Dr. Robert Joseph Nied, MD

Welcome to My Doctor Online, a website Kaiser Permanente physicians developed to help you address healthcare needs simply. I am board certified in Family Medicine and in Sports Medicine. I do primary care from newborns to seniors and some office gynecology. I also spend half of my time as a specialist in the Sports Medicine clinic. Background

I was born in Long Beach, CA but mostly grew up in Irvine, CA. At graduation from Irvine High School I was selected to be a Pacesetter, our equivalent of a valedictorian that was based on global achievement rather than strictly GPA. I went to college about an hour further south at the University of California, San Diego. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. After a month-long back-packing trip through Europe, I started my medical training at UCLA School of Medicine. While there, I had my research published, was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha (a medical honor society) …and, most importantly, met my wife. I did my internship and family medicine residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I was then fortunate enough to do my sports medicine fellowship at Michigan State University in East Lansing.

My wife and I had left for the Midwest knowing that when I completed my training we would return to California. Our wonderful experience in Ann Arbor convinced us to move to a smaller community. I initially joined a large group practice in San Luis Obispo where I did sports medicine and family practice. I also served as a team physician for both Cal Poly-SLO and Cuesta College. Unfortunately, shortly after I joined, the group found itself insolvent and closed in bankruptcy. I consider myself very lucky to have landed here at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa.

I joined Kaiser Permanente, Santa Rosa in March 2003. Working at Kaiser Permanente allows me to spend my time and energy directly on patient concerns, not on running a small business. The vertical and horizontal integration of primary and specialty medicine along with ancillary services makes it much easier to coordinate patient care. This ensures that my patients get the attention and treatment they need in a timely fashion. I can honestly say that I am delivering better health care than I did prior to joining Kaiser Permanente.

On a more personal level, I really appreciate the extensive network of continuing medical education and best practice initiatives that are an integral part of the Kaiser Permanente system. Medicine today is a constantly changing and advancing field. As a member of Kaiser Permanente I am able to challenge myself to be the best physician I can be. Working in this environment, with the many talented and dedicated professionals of Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa, is truly a joy.

What is a sports medicine physician?
Sports Medicine has been a recognized sub-specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialists since 1989. Sports medicine physicians specialize in the non-operative medical treatment of musculoskeletal sports conditions and in the management of the myriad of non-musculoskeletal issues that confront athletes e.g. concussions. Currently I am a team physician for Sonoma State University as well as a consultant for several local school and club sports. I am also involved in the development of sports medicine programs throughout Northern California Kaiser Permanente.