‘A Black Doctor Like Me Was Expendable': Lawsuit Alleges Racism ‘Permeates' Sutter Health

A long-time Black physician within Sutter Health says racism in the workplace made him the target of derogatory remarks, demotions and salary cuts, according to a lawsuit filed against the large California hospital system. Senior investigative reporter Bigad Shaban reports.
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[@Jujubean9795]

If they treat Black/minority Doctors like that can you imagine how they treat Black PATIENTS!!? Frightening😮

[@johnnystewart83]

Yeah. I worked there, and they treated the patients like crap.

[@pamparker4047]

you're exactly right

[@user-wu2er4zd1d]

I am sure what he tells is 100% truth😂😂😂

[@vinitacrenshaw9376]

I believe it only becaue of the stereotyping and discriminatory manner i was treated with yesterday while there visiting my mom.

[@Amberthe_Realtor]

You are so right!

[@ningningmom]

My daughter is Dr Nyongo’s patient since she was 4. Now she is 18. Dr. Nyongo is the most gentle, kind and considerate doctor we have met. My daughter has glaucoma since she was 4 and she was afraid of any bright lights so it was a torture for her to go through the vision check. Dr. Nyongo is always patient with her. My daughter loves Dr. Nyongo. She shared the news of which university she would attend with Dr. Nyongo. I was in tears to watch this news. I did not know about any of these humiliations he had gone through all these years. The way he is treated is outrageous.

[@juanitacarrollyoung2979]

When my daughter was newly diagnosed with leukemia at age one her (white) doctor's office screwed up several things and I had to find a new pediatrician right away. When I called Dr. Gary Bean's office (on Park Blvd. in Oakland) he answered the phone himself. Dr. Bean provided primary care throughout my daughter's childhood into early adulthood and became a mentor to her. You bet, Dr. Bean is a PROUD BLACK MAN ❤ This interview breaks my heart, we need way MORE Black doctors, not less. May deep and systematic change come swiftly to hospitals.

[@malachi-]

Were you hired by an attorneys office?

[@chriswhynder8311]

hey thanks for telling your story it mean alot to us

[@malachi-]

@Shania Van der Halen cuuuhhhhhhhh......

[@NWBOXING247]

This is WAY more common than most expect. They can't just come out and say NO BLACKS ALLOWED that'd be too obvious so they use slick ass words while practicing the opposite 😒

[@eboyd2478]

This is the one

[@Kerokerokeroppi2517]

40% salary cut thats the final straw........

[@magicunicorn6535]

Sutter Health took over a facility I used to work for. Their human resources department used draconian methods of employee management that lowered morale and created unnecessary stress on everyone.

[@user-eh2hj8bx6i]

If they treat accomplished doctors like this, then imagine how they treat patients who are POC.

[@tucosalamanca5648]

Once you realize that you can do something, It would be difficult to live with yourself If you didn't do it!! ~James Baldwin ~

[@Majani44]

“Of all the injustices of the world, the one in healthcare is the most inhumane.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

[@cabezitadealgodon]

Wowwww...thx u for sharing this quote with us.

[@NewtonsLawApp]

Sutter Health just lost a family of patients!! Sad that this happens in 2024.

[@MrDude826]

What? He was forced to use the stairs? LIKE WHAT? That's ridiculous!

[@claudiasmith039]

This hospital should be shut down.

[@justiceforall007]

This saddens me that this is still happening! Racial discrimination needs to be eradicated from our society and those guilty need to be fined, fired, etc. No one is better than anyone else- we are all human beings!

[@malachi-]

What needs to stop happening is people believing anything they watch.

[@sshmuckatelli]

It’s sad that you believe him.

[@malachi-]

And if no one is better than anyone else, then how can you go around demanding what happens to others because they do or say things you don't like? The contradictions you people spew and then feel special is disgusting.

[@malachi-]

You think everybody should treat them extra special, for some strange reason... it doesn't get anymore racist than that.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4iVfaN8oLuZj80

[@malachi-]

@Shania Van der Halen And you are a script writer.

[@Kimberlygunn]

NBC: thanks so much for covering this. You should also look into issues on the patient side. I’m sure it’s equally problematic. These kinds of issues in business are causing people to leave in droves. Poor treatment.

[@RohgishSun]

I need all black people to get the understanding that these people are not being so-called "racist" they are being themselves, stop calling them racist because they don't know how to be anything else but themselves.

