Primary Care | El Centro Regional Medical Center
Internal Medicine • El Centro, CA • Since 1956 • Two clinic locations locations
About
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.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
ECRMC Calexico Outpatient Center 495 Birch Street Calexico, CA 92231; ECRMC El Centro Outpatient Clinic 385 W Main Street El Centro, CA 92243
Phone
760-482-5000
Linda.gonzaba@ecrmc.org
Opening Hours
Hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services are available at the primary care clinics?
Routine check-ups, wellness and prevention, diabetes/high blood pressure and other chronic condition care, vaccinations, coordination of referrals and specialty care, women's health services, pediatric care, and access to the MyECRMC patient portal.
Where are the two clinic locations?
ECRMC Calexico Outpatient Center, 495 Birch Street, Calexico, CA 92231; ECRMC El Centro Outpatient Clinic, 385 W Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243.
To schedule an appointment how do I contact you?
To schedule an appointment call 760-482-5000.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 59% recommend (Healthgrades) (N/A)
- Promallu: Average rating of 9/5 (likely a data anomaly) (77 patients)
- Medicare/CMS data: 58% would definitely recommend (CMS data) (N/A (Medicare Acute Care Hospital Survey))
Patients praise
- individual providers described as caring and knowledgeable
- specific mention of professional surgery and positive recovery outcomes
- some reports of friendly and thorough interactions with medical staff
Common complaints
- long emergency room wait times
- rude or dismissive behavior from intake and administrative staff
- perceived lack of urgency or responsiveness in emergency care
- concerns regarding communication and coordination of lab/scan orders
"ESTOY MUY AGRADECIDA CON EL DR. CHRISTOPHER LAI... SIEMPRE FUE MUY PROFECIONAL , AMABLE Y RESPONDIO A TODAS MIS DUDAS."
— Healthgrades patient review (translated: I am very grateful to Dr. Christopher Lai... He was always very professional, kind and answered all my questions.)"Emergency room staff is so rude, specially the white older lady at triage... No protocols in place, they stress you out and make your situation worse."
— Promallu patient review"They have been great with my kids. Someone is always supper friendly...being funny or just extra attention...They are very throw."
— MedicalRecords.com patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- ECRMC, PMHD Merger into IVHD in Final Stages - Calexico Chronicle — Feb 4, 2026
- ECRMC receives $11 million California Distressed Hospital grant - KYMA — May 30, 2026
- El Centro Approves Transfer of Hospital Assets to IVHD - Calexico Chronicle — Jul 30, 2025
- Asthma Wellness Program at El Centro Regional Medical Center helps patients manage asthma | News | ivpressonline.com — Jan 31, 2026
- El Centro City Council to tackle hospital property transfer, cardroom wagering limits and opioid relief funding | News | ivpressonline.com — Jul 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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