Bob Schultz, MD

I was fortunate to grow up in the Santa Cruz area with my parents and two older sisters. I loved playing baseball and did well in school, especially math and science.

I went to the University of Santa Clara where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. I worked briefly as an engineer before spending a year at the School of Public Health in Berkeley. I then went to Medical School at the University of California at Davis followed by an Internship and Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Valley Medical Center in Fresno.

After a brief stint in private practice in Oregon, I joined Santa Rosa Kaiser Permanente (KP) in 1981 and have been here ever since. I estimate that I have delivered about 2,000 babies during that time. I love working for KP because of its uniquely integrated system of care delivery that is keenly focused on keeping our patients healthy. I served as Assistant Chief of the OB/GYN Department from 1990 to 1992 when I took over as Chief of the Department. In 1995 I was selected to serve as Physician-in-Chief (PIC) of the Santa Rosa Medical Center. As PIC I have worked hard to provide high levels of quality and service to Kaiser members.

In addition to serving our members, I believe that we are here to serve the greater community as well. I have served in leadership roles in a variety of community organizations including Sonoma County Medical Association (eight years on the Board plus a term as President), the United Way (nine years on the Board, currently Secretary), the Sonoma Health Alliance, the Children’s Health Network and the Sonoma State University Academic Foundation (Board member). I frequently speak to local organizations on the issue of health care.

I am continuing my education by participating in the Health Care Leadership Fellowship Program though the California Health Care Foundation.

I am married and have two grown children plus two grandsons. My hobbies include reading, dabbling in digital photography and playing baseball with my grandson.

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