Dr. Tolbert Jones Small, MD

Dr. Tolbert Small is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Alameda County Medical Center. With 84 years of experience in healthcare, he brings extensive knowledge to patient care through his primary focus on internal medicine. His long career has provided him with deep expertise in managing complex medical conditions and coordinating comprehensive patient care.

Dr. Small practices at multiple locations throughout Oakland, California, and maintains affiliations with Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus. He specializes in treating joint pain, kidney disease, and advanced kidney conditions requiring specialized management. His approach includes coordinating physical therapy, strength training programs, and hands-on therapeutic techniques to help patients improve their mobility and overall health. …Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.