Zahid HODA MD F.A.C.S.
Riverside
Summary
Dr. Zahid Hoda is a senior surgical leader who has built one of Kaiser Permanente Southern California’s highest‑performing robotic surgery programs, driving major gains in quality, efficiency, and multidisciplinary adoption. He leads several systemwide initiatives—including NSQIP, ERAS, Care Without Delay, and product governance—leveraging data‑driven strategy and operational redesign to elevate surgical performance. Recognized for clinical excellence and high‑impact leadership, he continues to shape innovation and perioperative transformation across the organization.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
General Surgeon
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside
08.2012 - Current
Physician Director of Robotic surgery
Chaired Local Product Council (LPC)
National Surgical Quality Improvement Program– Local Lead
Care Without Delay (CWD)- Surgical Champion
Product Utilization Action Team (PUAT) – General Surgery Lead
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) – Surgical Champion
Peritoneal Dialysis -Surgical Champion
KP Bernard Tyson School of Medicine – File Reviewer (2025)
RUHS- Residency Interview Committee (2016–Present)
Senior Sales Associate
RadioShack
Hawthorne
1996 - 2002
Corporate Sales Manager
Jashanmal National
1993 - 1996
Education
MIS Robotic And Bariatric Fellowship
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2012
General Surgery Residency
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL06-2011
M.D. -
Chicago Medical School
Chicago06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Physiological Science
University of California
Los Angeles, CA06-2002
Skills
- Surgical techniques
- Robotic surgery
- Outcome monitoring
- Protocol development
- Data analytics
- Specialty collaboration
Certification
Medical Board of California
Accomplishments
General Surgeon of the Year (2024)
Timeline
General Surgeon
Kaiser Permanente
08.2012 - Current
Senior Sales Associate
RadioShack
1996 - 2002
Corporate Sales Manager
Jashanmal National
1993 - 1996
MIS Robotic And Bariatric Fellowship
University of California, Davis
General Surgery Residency
University of Illinois At Chicago
M.D. -
Chicago Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Physiological Science
University of California