[@DerpDerp27]

so racist?

[@RohgishSun]

@DerpDerp27 Why would we think skin color Or a differential of it upon another person has ANYTHING to do with their NORM of ill character, PERIOD?🤔🤷🏿‍♀️

[@user-fc2xk3uv8y]

​@@RohgishSun fam thats what racism is..?

[@RohgishSun]

@user-fc2xk3uv8y I don't know WHAT it is, but I know when it comes up, It allows the ones who might not hate us/ or are not "racist", and who, in a LARGER number and POWER EXPANSION, marginalize us while granting the acknowledged,hella transparent, resultedly LEATHAL Anti-blacks from THEIR group, insulting "reprieves." towards offenses directed at US. So these people are being THEMSELVES. They are from the SAME groups, and they actually operate on a GRADIENT, not stark character. If we can point out the racist ones who in extreme want to see us dead or in severe pain, we can point out the much larger group of the "non-racists", Who in the least, have no issue with unnecessary systemic struggle placed upon black people by the so called "racist" ones of their group.

[@nsoromajames3133]

I know this to be true. I helped a sick Black man get home to Chicago. He fell ill while performing in Oakland many years ago. I was a medical social worker at Sutter Hospital at the time. A white social worker asked me to see this man because his assigned white social worker had not checked on him all morning. That man begged me to get him back home to his family. I went in and organized a flight back to Chicago on Angel Flight with his oxygen and his gratitude! The assigned white social worker was so upset I helped that brother man that she went to my Black female boss. My boss apologized to me and asked me to resign because those old white social workers had her under control! My boss said she wish she could help me but she was close to retirement. I resigned but I learned a lot. racism is alive and well but Im glad I got that brother home to his family. God blessings is my reward! I am no longer a medical social worker but a clinical therapist continuing to help my people!

[@ddshepherd4759]

I have been in healthcare for years and have experienced the same treatment. People will discriminate no matter their position

[@Kimberlygunn]

My relative has been dealing with issues regarding Sutter and service. The business is not administered very well.

[@davinxi5926]

Can we get Stanford’s.? There’s a lot of controversy with that as well I hear

[@AbsFabbs]

My husband works at Stanford hospital. I can’t help but agree. They put on a good front but they don’t do anything.

[@nagolhayze9366]

It’s not a turkey hunt ... 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Ay-B]

I hope he doesn't settle. Let all the dirty details be exposed. And let this be a reminder to always get shady stuff in writing. If I'd been asked to take the stairs, I would have followed up with an email - "To memorialize our earlier conversation . . . . " Make them put that stuff in writing. Just say no to the "verbal understanding."

[@rhondagrace1370]

Right

[@WinTW9]

THIS!!!!! I AGREEE

[@RobFromDenver]

Correct! No more "undisclosed settlements with no admission of guilt".

[@errolwillis5737]

What you are saying is not practical. The man is dealing with deep structural racism in this organization

@@errolwillis5737No, that person is right- you always follow up with a summary for clarification of conversations that are made in private and around others. They start bringing in other people to have witnesses against you. I pray that the Spirit of Truth prevails and that he and others get substantially paid for the mistreatment that they endured at Sutter health. This jealousy in its rawest form. They demoted him to humiliate him and took his pay from him. They also sat in on the deposition to intimidate him so he could back down from what he is allegedly accusing them of.

[@lotusflo12]

It’s REAL people. It’s In medicine. That’s why the hospital systems are now trying to have training to treat everyone the same. It’s disgusting! We have the same training.

[@thebastardgift]

I believe him. I BELIEVE HIM. When one realizes how people of color patients are treated that kind of hate permeates into all other avenues.

[@Dot-Dot-Dash]

This is crazy! This is 2023!!! Sue them!!!

[@amandal.6634]

Talk about delusion, this hospital left me to die. I’m a brown plus size woman and after seeing endless specialists and generalists for three months, they all let me walk ( I was eventually in a wheelchair) around with an infection that almost killed me. I was told my pain was from being overweight, mental and psychological. After being kicked out of the er a second time, I ended up at general hospital SM. The female doctor on night duty ordered a cat scan and located my infection, it took me a year to recover. I could not repair the implications it had on my life and family.

[@brianp5205]

Pull the race card.

[@Nan-59]

I’m sorry 😢 That’s just horrible!

