardening, time in nature, creative self expression, moving my body.
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Shannon McDermott, PhD
Lead Senior Research Project Manager
Shannon McDermott, PhD
Lead Senior Research Project Manager
Education
Boston College, BA Sociology
Postgraduate Education
PhD Social Work and Master of Policy Studies, UNSW Australia, Sydney
Curricular Interests
Research, quality improvement, curriculum development, patient centered care, social and cultural aspects of care, pathway programs into medicine
How I thrive
Gardening, reading, hiking, walking my dog, playing Minecraft with my 2 boys, going on adventures, listening to music, dancing
Armand Braun, MD
Behavioral Medicine Rotation Co-Director
Armand Braun, MD
Behavioral Medicine Rotation Co-Director
Medical Education
Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie - Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Curricular Interests
Psychiatry in Family Medicine; Adult ADHD; Anxiety disorders; Bipolar Disorder; Psychopharmacology
How I thrive
Hiking in the redwoods, walking, gardening, movies, socializing, reading, going to performances
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Lynn Lamb, PsyD
Behavioral Medicine Rotation Co-Director
Lynn Lamb, PsyD
Behavioral Medicine Rotation Co-Director
Education
John F. Kennedy University
Residency
Kaiser Permanente, San Rafael Psychiatry Department
Fellowship
UCSF Family Medicine Faculty Development Fellowship
Curricular Interests
Behavioral medicine, wellness/resiliency, spirituality/mindfulness, doctor/patient relationship, consultation
How I thrive
Swimming, gardening, hiking, and travel. I also love to cook and try new restaurants
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Michael Yoo, MD
Inpatient Medicine Rotation Director
Michael Yoo, MD
Inpatient Medicine Rotation Director
Medical Education
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency
Yale Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency
Curricular Interests
Medical education, quality improvement, perioperative medicine and sepsis research
How I thrive
Hiking, tennis, basketball, traveling, Asian cuisine, movies, Golden State Warriors, SF Giants
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Cheryl McBride, DO
Emergency Medicine Rotation Director
Cheryl McBride, DO
Emergency Medicine Rotation Director
Medical Education
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
UC Davis Emergency Medicine Residency
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, O’Connor Hospital, San Jose, CA
Curricular Interests
Sports Medicine, teaching
How I thrive
Volunteer physician for Sugar Bowl Ski Patrol, National Ski Patrol member. Playing with my kids. Swimming, surfing. Anything outdoors!
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Amy Merchant, MD
Gynecology Rotation Director
Amy Merchant, MD
Gynecology Rotation Director
Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency
University of Missouri-Kansas City Ob/Gyn Residency
Fellowship
Masters of Public Health, UC Berkeley
Curricular Interests
Intimate partner violence, sexual health, LGBT, infertility
How I thrive
Volunteering and going to festivals with my son (Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, BottleRock), making garage wine with my hubby, playing the violin, skiing, riding bikes
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Shawn Hsieh, MD
MSK & Sports Medicine Rotation Director
Shawn Hsieh, MD
MSK & Sports Medicine Rotation Director
Medical Education
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency
UCLA Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fellowship
UC Davis Sports Medicine
Curricular Interests
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
How I thrive
Playing with my 2 kids, Running
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Yelena Lapan, DO
Resident Advisor
Yelena Lapan, DO
Resident Advisor
Medical Education
Touro University
Residency
Sutter Sacramento
Curricular Interests
Teaching medical students, routine gynecologic care
How I thrive
spending time with family, jogging very slowly
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Carlos Garcia, MD
Resident Advisor
Julet Baltonado, MD
FM Teaching Faculty and Resident Advisor
Julet Baltonado, MD
FM Teaching Faculty and Resident Advisor
Medical Education
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency
Curricular Interests
Women's health, Lifestyle Medicine
How I Thrive
Staying active, outdoor activities, plant-based eating
Pronouns
She/her
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Damian Bello, MD
FM Teaching Faculty and Resident Advisor
Lauren Glaser, MD
FM Teaching Faculty and Resident Advisor
Lauren Glaser, MD
FM Teaching Faculty and Resident Advisor
Medical Education
Creighton University School of Medicine
Residency
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency
Curricular interests
Geriatrics, behavioral health, pediatrics, and gynecology
How I thrive
Stand up paddle boarding, salsa dancing, hiking, cooking with family, game nights with friends, and my cat Kevin.
