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Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is a nonprofit, independent health system based in Hermiston, Oregon. Key points relevant to pediatrics in Umatilla County: - Services: Comprehensive pediatric care through GSHCS’s Medical Group, including Primary Care for Children (Family Medicine, Pediatrics). The system provides a full range of hospital-based and outpatient services that support pediatric needs. - Facility and scope: Flagship acute care hospital with 24/7 Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, and inpatient/outpatient surgical services. Located in Hermiston, serving Northeast Oregon (Umatilla and Morrow Counties) with over 200 credentialed providers and a broad array of pediatric-related programs. - Pediatric-focused leadership: Includes a Children’s Center Director and dedicated pediatric and family medicine roles within the Medical Group and Clinic leadership. - Additional pediatric-enabled services: Family Medicine and Internal Medicine primary care that serve children, as well as related services such as cardiopulmonary rehab, home health, hospice, and infusion therapy, which can support pediatric patients and families. - Access and education: Community health and outreach initiatives, wellness education, and access points for scheduling pediatric care. If you’re specifically looking for pediatric specialists or clinics in Umatilla County, GSHCS supports pediatric care through its Family Medicine and Pediatrics offerings within Hermiston, with additional imaging, lab, and supportive services on-site. For precise pediatric providers, appointment availability, or in-network details, contact GSHCS or visit gshealth.org.

Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

Good Shepherd Pediatrics, 600 NW 11th Street, Suite E-33, Hermiston, OR 97838

Phone

541.667.3740

Email

ccozad@gshealth.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Pediatrics
  • Lactation consultations
  • Preventative health screenings
  • Care for sick children
  • Encourage healthy lifestyles
  • Provide the recommended immunizations
  • Diagnose and treat injuries
  • Referrals and collaborations with specialists when needed

Team

  • Dr. Ekene Ajufo, Pediatrics — Pediatrics
  • Dr. Daniel Canal, Pediatrics — Pediatrics
  • Dr. Lina Castillo, Pediatrics — Pediatrics
  • Dr. Amjad Mahfoud, Pediatrics — Pediatrics
  • Dr. Madalina Mindrut, Pediatrics — Pediatrics

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

If this is a medical emergency please call 911.

Emergency information provided on page.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Facebook: 62% recommend (265 reviews)
  • US News & World Report: 87% willing to recommend
  • Birdeye (Emergency Room specifically): 2.6 stars (18 reviews)
  • Google (via Nursa): 3.50 stars (623 reviews)

Patients praise

  • High percentage of patients willing to recommend the facility
  • Some sources note generally positive patient ratings for hospital care quality

Common complaints

  • Reports of long wait times in the emergency department
  • Patient dissatisfaction with communication and bedside manner from some staff/physicians
  • Medical malpractice lawsuits involving allegations of negligence against specific physicians and the facility

"If you want to feel like they don’t care/ know what’s wrong or you enjoy having your pain minimized this is the place for you!"

Birdeye user review of ER

"Unfriendly rude bedside manner. Did not explain procedures to patient, did not ask patients if they had questions or concerns..."

RateMDs user review of physician at facility

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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