[@shalom9128]

Bring Back Black hospital’s! We don’t need them! Black hospital’s thrived when they existed in the early to mid 1960’s.🙏🏽👍🏽❤️🎉👏🏾

[@anglophils645]

That's a ridiculous idea. That's just more racism.

[@mikeflores2000]

I was a patient at Palo Alto Medical Foundation owned by Sutter Health and never once did I see a Black doctor or staff. Sutter Health care is great but their discrimination is real and harmful to the community. Pray Dr. Nyong’O receives quick justice and Sutter Health racists shown the door. IT industry is no better.

[@Durka-Durka]

Tough s hit. I don't want blacks given jobs just because there aren't other blacks working there. The NBA isn't forced to have a certain number of white players, are they?

[@errolwillis5737]

This is unacceptable and Mike Flores, it's the same thing in New York City. Few black doctors and bad customer services

[@fauxli3317]

can’t be great if satanic racism exists

[@lauranonette2631]

This is horrible. I hope these doctors get justice

[@marialoves2talk]

horrendous ! i hope he sue them all the way to the cleaners.

[@recoveringsoul755]

Use the stairs!!?? What? That's crazy

[@englishgarden2036]

I can't believe his supervisor told him that.

[@dougedoug2105]

I can believe it. 🙋🏾‍♂️I would’ve still taken the elevator though, and the moment I was accused of being intimidating or threatening I would’ve reversed it back onto them.

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

That's CRAZY. Phenotypically, he looks like he could be MANY other races, even Greek or Italian.

[@errolwillis5737]

This is showing you that African Americans or blacks are still fighting deep classism and racism in 2024. This story was 1 years ago and updates

[@rachelwilliams8735]

What about the nurses?

[@brooklyn3299]

This is so de heartening, why even try to achieve an American Dream if you’ll always be seen as less than?!? This is depressing AF 😭

[@starznight8099]

Well that's what they want, for you to give up on being great and they win.

But you cannot see yourself less than or think of yourself less than- no matter how others see you.

[@snobbishruk751]

Don’t u have to be asleep to dream in the first place. No one dreams while they are awake and conscious.

[@bkm2797]

Wow, if true, that is profoundly wrong! I really respect this physician and his courage to step up and be heard, let's hope those that know the truth, speak the truth.

[@blokcomNativeFaces]

I would bet it's not true. Most people crying about "racism" turns out not to be racism at all.

[@bkm2797]

Bob Sense, who are you to call me a ding dong, at least I'm smart enough to know that I wasn't there! You little man are out of line, I don't know why you choose to behave like you do, but I suggest you rethink how you communicate with others.

[@kirkmitchell2468]

if true? Of course it's true

[@blokcomNativeFaces]

@Ur a JCat Blood I don't believe him just like I didn't believe Jussie Smollett and Bubba Wallace. Many people including myself can see right thru the racism-hoax. I'll give him 1% chance that he's telling the truth.

[@jojothetasmaniansassmonkey8866]

​@@blokcomNativeFaces As a white person who grew up in the south i would have to disagree. racism is alive and well as ever. I've heard the things that get said behind closed doors.

[@cabezitadealgodon]

He is NOT lying. BELIEVE HIM. Shame on Sutter. Shame! I was treated like shit by a non Black doctor at Sutter Alta Bates. How they treated me as a Black patient was literary a nightmare. And I go through racism as a professional in the health field as well. I have been reprimanded for speaking up. This man is a beacon of light going against a Goliath of systemic medical racism.

[@johnnystewart83]

Yes. They are plenty racists.

[@davinxi5926]

Nothing new in the Bay Area . The region of the most progressive 😂. These institutions are systematically racist in it’s structure , but oh well such is life

[@JudyMikeska]

Sickening!! I left Sutter last December, glad I did

[@errolwillis5737]

Judy what were your experiences that you encountered while you worked there? Did you questioned,why this hospital system had few blacks and why customer services was so bad? Look forward hearing your perspectives. Thanks

[@TyTyMcGinty]

The Bay Area doesn’t deserve people like Dr. Nyong’o.

[@Amy-of5lo]

As a black Registered Nurse, I thought this is happening to us only! :(

[@errolwillis5737]

Amy please speak out and fight all such racism. Most HR will punish the blacks and protect the whites. But remember, organizations who practiced such practices tend to offer poor customer services.

[@eboyd2478]

No ma’am, I’m a Black social worker admin, it’s over here too.

