Gastroenterology - Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
Gastroenterology • El Centro, CA • Since 1950 • 3 (El Centro and Brawley clinics associated with Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District) locations
About
Gastroenterology at Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in El Centro - Overview: Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District is a nonprofit, 107-bed acute care hospital in Imperial Valley, California (headquartered in Brawley). Founded in 1950, it operates a range of services including emergency, obstetrics (perinatal/Women’s Center), cancer care, wound clinic, physical therapy, and specialized clinics. - Gastroenterology connection: While the provided content highlights broad hospital services and clinics (digestive and liver disease clinic mentioned), specific gastroenterology program details (scope, physicians, endoscopy services) are not enumerated in the highlights. - Locations: Main facilities in Brawley, CA (HQ). The request references El Centro; the district serves Imperial Valley with facilities in the region, including Calexico Health Center and related clinics. - Notable capabilities relevant to gastroenterology may include Digestive and Liver Disease Clinic as part of the health system’s offerings, along with general hospital services that support GI care (emergency, radiology, laboratory, surgical services). If you need, I can refine this with exact GI services, endoscopy availability, and physician names once you provide or confirm a source specific to the El Centro GI program.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
1600 So. Imperial Ave. El Centro, CA 92243; 751 W. Legion Rd. Ste. 303 Brawley, CA 92227; 1503 N. Imperial Ave., Ste. 201 El Centro, CA 92243-6302
Phone
760-353-5000; 760-351-4466; 760-337-1000; (additional: 760-351-3333 (Pioneers Memorial Hospital main))
medicalrecords@pmhd.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades and SeniorHealthDatabase (Hospital): Approx. 57% to 61% of patients recommend the hospital (8 reviews (for health center location))
- WebMD Care (Affiliated Physician): 4.5 out of 5 stars (for an affiliated gastroenterologist) (21 ratings, 2 reviews)
Patients praise
- Cleanliness of rooms and facilities reported in some patient experiences
- Instances of professional and caring staff noted, particularly in the emergency room setting
- Some physicians receive high individual satisfaction ratings from patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and at facilities
- Concerns regarding poor communication from doctors, nurses, and staff
- Staff responsiveness identified as an area for improvement
- Instances of patients feeling unheard or dismissed by providers
- Frustrations with administrative processes and follow-up on test results
"This doctor made me feel horrible and treated me like I was a hypochondriac... I strongly recommend to NOT see this doctor because he doesn't take his patients seriously and wants to ignore you and not help you."
— RateMDs review for an affiliated gastroenterologist"Honestly staff here are very unhelpful and the doctors themselves aren't any better. While there are a few good doctors, the three that I have seen have been absolutely horrible. The wait time is also beyond ridiculous."
— Birdeye review for Pioneers Health Center"Great hospital staff, especially in the ER. Nonjudgmental, caring and highly professional. Thanks for caring!"
— Yelp review for Pioneers Memorial Healthcare DistrictSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Irvine CA Locations and Providers - Imperial Valley Family Care Medical
- Dr. John Friedline, MD - Family Medicine Physician in El Centro, CA
- ECRMC, PMHD Merger into IVHD in Final Stages - Calexico Chronicle — Feb 4, 2026
- El Centro Approves Transfer of Hospital Assets to IVHD - Calexico Chronicle — Jul 30, 2025
- ECRMC receives $11 million California Distressed Hospital grant - KYMA — May 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology Services at El Centro Regional Medical Center - Comprehensive digestive care: Specialists provide evaluation and treatment for a wide range of digestive disorders, from common to complex conditions. - Services and focus: Advanced gastroenterology and hepatology care delivered by experienced physicians, with emphasis on quality, comfort, and coordinated patient care. - Additional context: Part of ECRMC’s network of outpatient centers and specialty services, supporting overall digestive health within the Imperial Valley.
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