Sutter Health leaders and physicians formally welcomed Cal Sports & Orthopaedic Institute into the Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation community, marking a major milestone in increasing entry to built-in, patient-centered orthopedic and sports activities drugs care throughout the East Bay.
By Clayton Warren, Vitals contributor
For hundreds of East Bay residents, staying energetic isn’t only a way of life, it’s a ardour. Whether it’s a weekend hike in the hills or competing on the area, motion issues. And when accidents occur, professional care could make all the distinction. That’s why Sutter Health is investing in the way forward for orthopedic care, serving to sufferers have entry to nationally acknowledged orthopedic and sports activities drugs experience, shut to residence.
Each 12 months, greater than 350 Sutter physicians carry out over 61,500 orthopedic and sports activities drugs procedures, serving to sufferers return to the actions they love. Now, that dedication is rising stronger. Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation just lately marked two main milestones that increase entry to built-in, patient-centered orthopedic care throughout the East Bay.
The first: a ribbon slicing for Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation’s newly expanded Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Podiatry clinic at 350 thirtieth St. in Oakland. The second: formally welcoming Cal Sports & Orthopaedic Institute into the Sutter system, bringing its famend staff of specialists to clinics in Orinda, Berkeley and Oakland.
On November 10, Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation celebrated its newly expanded Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Podiatry clinic in Oakland.
“These partnerships reflect Sutter’s commitment to investing in the future of orthopedic care,” mentioned Genea Wilson, CEO, Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation. “By integrating these highly skilled specialists into our network, we’re expanding access to advanced treatments and personalized care for patients close to home.”
Cal Sports Ortho physicians have lengthy been acknowledged for delivering distinctive care to elite athletes and energetic people alike, together with serving as the official orthopedic surgeons for Cal Athletics. In partnership with Sutter Health — the unique healthcare supplier for Cal Athletics — this collaboration helps sufferers obtain world-class orthopedic and sports activities drugs experience.
Latika Malkani, Orinda Mayor; Christina Oh, President, Sutter Greater SF & East Bay Division; Brandyn Iverson, Orinda Vice Mayor.
“Sutter’s mission has always been clear: to provide comprehensive, accessible care to every patient,” mentioned Latika Malkani, Mayor of Orinda. “And that mission takes on new meaning for Orinda. With the addition of these exceptional physicians, we are expanding opportunities for residents to receive the orthopedic and sports medicine care they deserve — close to home, without compromise.”
Genea Wilson, CEO, SEBMF and Dr. Arzou Ahsan, president and CEO of SEBMG.
“This expansion brings together the expertise of Sutter East Bay Medical Group’s orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists, forming a hub of collaboration and innovation,” says Dr. Arzou Ahsan, president & CEO of the medical group. “Patients will have access to a wide range of subspecialties, including total joint replacement, hand and upper extremity care, foot and ankle surgery, and sports medicine, all delivered with skill, compassion, and a focus on outstanding outcomes.”
Sutter Health’s orthopedic programs are nationally recognized for excellence, incomes honors akin to The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal for hip and knee substitute and inclusion in Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 listing of ‘100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs.’
Dr. Rob Nordgren and Dr. Ken Honsik, sports activities drugs specialist.
“Cal Sports Orthopaedics has long been a pillar of excellence in East Bay orthopedic care, and we’re honored to officially welcome their team into the Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation,” Dr. Rob Nordgren, chief medical officer for Sutter Health’s Greater San Francisco and East Bay Divisions. “Their deep ties to the athletic community and commitment to advanced patient-focused care align perfectly with our mission to provide the highest level of orthopedic care to our patients in the communities where they live and work, ultimately making it easier for them to access integrated, comprehensive, patient-centered care.”
Sutter’s broader plan to increase entry throughout the East Bay, consists of including 50 new main care suppliers in Oakland and Berkeley over the subsequent three years. By addressing gaps in care and providing complete assets, Sutter is making it simpler for sufferers — from on a regular basis athletes to weekend warriors—to return to doing what they love with confidence.