Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Outside Interests
Awards
References
Timeline
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Linda Lewis

Napa,CA

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with all team members to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Robotics

Kaiser Permanente, Napa-Solano
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed high-performing surgical teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team efficiency and collaboration by developing surgical technician bedside instrument exchange and camera care programs
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy.
  • Established a community around robotics fostering open communication channels and empowering all team members to voice their ideas.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen our surgeon opportunities.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning including development of our ACS service.


Chief of Staff, OB/GYN Napa

Kaiser Permanente, Napa-Solano
08.2009 - Current



  • Aligned departmental goals with overall vision, ensuring cohesive progress towards shared objectives.
  • Provided comprehensive support to our APIC of OG/GYN enabling them to focus on critical decision-making and leadership tasks.
  • Optimized organizational structures, leading to increased efficiency and better resource allocation.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for direct reports, providing constructive feedback for continuous professional growth.
  • Facilitated productive meetings by creating well-organized agendas and ensuring clear communication of objectives.
  • Mentored and developed junior staff members; fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration within the organization.
  • Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
  • Coordinated events, fostering a strong sense of community among all team members.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity - including JAMM.

Attending Physician, OB/GYN Specialist

Kaiser Permanente, Napa-Solano Service Area
07.2006 - Current

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  • Provided consultation to providers regarding complex GYN patients; in office, in ED, and during admission to foster for cohesive and collaborative care.
  • Mentored junior physicians in specialized GYN techniques to enhance their skills and improve overall patient care quality.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment plan implementation for complex surgical patients.
  • Performed advanced and complex minimally invasive surgical procedures, reducing operative time and conversion rates

AAGL MIGS Fellow

Stanford University
06.2005 - 07.2006

Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology

UCLA Medical Center Program
07.2001 - 06.2005

Education

M.D. -

David Geffen School of Medicine At UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
06.2001

Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology

UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
06.1995

Associate of Arts -

College of the Siskiyous
Weed, CA
12.1991

Skills

    Community Building

    Project Management

    Team Management

    Creativity and Innovation

    Effective leader

    Process Improvements

    Program Optimization

Certification

5/2003 - 3/31/2025: The Medical Board of California, Physician & Surgeon, A82990

12/2008 - 12/2024: OB/GYN Certification

5/2021- 12/2024: MIGS Focused Practice Designation

Outside Interests

  • Running
  • Swimming
  • Backpacking
  • Cooking
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Sailing
  • Spending time with my 3 teenagers

Awards

  • 2004 Outstanding Resident Research Paper, UCLA Medical Center Residency Program
  • 2001 Viola G. Hyde Scholarship, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
  • 2001 Alpha Omega Alpha, AOA, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
  • 1998 First STAR Summer Fellowship Award, Department of Medicine, UCLA
  • 1990 Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, College of the Siskiyous

References

Ali Fooman, MD 

Anesthesiology, Vallejo

APIC Surgical Services

ali.fooman@kp.org

cell: 707-724-4772


Mindyn Longinotti, MD

OB/GYN, Vallejo

APIC OB/GYN

mindyn.longinotti@kp.org

cell: 707-724-3231


Ghazaleh Afshar, MD

OB/GYN, MIGS

Practice Partner 

ghazafshar@gmail.com

cell: 415-694-0250


Dietric Taliaferro, RN

Napa OB/GYN 

Office Manager

dietric.a.taliaferro@kp.org

cell: 707-666-1152


Timeline

Director of Robotics

Kaiser Permanente, Napa-Solano
08.2020 - Current

Chief of Staff, OB/GYN Napa

Kaiser Permanente, Napa-Solano
08.2009 - Current

Attending Physician, OB/GYN Specialist

Kaiser Permanente, Napa-Solano Service Area
07.2006 - Current

AAGL MIGS Fellow

Stanford University
06.2005 - 07.2006

Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology

UCLA Medical Center Program
07.2001 - 06.2005

M.D. -

David Geffen School of Medicine At UCLA

Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology

UCLA

Associate of Arts -

College of the Siskiyous

5/2003 - 3/31/2025: The Medical Board of California, Physician & Surgeon, A82990

12/2008 - 12/2024: OB/GYN Certification

5/2021- 12/2024: MIGS Focused Practice Designation

Linda Lewis