Pictured left to right: Dr. Rob Nordgren; Genea Wilson; Dr. Derek Johnson; Claire Alaura, Deputy Chief of Staff of Contra Costa from County Supervisor Diane Burgis’ office; and Dr. Arzou Ahsan.
By Pooja Nerkar, Vitals contributor
An important milestone for Sutter East Bay Medical Group and Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation was marked by the opening of Suite 100 at Sutter’s Brentwood Care Center, expanding access to primary care for patients across the East Bay.
The expanded care center brings pediatrics, family medicine and internal medicine together in one location, increasing access to coordinated care close to home. Since opening, the clinic has welcomed more than 900 patients, reflecting strong community demand.
“Today is about growth, but more importantly, it’s about access,” said Genea Wilson, CEO of Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation, during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “It reflects our ongoing commitment to bring high-quality, comprehensive care closer to the communities we serve.”
Primary Care as the Foundation of Health
The expanded care center supports patients through prevention, early intervention and long-term care.
“Primary care is where health journeys begin,” said Dr. Rob Nordgren, chief medical officer for Sutter’s Greater San Francisco and East Bay Division. “It’s where families build long-term relationships, where preventive care happens and where chronic conditions are managed.”
Meeting growing demand with expanded access
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the Bay Area, the City of Brentwood continues to see rising demand for care. This expansion reflects long-term planning to ensure access keeps pace with community needs.
Dr. Arzou Ahsan delivers remarks during the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion of Brentwood Primary Care.
Expanded space and additional clinicians allow Brentwood Care Center to better serve a growing population. Many of the clinic’s original clinicians have remained with the clinic, supporting continuity of care and long-standing relationships with patients as the team has grown.
“With the addition of 11 new exam rooms, we’ve been able to expand services across primary care as well as OB/GYN, surgery, gastroenterology, cardiology and podiatry at the clinic,” said Dr. Derek Johnson, a family medicine physician who has practiced at the clinic since it opened in 2005. “The added space has increased OB/GYN presence on site and brought additional physicians to Brentwood who previously practiced only in Antioch, improving convenience for our patients.”
Dr. Susan Adham and Dr. Derek Johnson at Sutter’s Brentwood Primary Care clinic.
A celebration rooted in the community
The care center’s impact extends beyond the clinic walls, with outreach and community engagement helping build trust and connect with patients.
On April 11, a few weeks before the ribbon cutting, primary care clinicians from the Brentwood and Antioch care centers hosted an outreach booth at the Brentwood farmers market, engaging with more than 350 community members.
Pictured left to right: Britney Gomes, Michelle Aragon, Dr. Brenda Chuksorji, Dr. Hardeep Saini, Sutter Health mascot River, Sandra Zarich, N.P., Dr. Jessica Tsai, Dr. Susan Adham, and Dr. Fatima Syed at the Brentwood farmer’s market.
“Having primary care in one place allows us to better support families at every stage of life,” said Dr. Susan Adham, a pediatrician with Sutter East Bay Medical Group. “This expansion means patients can access care closer to home from clinicians who are invested in the community’s long-term health.”
Wilson noted that additional growth is already underway across the East Bay, including investment in land at the Streets of Brentwood, as Sutter continues to expand services to meet future demand.
