Journal of Clinical Question
Editor-in-Chief
Richard S. Isaacs
Position: Dean, Senior Vice-President of Medical Affairs and Chief Academic Officer
Institution: California Northstate University College of Medicine
Areas of Expertise: Skull base and head & neck oncologic surgery, academic medicine leadership, and healthcare innovation
ORCID: 0009-0001-1599-906X
Dr. Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical Question and currently serves as the Dean and Chief Academic Officer at California Northstate University College of Medicine. A nationally recognized leader in academic medicine and healthcare innovation, Dr. Isaacs previously served as CEO and Executive Director of The Permanente Medical Group, where he led more than 12,000 physicians and 45,000 staff members, delivering care to over 5 million patients. With clinical expertise in skull base and head and neck oncologic surgery, he has been instrumental in advancing medical education, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and championing high-quality, patient-centered care. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to shaping the future of medicine through academic excellence and strategic vision.
Editorial Board Members
Department of Gastroenterology
Universidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina Hospital, Brazil
Department of Internal Medicine
California Northstate University College of Medicine, USA
Xiaofang Che
Department of Medical Oncology
The First Hospital of China Medical University, China