[@Amy-of5lo]

@@eboyd2478 That’s so sad!!! 15 years ago, when I first moved to US, I thought the law was so strict here about this. For real, I thought it only occurred in the past. Smh If it still happening in the 21st century, it will never ends.

[@kkw-pal1178]

Yup. And their call to action against raycizm ain't working.

[@laurakyplain2413]

😢sadly happens everywhere, you notice evil in the eyes of soulless people

[@MaryamofShomal]

While I’m a Sutter patient and I love my primary, there definitely is a dearth of black doctors in Sutter/PAMF. Sutter can and must do better.

[@wsol80]

Palo Alto is about 2% African American. Should we expect to see more than 2% African American doctors?

[@roachfamily2434]

I think they ought to just pick a black out of a hat and bam, you're a doctor now, go practice on Maryam Dadar over there.

[@blokcomNativeFaces]

@@wsol80 Exactly.

[@TiredAmerican247]

You don’t hire people based on color of skin

[@blokcomNativeFaces]

@@TiredAmerican247 Unless its based on affirmative action.

[@kenzie-.-]

Good. Kinda. The hospital system itself permits different payments. Two doctors, same exact cases and one is making twice as much. Universal healthcare would stop it but, that's fixing the problem. Equality is not in healthcare and this case could be a start.

[@Nan-59]

Maybe someday the United States can have universal healthcare. I’m 63 so maybe my kids will be alive to see it happen.

[@kenzie-.-]

@@Nan-59 Hope so too. I work side by side at the hospital with people making 3x what I do. 5x. Same job. 😁. I didn't avoid racism only that they share some details. It's a big mess there.

[@Nan-59]

@Shania Van der Halen I’m referring to Medicare for All. I know how that is because I have Medicare and I can get in a doctor in days mere days. Last summer, my nephew, who is 50 years old and his wife moved out to Arizona. Something they been planning on for 10 years. He got a job right away and started working. By November he wasn’t feeling well and he went to the doctor. By the end of November, he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, with two brain tumors. I had to have brain surgery immediately and was flown to the hospital to do that. His insurance is barking at paying for these pills because they are claiming his lung cancer was “pre-existing“. If we had had universal insurance, he would’ve gone to get a new job and still had the same insurance. I thought. In office they took away “pre-existing” illnesses. I do not know if that’s been repealed by someone or what’s going on, all I know is, they’re having trouble getting their extremely high medical bills paid. People in other countries don’t need to have a go-fund-me in order to not lose their homes, when they get sick or injured and have medical bills. There has to be a better way than how we have been doing it. Back in the 50s 60s 70s and 80s you could get a job with really good insurance benefits. It’s not the same way anymore. Many jobs don’t even provide medical insurance today, so how is someone supposed to have insurance if their job doesn’t provide it? Ugh 😩

[@kenzie-.-]

@Shania Van der Halen I think your statement on universal healthcare is anecdotal. Do all countries with universal healthcare have months to see doctors? Even major surgery here is need based which can be months if able. On top of insurance, which can make it take longer for approval.

[@Mindset630]

Let me tell you something, I support these black doctors and please doctors come out with your truth.. This is America Spread, and a Class action suit should be the number 1 thing for African American doctors in the USA. I hear about this all of the time.....My number 1 doctors have been black doctors, they seem to care more...Do a Class Action Suit. Let America know black doctors, your own Experience in the Health Field with Racism We must put an end to Racism in the Health Field as well..It has gotten Worse since the Dr's merged into Company doing.. Many are Wondeing, "Where are our black Dr's? Purposely Ignoring them... Happening in every State in America...

[@Arid379]

I believe it

[@evelynperez8618]

Any updates on this?

[@anglophils645]

As a white person in the South, I am stunned to find out that this type of racism still exists. It may be worse in areas like California, where people of African descent are such a small minority. Here in the South, whites and blacks have grown up together, and I do not see this type of racism taking place.

[@nodatastored684]

I believe it, same group against the black little mermaid... No matter which you put it, same groups

[@gurusrant7474]

I'm glad I don't go to Sutter health for anything and I pick my own doctor black doctor with Kaiser.

[@Angie_YouTube]

I've been looking for one but can't find any at Kaiser 😔

[@julies48a]

I'm so exhausted of this. America has a shortage of doctors period and this is what is going on. Let the man practice his craft. I hope he wins but also some oversight of Sutter from an outside institution is needed to build more equity in staff. I wouldn't want to be a patient there at all. If my doctor is stressed that affects my healthcomes.

