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A Message from Sharon M. Higgins, M.D.
Regional Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer
Northwest Permanente, P.C.

For over 60 years Kaiser Permanente Northwest has provided health care services as a prepaid group practice in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We are recognized leaders in clinical specialties, informatics, teaching and research. This expertise allows us to carry out our mission to provide high quality, affordable care to the members and communities we serve.

Northwest Permanente recruits outstanding physicians from throughout the
U.S., attracted by the collegiality of our group, diversity of clinical practice and
advanced use of information technology to support superior care. Our goal is
to provide a highly rewarding professional career, working with colleagues
dedicated to excellent care and service.

As members of one of the largest medical groups in the region, the physicians
and surgeons of Northwest Permanente look forward to a continuing
successful future here in the Pacific Northwest. We welcome your interest in Permanente Medicine!