In a bold move to enhance healthcare services in San Francisco, Sutter Health has unveiled plans to pump $442 million into the Mission Bernal neighborhood. The project includes the development of a five-story, 129,000-square-foot neurosciences care complex set to open its doors to patients in 2028. This advanced multi-specialty center will focus on neurological and neurosurgical treatment and house the acclaimed Ray Dolby Brain Health Center and Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research and Treatment Center.
Aimed to boost patient access to specialized care significantly, the new Mission Bernal Care Complex will consolidate various services under one roof, including lab work, imaging, infusion services, and rehabilitation. Warner Thomas, president and CEO of Sutter Health, stated that they are “doubling down” on their commitment to San Francisco by carrying out this major investment “in partnership with our physician colleagues,” according to a statement obtained by Vitals, Sutter Health's blog. They anticipate the initiative will address the city’s growing need for healthcare services.
Sutter Health also revealed plans to extend its neurological services at the CPMC Mission Bernal Campus hospital with new neurological intervention suites by 2027. These suites will have cutting-edge imaging capabilities to detect and treat strokes and other cerebrovascular disorders rapidly. Additionally, the Monteagle building will be remodeled to expand primary care and women's services by 2025, while the Mission Neighborhood Clinic will continue to offer a variety of other medical specialties.
Commending the healthcare network's broader aspirations within the city, Dr. Rob Nordgren, CMO of Sutter’s Greater San Francisco Market, told Vitals that they plan to “increase the number of physicians and care providers to serve our patients,” aiming to expand from 40 to 100 primary care providers by 2030. His remarks underscore Sutter's commitment to improving access to specialist appointments and reducing wait times.
Sutter Health will launch 25 new ambulatory care centers by 2027, expand its hospital bed count, and grow its Graduate Medical Education programs. Ken McNeely, Sutter Health board chair, spoke of the organization's unstoppable commitment to enhancing access to quality care and highlighted the role non-profit healthcare plays in serving community needs in Northern California.
