New Physician Leaders at Kaiser Permanente San Leandro & Fremont

Kapil Dhingra, MD, an emergency physician, and Eric Cain, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, have been named the new physicians-in-chief of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers in San Leandro and Fremont, respectively. These physician leaders will help guide the medical operations of the hospital and outpatient clinics as well as oversee physicians and medical staff.

Dr. Dhingra replaces Dr. Robert Greenberg, who served as physician-in-chief of the San Leandro Medical Center for six years. Dr. Cain replaces Dr. Suhani Mody, who sadly passed away earlier this year. Both physicians will work closely with Michelle Gaskill-Hames, senior vice president and area manager for Kaiser Permanente in southern Alameda County.

"I look forward to leading our incredible teams of physicians and staff who are dedicated to the health of our members and the communities we serve," said Dr. Dhingra. "Our commitment to southern Alameda County has never been stronger and we will continue to bring care beyond the walls of the medical center and into the communities we serve."

"Fremont and the local community is wonderfully diverse and fast-growing,” said Dr. Cain. “I look forward to leading our exceptional medical professionals and staff in continuing to provide excellent health care services to all members of our community."

Dr. Dhingra started his career with Kaiser Permanente in 2010 as an emergency physician at the South Sacramento Medical Center. His former leadership roles include serving as the assistant physician in chief for Finance, Operations, and Outside Medical Services in South Sacramento and as Medical Director for Medi-Cal Services for members in the Sacramento, South Sacramento and Roseville medical centers.

Dr. Dhingra earned his medical degree from Tulane University and completed his residency at UC Davis. He received his undergraduate degree in economics at UC Berkeley, and an MBA at the Freeman School of Business at Tulane.

Dr. Cain joined the Fremont Medical Center as an orthopedic surgeon in 2002. He has held many leadership roles within Kaiser Permanente including serving as chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Podiatry, and assistant physician in chief for Surgical Specialty Care Access in southern Alameda County, Regional Chair of the Chiefs of Orthopedic Surgery, Regional Director for Total Joint Arthroplasty Regional Service, and Regional Director for Sports Medicine.

Dr. Cain earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania, and completed his residency and surgical internship at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. He also earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.