Kaiser Permanente Names New Leader for Golden Gate Service Area

Abhishek Dosi takes over as senior vice president and area manager for San Francisco and San Rafael medical centers.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Kaiser Permanente has appointed Abhishek Dosi as the new senior vice president and area manager for its Golden Gate Service Area, which includes the San Francisco and San Rafael medical centers. Dosi, who has 15 years of hospital leadership experience, most recently served as the senior vice president and area manager for Kaiser Permanente's Santa Rosa service area.

Why it matters

Dosi's appointment is significant as he will be responsible for overseeing hospital operations and the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan for the Golden Gate region, which is a key market for the healthcare provider. His experience in driving growth and quality improvements at other Kaiser facilities will be crucial as he takes on this new leadership role.

The details

Dosi succeeds Chris Boyd, who had been serving as interim senior vice president and area manager. In his new role, Dosi will be responsible for hospital operations and the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan for the Golden Gate Service Area. Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente in 2021 as chief operating officer at the San Francisco Medical Center, Dosi served as CEO of the Sutter Solano Medical Center in Vallejo and held a leadership role at Sutter Health California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.

  • Dosi was named to his new role on January 20, 2026.
  • He most recently served as senior vice president and area manager for the Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa service area.

The players

Abhishek Dosi

The new senior vice president and area manager for Kaiser Permanente's Golden Gate Service Area, which includes the San Francisco and San Rafael medical centers. Dosi has 15 years of hospital leadership experience.

Chris Boyd

The interim senior vice president and area manager who Dosi is succeeding in the Golden Gate Service Area role.

Mike Bowers

The interim president of Kaiser Permanente's Northern California region, who said Dosi is the right person to lead the teams in San Francisco and San Rafael.

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What they’re saying

“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead an exceptional team of employees and care providers who put their patients and the community at the heart of everything they do. I remain committed to furthering Kaiser Permanente's mission of providing high quality, affordable health care as we strive to improve the health of and well-being of those we serve.”

— Abhishek Dosi, Senior Vice President and Area Manager, Kaiser Permanente Golden Gate Service Area (pressdemocrat.com)

“Abhishek's commitment to building strong organizational cultures has led to excellent clinical and operational outcomes, making him the right person to lead our teams in San Francisco and San Rafael.”

— Mike Bowers, Interim President, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Region (pressdemocrat.com)

What’s next

Dosi will begin his new role overseeing the Golden Gate Service Area immediately, taking over from interim leader Chris Boyd.

The takeaway

Dosi's appointment reflects Kaiser Permanente's commitment to strong leadership and operational excellence in key markets like the San Francisco Bay Area. His track record of driving growth and quality improvements at other Kaiser facilities will be crucial as he takes on this new role serving patients in San Francisco and San Rafael.