Clinical Services - Laguna Beach Community Clinic
Nutrition and Dietetics • Laguna Beach, CA • Since 1985
About
Laguna Beach Community Clinic is a nonprofit, low-cost medical and preventive care provider serving low-income and uninsured residents of Orange County. Founded in 1985 (originally a free clinic in 1970), it now offers a full spectrum of services including medical, dental, and health education with a sliding-fee scale and public support funding. Key clinical services include diabetes management, mental health, pediatrics, HIV/AIDS primary care, obstetrics/gynecology, teen health, women’s wellness, and nutrition. Location and reach: - Headquarters: 362 Third Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 - Four offices in Laguna Beach, California - Serves via updated facilities with expanding capacity to meet community needs Care model: - Not-for-profit, sliding-fee scale for low-income and uninsured residents - Emphasizes preventive care and education - Staffed by a small team (7 employees) with ongoing hiring (2 open positions: Operations Support Staff, Registered Nurse) Access and contact: - Phone: (949) 494-0761 - Website: lbclinic.org Notable context: - Annual revenue around $5.1M - Focus areas include diabetes management, mental health, pediatrics, teen health, women’s health, and nutrition - Part of the broader spectrum of community wellness and non-profit healthcare in Orange County.
Clinic Type
Nutrition and Dietetics
Address
Laguna Beach, CA
Phone
(949)494-0761
info@lbclinic.org
Opening Hours
Not explicitly listed
Telehealth
Not specified
Emergency Care
Not specified
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Not specified beyond private insurance including Covered California; sliding fee discounts based on income/family size.
Sliding fee discounts based on income and family size
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Do you offer nutrition education services?
Yes, we offer nutrition education services and can design a dietary plan based on current research.
What services does the nutrition program offer?
Nutritional education services; nutritionist can design a dietary plan based on current research to help manage conditions like diabetes, joint pain, GI conditions, or BMI goals.
Do you offer any special pay options?
Sliding fee discounts based on income and family size.
Do you accept private insurance?
Yes, including Covered California.
Are there any teen-focused hours?
Every single Friday, Teen Hours from 1pm-5pm.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Apple Maps/Yelp integration: 2.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Indeed: 3.0/5 (2 reviews (employee))
Patients praise
- knowledgeable and friendly staff
- good communication from some staff members
- patients feeling comfortable and cared for
Common complaints
- rude or unprofessional staff behavior at the front desk
- lack of empathy from medical staff
- administrative issues such as incorrect information on referrals
- difficulties or delays in receiving care or follow-ups
- workplace drama and communication issues mentioned by employees
"I just feel so comfortable here. Everyone is friendly, caring and extremely knowledgeable."
— Facebook User Review"A nightmare. Staff sent refer to me with a different name. I took to Doctor who thought it was funny. Staff to nurse and Doctor don't have any empathy. nurse must hate their job."
— Apple Maps/Yelp User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Town Crier: Week of July 25 | Town Crier | lagunabeachindy.com — Jul 25, 2025
- Dolce MD Offers Executive Physicals in Laguna Beach, CA for Comprehensive Health Screening — Jan 15, 2026
- Daily Courier - Dolce MD Offers Comprehensive Concierge Primary Care Services in Laguna Beach, CA — Dec 31, 2025
- Dolce MD Offers Weight Loss Program with In-House Semaglutide Labs in Laguna Beach, CA | FinancialContent — Jul 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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