Family Medicine Specialist | Primary Care Doctor in El Centro, CA
Family Medicine • El Centro, CA
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
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Phone
7606935372
hello@hedyandhopp.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Social Media
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthline: 5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.1/5.0 (16 reviews)
- Vitals: 4.5/5.0 (17 reviews)
- WebMD Care: 4.0/5.0 (27 ratings)
- WebMD Care: 5.0/5.0 (32 ratings)
- Birdeye: 4.8/5.0 (273 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.2/5.0 (8 reviews)
- RateMDs: 3.1/5.0 (5 reviews)
Patients praise
- High level of medical knowledge and experience among established physicians
- Many patients value physicians who take the time to listen and explain conditions clearly
- Compassionate and respectful care reported by many long-term patients
- Efficiency in addressing health issues and avoiding unnecessary referrals
- Availability of bilingual (English/Spanish) services in the community
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times
- Concerns regarding office staff professionalism and communication, including handling of insurance queries
- Occasional negative feedback about bedside manner and perceived rudeness
- Mixed experiences regarding billing, copayments, and hidden fees
- Patient frustration when doctors leave a clinic without clear transition plans
"Hands down one of 3 top physicians in the valley. He’s very knowledgeable, kind and efficient."
— Healthgrades (Dr. John Friedline)"As soon as they hear Med-I-Cal, they become very rude and sometimes, simply hang up on you."
— RateMDs (Dr. Jorge F. Robles)"Dr. Suarez has treated me for over 25 years. I have found him to be professional, reassuring, and a knowledgeable doctor who cares about my well-being."
— WebMD (Dr. Lorenzo Suarez)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. John Friedline, MD - Family Medicine Physician in El Centro, CA | Healthgrades — Jul 6, 2016
- Gilberto Cota, M.D. | El Centro Regional Medical Center — Nov 13, 2025
- PRABHDEEP SINGH, MD - 2061 Ross Ave, El Centro, California — Jul 7, 2026
- Imperial Valley Family Care Medical - Irvine CA Locations and Providers
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) is a nonprofit, acute-care hospital serving the Imperial Valley since 1956. It expanded from a 34-bed facility to 161 beds after a $44 million modernization. ECRMC operates multiple outpatient centers (primary and specialty care) in El Centro and Calexico, plus a Wound Healing Center, Outpatient Oncology/Hematology & Infusion Center, and Outpatient Medical Imaging. The hospital emphasizes accessible, high-quality care with a community-focused team of physicians, nurses, and staff. Headquarters: El Centro, CA. Main contact: 760-339-7100. Website: ecrmc.org.
Imperial Valley Family Care Medical Group (IVFCMG) is a small medical practice based in Brawley, CA, with 3 offices including one in Imperial, CA. The group comprises physicians, family nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, employing about 19 people. It provides general medical care across its facilities and serves Imperial Valley residents through a network of clinics and allied staff. Key details: - Headquarters: Brawley, California; additional office in Imperial, CA (516 W Aten Rd Ste 1, Imperial, CA 92251) - Other location: Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (office listed under locations) - Website: ivfcmg.com - Services: Medical care provided by a medical group (family practice with NPs/PAs) - Contact: info@ivfcmg.com; Phone: (760) 768-5246; (760) 355-7730 - Employees: 19 - Reputation: Employer rating 3.4/5 (7 reviews) Notes: - The “El Centro” reference appears only in alumni/office-related contexts rather than as a dedicated El Centro facility; the main US offices are in Brawley and Imperial, CA. - If you need location-specific details for El Centro, confirm via IVFCMG contact or LinkedIn.
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