Most professionals have worked inside a box for so long. By that,
we mean it has taken so long for people to take the ways of the innovative
world to benefit majority of people, especially in the medical profession. But
doctors have learned to come out of their traditional comfort-zones in order to
expand their horizon and serve more people in a more dynamic and effective way.
Meet one of those physicians who is out there to serve your needs: Dr. Richard Isaacs.
Dr. Isaacs’ qualifications, as posted in his web homepage, were
not meant to impress but to inform and convince people of what he is capable of
providing. Rich is not only a specialist in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery but
is also an experienced physician who has dealt with various cancer cases (facial
skin cancer, jaw tumor. laryngeal cancer, paranasal sinus cancer and thyroid
cancer and others). He has also worked in developing innovative medical
procedures using robotics and computer-aided medical systems.
With his extensive experience and expertise, it is not surprising
that Rich, who attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor as an
undergraduate, excelled in academics and garnered honors a graduate. He was
born and raised in Detroit and finished his medical degree at the Wayne State
University School of Medicine there, also finishing with honors.
Dr. Isaacs joined Kaiser Permanente in 1995
and he holds Advanced Certification in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery. His
specializes in such cases as orbital, nasal, and maxillofacial surgery, as well
as thyroid and parathyroid surgical procedures. Moreover, Rich has undergone
training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery and is likewise an expert
in post-tumor facial reanimation and facial reconstruction surgery. Rich is a
Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as well
as of the American College of Surgeons. He has written several articles in
different medical and other related publications.
In his heart, Rich is a natural teacher and is engaged in training
medical students, residents and fellows from the University of California,
Davis, School of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine
(Philadelphia), and Northstate University School of Medicine (Elk Grove) where
he serves as a Professor of Otolaryngology. With his passion for teaching, Rich
obviously finds personal satisfaction in achieving one of the noblest
occupations any person can have in life. Expertise and knowhow thrive through
continuing study and research, as well as through bequeathing them on to others
who will likewise apply and pass them on through their own practice.
Being a Physician-In-Chief, Rich has shown good leadership
abilities as well as proven his integrity as a trustworthy professional.
In April of 2005, he was appointed to the Physician-In-Chief position for the
South Sacramento and Elk Grove Medical Facilities. He heads 450 physicians and
over 3,000 nurses and staff who serve 210,000 Kaiser Permanente members in the
South Sacramento and Elk Grove locality. Rich also works as the Medical
Director of operations, as well as all inpatient and outpatient sections. He
likewise holds the position of Chief Medical Officer for the 290-bed Acute Care
Hospital and ACS Level II Trauma
Center.
Physicians are some of the most workaholic workers we know;
however, they strive to spend meaningful time in other endeavors, such as in
sports. And for a doctor with his credentials, Rich chose to become a skier and
an Alpine Member at the National Ski Patrol, providing complete care to injured
skiers at the Tahoe Donner Ski Resort. Not only is that inspiring; it is quite
commendable – spending time out of the clinic and in the great outdoors while
seeing to the medical needs of other sports-enthusiasts.
Here then is a physician you would want and who is totally
prepared to meet your needs: Dr. Richard “Rich” Isaacs
– now out there to catch you when you fall and falter.
