James Chan MD

James Chan, MD born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. After earning his degree in molecular and cell biology at UC Berkeley, he wanted to contribute to the advancement of health in the service of others. With the benefits of understanding the culture and birthplace of his parents as well as gaining an international perspective on medicine, He completed his medical education at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. There, the sheer diversity of disease pathology and social circumstance was both humbling and enlightening. He continued my journey at Indiana University Ball Memorial Hospital where their program stressed the importance of personal connection and evidence-based practice to improve health and quality of life.

After residency, he seized an opportunity to return to his home and family in the Bay Area as a Kaiser Permanente physician. He is excited to join the Kaiser Permanente family of dedicated and diverse professionals. Throughout his travels, he learned to appreciate humility, vigilance, and dedication. He hopes to recruit these principles in directing the care of each and every one of his patients.