[@rachelAmeenah]

I’m glad you called them out doctor!!!

[@beatpirate8]

I’m in sutter Oakland we have many diverse doctors and nurses. Maybe this one is different . I’m glad you are raising this issue. I love where I work but I think it’s a small hospital that’s had a lot of history in Oakland. I feel lucky I work in sf and Oakland. But Palo Alto is really not that far 😑

[@whisper2284]

Pre-2008, my family member worked at Sumter Oakland. Their Management team used draconian practices when dealing with staff. He was on a 3 week parental leave (FMLA) for a new baby and his Manager called him and demanded that he return to the office because they were short staffed. He felt threatened and went to work. That was a FMLA violation. Sutter is ruthless.

[@b.robins7305]

Happens often. Glad it's being reported

[@kabeblak3606]

What's new. This isn't just happening in hospitals. This is happening all across corporate America. Very quietly. Under the radar.

[@ginatyra8451]

I have no doubt this is truth! I have friends who have suffered the same problem because they are black.

[@theresadavidsson7959]

Very sad and also sickening 😢

[@marthaallen8670]

JUSTICE SHALL PREVAIL 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@grandmasonthego]

Its real and continues to happen. In my almost 40years in healthcare I have experienced discrimination. I was labeled " angry, aggressive, & confrontational". I have been physically/verbally attacked in addition to being called the "N" word by both staff and patients all while attempting to carry out my job in a professional manner The AVP at my latest contract attempted to denigrate and label me " aggressive" (after speaking with me for all of 2 minutes), and made several "ageism" comments during an important closed door meeting which included ALL of their upper leadership. I had had enough. I politely interrupted her, called out the racist "dog whistle" for what it was, & addressed the "ageism" comments. I politely reminded them that MY company was engaged to address and assist them in fixing their MANY deficiencies to keep them from losing millions in revenue. I politely reminded their upper leadership who were on the video call that any future interactions of this manner will be immediately forwarded to my legal council after notifying state and federal agencies of their multiple areas of regulatory non-compliance along with my recommendations.

[@user-ds9bl7yx5l]

Were you angry ? Were you aggressive ? Maybe look in the mirror

[@user-ds9bl7yx5l]

You sound horrible.

[@errolwillis5737]

Ageism is discrimination. Thanks Grand ma on the go, for sharing your experiences. If more people speak up then more knowledge will be shared and people can better understand all the problems at this hospital system.

@@user-ds9bl7yx5lin a white racist person mind that is how they see us- but in actuality they project off on us what they really are- angry, aggressive, bitter- no matter how they come at black people we still manage to trump over evil.

[@Nan-59]

Damn that’s HORRIBLE! What the real hell?

[@troyheald77]

Good Reporting====These things are hard to describe sometimes====a deep understanding of racism is needed====Thank You======AAA+++Bedford, Texas

[@errolwillis5737]

Troy I would agree with you. Most media don't report racism and this station did a fair job, although I felt the reporter came across with an attitude because his tone,makes the story seems not true. So racism needs more empathy in order to reporting it. Thanks 👍

[@inezreynolds1281]

So sick

[@beatpirate8]

Thank you. I want to know a follow up as I also am at sutter and this is concerning.

[@ArtTheSinger]

All people pay. Whatever you do you’ll pay.

[@aftae28]

I feel your pain

[@user-ds9bl7yx5l]

And that's why we don't take 'your pain' seriously

[@bf1822]

I have seen this happen numerous times at one of the big medical facilities in California. This facility I am talking about talk about Humankindness. What a Joke. These type of treatments most be STOPPED.

[@user-ds9bl7yx5l]

Too many blacks ruin things for the others.

[@DerpDerp27]

@@user-ds9bl7yx5l Too many white people do the same. Look at what y'all have done to the WORLD.

[@Angie_YouTube]

I couldn't find one black primary care doctor at Kaiser! I'm pretty sure that's why they won't show you the data.

[@user-eh2hj8bx6i]

Sutter, do better.

[@richardgreen7377]

They make all of these rules then break them!

[@charicole7745]

I’m wondering what really happened.

