Dr. Richard S.

Isaacs, MD
Specializes in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Male Age 52

About Dr. Richard Isaacs

I joined Kaiser Permanente in 1995 and have Advanced Certification in Head and
Neck Oncologic Surgery. My specialties include: orbital, nasal, and maxillofacial
surgery, as well as thyroid and parathyroid surgery. I function as a regional
resource for the management of advanced tumors of the head and neck and provide
the otolaryngologic approach for tumors at the skull base. Additionally, I am
trained in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery and perform rhinoplasty,
blepharoplasty, otoplasty, and rhytidectomy. I have an interest in post-tumor facial
reconstruction and facial reanimation surgery. I am a Fellow of the American
Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and also a Fellow of the
American College of Surgeons.
I received my Bachelor of Science degree, with Distinction, from the University of
Michigan in Ann Arbor, and my Doctor of Medicine degree, with Honors, from
Wayne State University in Detroit. Then, I completed my Otolaryngology training
in New York at the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital / New York HospitalCornell Medical College. Subsequently, I received additional Head and Neck
Oncologic and Skull Base Surgical training from Memorial Sloan-Kettering

Cancer Center and The University of California, Davis. I am also a 2004 graduate
of the Kenan-Flagler School of Business Advanced Leadership Program,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and the University of California, San
Francisco, CHCF Advanced Leadership Program.
Roles and ResponsibilitiesIn April of 2005, I was appointed to the Physician-InChief and Chief-of-Staff positions for the South Sacramento and Elk Grove
Medical Facilities. I am very fortunate to be able to continue my head and neck
surgical practice and I greatly enjoy my administrative position as well. I provide
leadership to our 450 physicians/providers and more than 2000 nurses and staff
who care for the 200,000 Kaiser Permanente members in the South
Sacramento/Elk Grove area. I am confident that we will ensure your well-being
and maintain your health. Your experience will demonstrate that the physician-led
integrated medical delivery system of Kaiser Permanente, where physicians partner
with a hospital and health plan organization, allows for superior quality,
exceptional outcomes, and personalized service. When combined with the power
of our advanced medical information technology systems, Kaiser Permanente has
become a model for health care in our nation.
CredentialsMedical Education Wayne State University, Detroit, MIResidency
Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, NYResidency Cornell
University School of Medicine, New York, NYFellowship UC Davis Medical
Center, Sacramento, CAFellowship UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento,
CABoard
certification
Otolaryngology,
american
board
of
otolaryngologyAwardsAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology Presidential Award
for scientific work on Skull Base Surgical Approaches to Distal Carotid Artery
AneurismsChosen as one of the top Otolaryngologists in Northern California by
Sacramento MagazineTop Doctor by the American Consumer Reports survey of
American PhysiciansA national top physician selected by Key Professionals
Organization (Super Doctors)Affiliations.

Key things you need to know about Dr. Isaacs:

Dr. Isaacs' Experience
Specialties
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Neurological Skull Base Surgery

Board Certifications
Otolaryngology
Procedures Dr. Isaacs Performs
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction

Conditions Dr. Isaacs Treats

Cancer of Floor of Mouth
Cancer Treatment Complications
Cancer-Related Conditions
Facial Skin Cancer
Jaw Tumor
Laryngeal Cancer
Paranasal Sinus Cancer
Pharyngeal Cancer
Skin Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer