Dr. René Ramirez is a board-certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, specializing in hepatobiliary, general, and robot surgery at Kaiser Permanente Greater Southern Alameda Area (GSAA). A dedicated clinician, leader, and educator, Dr. Ramirez has spent his career advancing surgical care while fostering a collaborative and service-driven culture within Kaiser Permanente. Since joining The Permanente Medical Group in 2009, Dr. Ramirez has taken on multiple leadership roles and is currently serving as Chief of Surgery for the GSAA. He is also the Kaiser Northern California Regional Chair for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery and has been instrumental in developing quality metrics, centers of surgical excellence, and a regionalized surgical model. Beyond his clinical and leadership roles, Dr. Ramirez is deeply invested in the future of medicine and medical education, working with medical students and surgical residents in developing their knowledge, surgical skills, and a patient-centered approach to care. Throughout his career, Dr. Ramirez has been recognized for his excellence in patient care, research, and leadership. At the heart of Dr. Ramirez’s leadership philosophy is service — to patients, colleagues, and the broader medical community.