Pronouns
She/her
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Daniel Ayala Ortiz, MD
FM Teaching Faculty and Resident Advisor
Daniel Ayala Ortiz, MD
FM Teaching Faculty and Resident Advisor
Medical Education
UC Davis
Residency
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency
Curricular interests
Latinx health, rural medicine
How I thrive
Spending time with my wife, cooking, exploring new foods, hiking, traveling, photography
Pronouns
He/él
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Samuel Peaslee, MD
Resident Advisor
Kirstin Winnie, MD
FM/OB faculty, Scholarly Activity Co-Director
Kirstin Winnie, MD
FM/OB faculty, Scholarly Activity Co-Director
Medical Education
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Residency
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Curricular Interests
Full spectrum family medicinePrenatal care Medical editing/scholarly writing Scholarly Activity
How I thrive
In my free time I enjoy hiking, visiting the ocean, and getting great workouts on my Peloton. I also enjoy reading and spending time with my family.
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David Della Lana, MD
FM Faculty
David Della Lana, MD
FM Faculty
Medical Education
Johns Hopkins University SOM.
Residency
University of WA Fam Med Res (Seattle).
Curricular Interests
Population Health & Health Systems Mgmt, Dermatology, POCUS, Clinical Simulation, Resident Advisor.
How I thrive
Playing Pickleball w/my wife; snowboarding w/my daughter; learning constantly from patients & colleagues.
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Angela Niemi, MD
Inpatient Pediatrics Rotation Director
Angela Niemi, MD
Inpatient Pediatrics Rotation Director
Medical Education
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Residency
Stanford University Pediatrics Residency
Curricular Interests
Inpatient pediatrics, family centered care, medical education
How I Thrive
Spending time with family and friends, reading, watching and playing tennis, cooking, having conversations with 5 yo patients about how they are not afraid of zombies, attending Broadway musicals and live theater, and spending as much time in sunshine as possible
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Kyla Rice, MD
Resident Advisor
Kyla Rice, MD
Resident Advisor
Medical Education
University of Minnesota
Residency
UC Davis
Curricular Interests
Women’s Health, Obstetrics, Healthcare for Latina/e patients
How I Thrive
At work I enjoy working with wonderful staff and colleagues to care for patients. At home exercise, hiking, spending time with family.
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Alice Gray Lewis, DO
Resident Advisor
Maria Garcia, MD
Resident Advisor
Maria Garcia, MD
Resident Advisor
Medical Education
UCSF
Residency
Sutter Family Medicine Residency
Curricular Interests
Women’s health
How I Thrive
Walking, reading and being with family
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Colin Iberti, MD
Colin Iberti, MD
Medical Education
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Residency
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Curricular Interests
Geriatrics, Hospital Quality and Patient Safety
How I Thrive
Time with family, fixing mechanical things, video games
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Kim Eisert
GME Supervisor
Kim Eisert
GME Supervisor
Education
BS in Environmental Design, UC Davis
Contact me about
I am here to assist with any GME issue as best as I can. I want to make sure that everyone feels welcome and supported while here at Santa Rosa; that they have what they need, when they need it. Our department is here to support the different levels of learners coming through our facility so that their focus can be on education, growth and the providing of excellent, safe patient care.
How I thrive
Time with family, connecting with friends, cooking & entertaining, time at the ocean, exercising and meditating daily.
Pronouns
She, her, hers