Alisson Sombredero MD, Aahivs, Abim
About Alisson Sombredero MD, Aahivs, Abim
Alisson Sombredero, MD, serves as the Medical Director at the Native American Health Center in Oakland, California, where he focuses on providing accessible healthcare to underserved communities. He has extensive experience in HIV care, gender-affirming services, and addressing healthcare disparities among marginalized groups.
Work at Native American Health Center
Alisson Sombredero serves as the Medical Director at the Native American Health Center in Oakland, California. He has held this position since 2022, focusing on developing low barrier access to care for underserved communities. His work emphasizes support for marginalized groups, particularly individuals experiencing homelessness. In this role, he aims to enhance healthcare accessibility and improve health outcomes for these populations.
Education and Expertise
Alisson Sombredero obtained his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Universidad de La Sabana, completing his studies from 1997 to 2004. He furthered his education at the University of California, San Francisco, where he completed an HIV fellowship and became an HIV specialist from 2012 to 2013. He also studied at Alameda Health System, achieving the title of Internist from 2009 to 2012. His expertise includes gender affirming care, LGBTQ+ healthcare services, addiction medicine, and Hepatitis C treatment.
Professional Background
Alisson Sombredero has a diverse professional background in various healthcare roles. He worked as the HIV Division Chief and Medical Director of The Adult Immunology Clinic at Alameda Health System from 2013 to 2019. He also served as the Chief Medical Officer at San Francisco Community Health Center from 2019 to 2021. His previous experience includes roles as a National HIV consultant at Clinician Consultation Center and as an HIV specialist at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.
Achievements in Healthcare Management
In his career, Alisson Sombredero has focused on healthcare management, quality improvement, and healthcare innovation. He served as the National Medical Director at Tia for a brief period in 2021 to 2022. His initiatives have included addressing stigma in Latinx, Black, and Brown communities through targeted healthcare programs. He is recognized for his contributions to comprehensive healthcare management, particularly for underserved populations.