Dr. Vijay Tiwari, MD, FACP, is a distinguished internal medicine and hospitalist physician who serves as a Senior Partner and attending physician at The Permanente Medical Group in Northern California . With over two decades of experience, he passionately champions preventive healthcare, advocating for early detection, chronic disease management, and wellness strategies that keep communities healthier and reduce long-term medical costs. Dr. Tiwari’s leadership extends globally: during the COVID‑19 pandemic, he played an instrumental role in designing clinical playbooks and protocols—especially around oxygen therapy and hospital flow—that were disseminated locally and influenced practices worldwide . He’s also been a vocal proponent of making high‑quality medicine both high‑quality and low‑cost, working toward scalable, affordable healthcare delivery on a global scale . As a senior partner at TPMG, he’s helped integrate preventive care models that not only improve patient outcomes but also optimize resource use—demonstrating how proactive, community-focused primary care serves as the cornerstone of effective and equitable health systems around the world.