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Dr. Tolbert Small, MD

Dr. Tolbert Small, MD

Internal Medicine*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Tolbert Small, MD is an internist in Oakland, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1968. He is affiliated with medical facilities Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus. He is not accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

2950 International Blvd Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 535-4400

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Small specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Small's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Small

4.4

5 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
20%
20%
1 Star
0%
0%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 08, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mountain View – Oct 10, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Tolbert Small, MD is an internist in Oakland, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1968. He is affiliated with medical facilities Alta Bates Summit Medical...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Highland Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1970

  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1968
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Within the last one to three years
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More than three years ago
Medical Board of California

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Locations

Practice

Native American Health Center2950 International Blvd Oakland, CA 94601
1

Practice

Office3300 Webster St Ste 1000 Oakland, CA 94609
2

Practice

East Oakland Med Ctr Laboratory9925 International Blvd Ste 5 Oakland, CA 94603
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    350 Hawthorne Ave
    Oakland, CA 94609
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94705
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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