[@lunasiciliani7128]

I am so sorry this ignorance is still going on, even in the professional world. Recent years seem to have given (( some people)) yhe idea its ok to be rude, cruel, prejudice and ruthless. I am so sorry- and without sounding prejudice myself as a white women I do not ever choose a white physician. I do not feel heard or feel any connection or awareness. For 30 years, Ive avoided white male physician's and when I deviate from that I always regret it as someone with a complex medical existence. I am glad we are able to talk aboit this and hopefully this will be the change to flip this awful, antiquated, ignorant behavior . Awareness, altruistic, benevolence and a commitment to do no harm should be every person's oath- the hyppocratic oath. This really upsets me because my best care has come from non white physician's and my worst care - whiter than white. I am ashamed of my own ancestry on a regular basis because there is no excuse in this day and age. None. If not now when? If not you who? Thank you for making this issue open and highlighted to CREATE CHANGE! I-YOU-US-WE-ALL ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@billyjennica2179]

"The issue runs deeper than we initially thought. Despite facing discrimination due to their skin color, Black medical professionals have been met with robbery and hindrances when attempting to establish hospitals in their own communities. It's clear that we need to address the systemic issues plaguing our neighborhoods before we can effectively address the racism perpetuated by these institutions. While I fully support inclusivity and diversity, it's become evident that we must take matters into our own hands and create our own opportunities, rather than relying on systems that have consistently failed us. By building our own institutions and supporting each other, we can create a more equitable and just future for ourselves and our communities."

[@sonofamun8122]

Scary…

[@happynappydrj5238]

Check out the book Black Man in a White Coat.

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

He's an immigrant black American. Nonimmigrant Black American professionals don't even get the opportunity to work these kinds of jobs

[@dougedoug2105]

It’s about a diversity quota. Immigrant blacks check off two boxes; Black and minority. I’ve seen another segment on this same issue, breaking it down even further is the fact that there are no dark skinned black physicians employed at Sutter

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

@@dougedoug2105 this is how our mothers walk away with unexplained fatal injuries after a surgery that shouldn't be complicated. Racist medical systems are deadly to black Americans.

[@errolwillis5737]

Thanks Douge for this recently updates. Diversity is a big problem in most large healthcare systems. Same thing in New York City. I'm assuming that California areas will face the same problems

[@eboyd2478]

@@dougedoug2105This is so interesting. Thank you for this tidbit

[@davinxi5926]

This isn’t diagnosing discrimination. That’s adverse reaction based on doctors discriminating people with certain health conditions and brushing off their symptom. Also can gear towards Medical gas lighting.

[@tiffanyr4355]

Were going to make it no matter how much some of them try to get rid of us or say were notv" qualified " because their sooo qualified because of their skin..but they'll say" not true we work hard" like other folks don't or take the same state board tests..we work harder just for the respect we deserve to be honest...so ignorant and disgusting its sad.if they dont like folks why go to them if their not going to treat you with respect or treat you at all for your issues..their actions are why some folks dont go to the doctor's a lot of the time..because of trust issue hearing these stories can't blame them..glad these stories are being told so qe know

[@veroduenas9027]

Lupita Nyongo’s cousin. Saw him on the red carpet with her.

[@user-ds9bl7yx5l]

who ?

[@MsRobin-rt4jm]

Smh 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@blacksheepdog6969]

medical racism!

[@edenheart3934]

Scary!

[@MicrolineC1]

You Too!! Mic'2023

[@monicateicher3894]

Shocked but not surprised. It’s not only his story, there are other 7 involved in the lawsuit as well. Just because you don’t see it or because it doesn’t happen to you it means that it is not going on. Big respected institutions tend to sweep things under the rug. Sad that he had to sue, lawsuits are long an uncomfortable with much victim blaming. But I hope the truth come forth whatever it might be. Most probably it will settle out of court and be hushed.

[@araventerpriseservicespllc289]

Nothing surprising

[@lissarodrigues8950]

My goodness! These people really think they are God's.

[@placesandspaces3489]

Where is he because I only want a black doctor

[@yvonneplant9434]

He's barely black and they were still upset.

He is black but just fair complexion- we come in all shades- but we are still black people.

[@bobbylee_]

He had to give a deposition with two of his bosses there for the process? That alone tells you what’s up.

Big time intimidation and retaliation. I bet he stuck to his same story.

[@user-vr8to8vv9s]

Hey blk folks,we must ask for blk md's always. Make sure the hospital you go to always get this request and when they can not accommodate your request file a complaint form against the facility. When the board continues to get these complaints they will accommodate you...if not begin to put it on social media and name these institutions and where they are. Start a campaign of dissatisfaction of distrust in their facility. MAKE ALITTLE NOISE AND CONTINUE UNTIL CHANGE IS MADE!!!

