The Golden State Valkyries and Kaiser Permanente announced today the appointment of two Kaiser Permanente San Francisco physicians, Mary Apiafi Moore, MD, and David Ding, MD, as official team physicians for the inaugural season. 

Dr. Moore received her medical degree from St. George’s University and completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health, and earned an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. A graduate of San Diego State University, with a degree in Kinesiology, Dr. Moore played basketball for the Aztecs before embarking on a professional career in Europe and suited up for the Nigerian National Team. Dr. Moore is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), as well as the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

Dr. Ding is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and is currently a team physician for the Golden State Warriors. He obtained degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Biology from Washington University in St. Louis before earning his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine. He completed Orthopedic Surgery residency at the New York University Langone Medical Center and his Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. He is currently the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), as well as a proud dad of three girls.

The Valkyries and Kaiser Permanente partnership reflects a shared vision of providing high-quality specialized care for athletes at every level. Beyond providing care to the team, Kaiser Permanente is the presenting partner of the Valkyries' inaugural season and continues its longstanding commitment to keeping our communities healthy through engagement in Bay Area sports. Drs. Moore and Ding, and Kaiser Permanente sports medicine specialists, will work closely with the Valkyries performance staff to provide comprehensive medical care and support to the team's health initiatives both on and off the court.

About the Golden State Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA affiliate of the seven-time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, were announced as the 13th WNBA franchise on October 5, 2023. Originating from Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering – flying through air and sea alike. This brand is Golden State’s modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce. Tipping off during the 2025 WNBA season, the team is headquartered in Oakland and will play home games at Chase Center in San Francisco. For Golden State Valkyries’ assets, including team logos, CLICK HERE. 

About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.5 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health. For more information, go to about.kp.org