Colin Cave

Colin Cave, MD, serves as the Director of External Affairs, Government Relations and Community Health at Northwest Permanente P.C., where responsibilities include oversight of external affairs, government relations, community health initiatives, corporate social responsibility, and geographic expansion. Additionally, Colin practices as an Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon, providing comprehensive care for ear, nose, throat, and neck conditions. Previous roles include Director of Community Benefits, where engagement and development of community health programs were key focuses, and Chairman of the Board for Northwest Permanente, guiding the organization through significant growth. Colin is actively involved in several professional organizations, including serving on the Climate Action Collaborative Steering Committee for the National Academy of Medicine, and as a delegate in the American Medical Association’s House of Delegates. Education includes an MD from Stanford University School of Medicine and a BS in Medical Microbiology from Stanford University, complemented by business training at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.