Adult Specialties - Alameda Health System
Rheumatology • Alameda, CA
About
Alameda Health System (AHS) is a nonprofit, patient- and family-centered health system serving the East Bay since 1864. It operates multiple facilities including Highland Hospital (regional trauma center and teaching hospital), John George Psychiatric Hospital, Fairmont Hospital, San Leandro Hospital, Alameda Hospital, and St. Rose Hospital (affiliated), plus four community Wellness Centers in Oakland, Newark, and Hayward. AHS employs about 1,610 staff and reports around $990M in annual revenue. It offers a range of adult services across its facilities, with departments spanning medical, surgical, psychiatric, rehabilitation, and specialty care. Current leadership includes COO Mark S. Fratzke and various clinical directors (e.g., Palliative Care, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Pharmacy). Active job postings include physician, anesthesiology, radiology, nursing, rehabilitation, and allied health roles. For adult specialties, AHS provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services across its campuses, with trauma, acute care, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and outpatient ambulatory services accessible through its Highland Campus and affiliated facilities. If you’re exploring adult specialty care at AHS, focus on Highland Hospital for trauma and acute adult care, and the John George Psychiatric Hospital for adult mental health services. For appointments or referrals, contact the main line at 1-510-437-4800.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
Highland Hospital, 1411 E. 31st St., Critical Care Building, 7th Floor, Oakland, CA 94602
Phone
510-437-4800
COB@alamedahealthsystem.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What Rheumatology services are offered?
The Rheumatology team provides care for rheumatic diseases and arthritis and offers information and treatment tailored to patients’ personal needs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 64% patient experience rating
- US News & World Report: 2 out of 5 overall satisfaction rating
Patients praise
- Access to more than 25 specialized medical services
- Specialists are board-certified with advanced training
- Positive individual feedback regarding specific care, such as wound care and nursing support
Common complaints
- Reports of toxic work environments and leadership issues among staff
- Public record of medical malpractice lawsuits filed against facilities under the system
- Grand Jury investigations into administrative management and contracts
"Toxic environment with incompetent leadership."
— Indeed employee review (2026)"Dr. Jenna Brimmer and all the nurses are all great. They helped me so much with my wound care after surgery."
— Yelp patient review (2026)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus - Alameda Health System
- About Us - Alameda Health System
- Accessing care gets easier for Eastmont Wellness adult medicine patients - Alameda Health System — Mar 17, 2026
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Health - Alameda Health System
- For Health Professionals - Alameda Health System
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Dr. Suneet Grewal, M.D. is a rheumatologist affiliated with Sutter Health, practicing in the Alameda region (Alameda-based facilities within the Sutter Health network). The Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG) hosts rheumatology services as part of its multi-specialty integration in the East Bay, including Berkeley/Oakland areas. If you’re seeking a rheumatology physician specifically under SEBMG in Alameda, Grewal would be a physician candidate within the Sutter Health system that SEBMG is part of. For precise practice location, clinic name, and appointment details, check the SEBMG roster or the Sutter Health Alameda scheduling pages.
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