[@MindyMoreno-gm1kt]

My name is Anthony mendivil I've been kick out of Lima Linda hospital when the ambulance drop me off then I woke up with tubs were going down my throat my hands was strap on to the restraints after a surgery I ain't the only person I woke up like this neither am Loma Linda hospital left me leaking blood flight 2 yourself I had to use the restroom so I use the restroom in the urine cup I threw it on the floor when cuz he won't talking to me and he came out of the hospital 🏥 he told me clean it up or get out I couldn't get up my leg was hurting too bad 😔😔 there's more to the story

[@dixiemerchant1052]

Use the stairs because whites are uncomfortable? That sounds over the top, implausible. And what man is going to shy away rather than speak right back at that, especially a doctor, who, if you've ever worked in healthcare you know are very confident. I'm sure he did experience discrimination, but that part sounds a little ridiculous!

[@kkw-pal1178]

Another evil structure. Nursing is just as Fvup!

[@supermaple1919]

These doctors have a heck of tolerance to suffer thru such discrimination. Black people seem to be to scared to confront these discrimination and belittling and disconcerting happenings against them .

[@eboyd2478]

We are not scared. We are outnumbered. White people are the only ones that can stop racism. It’s not on us.

[@marthaallen8670]

TO BE ASKED TO TAKE THE STAIRS IS DOWN RIGHT HUMILIATING 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 SAME ON THESE SUPPOSED TO BE HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL DOCTORS 😏😏😏 I CAN'T USED THE WORD INTELLIGENCE, OR WISE TO DESCRIBE THEM 😏😏😏😏🙏🏿

[@marthaallen8670]

SHAME ON THEM 😏😏😏

[@Rockstar-hl9hb]

I‘be seen many reports like this, but never a statement or synopsis… If the police dept. in CA was racist and outrageous for decades, why would you think it ended there? Hence: these are the wives, sons, daughters, brothers and sisters of the men who were moved from Miss. and Al. from the 50’ and 60’s. It’s a trickle effect.

[@Rockstar-hl9hb]

…affect.

[@dorislee3019]

😮

[@Honeedew1LUV]

First, why in the hell are these yt ppl @ Sutter so threatened by Black Excellence?? If the black Dr's were killing pts and being negligent, then by all means send them to the fn moon!! But thats not the case.. if it were u wd NOT hv hired them. And, Sutter (aka Gutter) Health should be ASHAMED!!! This company is dispicable, in my opinion!! And the black doctors, nurses, CNAs, janitors and anyone else they can grab shd file a class action lawsuit, just my 2cents. When tf does it end???? Racism is thee most cowardice act ever.

[@cannonfodder6299]

If any of this was about race, he would not have reached the position of medical director. And yeah there will be a major cut in pay when he was replaced as director.

[@makeit-takeit6707]

It's only about race to him. You don't count, so it's not about you either.👍

[@davinxi5926]

Good point

[@studioorigami7463]

The racist always hide behind none racist. Most people who say America can't be racist because Obama became president didn't vote him themself. So what they do is hide behind those who voted him and sa look "we" voted a black president. So just because he became director doesn't mean they went many who were against it

[@vintran9777]

That doctor do not match the title of the video.

[@saraneuss4089]

Move to the UK

They need to go back where they came from Europe- they stole the land from the indigenous- Indians - black enslaved people built this country- that is why they called it Free Enterprise.

[@claudiasmith039]

Not shocking.

[@SpecialAgent666]

Black Professionals are treated that way in Finance as well. You complaining 😒 and showing your backbone usually results in being laid-off or fired and placed on a Black List why it is often challenging to be re-hired sometimes over the course of several years and when some one checks it out like this issue, the core of these attacks have more to do with race.

[@steven0837]

But, but, but, it doesn't happen to other doctors. Smdh! General catch all, "angry Black guy" 'merika, how can we love you with your history.

[@mytravls]

It happens to others too, they don’t report it. I once went to a hospital in Washington and the nurses were kind of rolling their eyes on that one doctor’s orders.

[@strongmermaid4651]

What's the rest of the story? There's a huge piece missing here and nothing was said about white Dr

They are the ones inflicting the racial discriminations on these black doctors.