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- Community Health Care (nonprofit) provides affordable, high-quality family care in the greater Tacoma and Pierce County area, including Lakewood. - Mission: deliver the highest quality health care with compassionate service for all; care offered regardless of insurance status. - Services: family practice for all ages; patient advocate services; FAQs, blogs, events; privacy policy and accreditation information; organizational leadership and governance details. - Locations: multiple offices in Washington, including 10510 Gravelly Lake Dr SW (Lakewood, WA) and other Tacoma-area sites; headquarters at 1148 Broadway, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402. - Overview: founded 1969, headlined in Tacoma, with a broad community focus and patient-centered care model.

Clinic Type

Internal Medicine

Address

10510 Gravelly Lake Drive SW Lakewood, WA 98499

Phone

1-253-589-7030

Email

patientadvocate@commhealth.org

Opening Hours

Monday — Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Closed for Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM; 2nd Wednesday of Each Month: Closed at 12:00 PM for the remainder of the day; Saturday & Sunday: Closed; Major Holidays: Closed

Services Offered

  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Family Medicine
  • OB/GYN
  • Behavioral Health
  • Pediatrics? (not listed)
  • Medical Providers Directory
  • Eastside Medical Clinic (associated)

Team

  • Joel Alvarez, MD — Medical Provider
  • Johnny Erkins, MD — Medical Provider (OB/GYN)
  • Gregory Hudson, Psyc ARNP — Behavioral Health Provider
  • Gayle Matthews, MD — Medical Provider (OB/GYN)
  • Mortensen, PA-C — Medical Provider
  • Brittany Padjen, LICSW — Behavioral Health Provider
  • Stephanie Penalver, MD — Medical Provider
  • Edward Seto, MD — Medical Provider
  • Holly Torgerson, ARNP — Medical Provider
  • Isaura Torres, ARNP — Medical Provider
  • Lori Weller, ARNP — Medical Provider
  • Amanda Wolf, MD — Medical Provider

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye: 2.7 stars (Hilltop location, part of same system) (92 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Friendly and receptive staff members
  • Perceived care for the community served
  • Appreciation for specific pharmacy personnel

Common complaints

  • Administrative and communication issues regarding appointments and referrals
  • Delays and confusion with pharmacy services and prescription transfers
  • Reports of poor patient experiences with specific providers and procedures

"There is utter confusion at the entire place. I understand people need low cost health care but this is not it."

— Community Health Care - Lakewood Family Medical Clinic user review

"Thank you Lakewood community health Care staff for treating us like me matter! My fav part is the pharmacy, they're always so friendly!"

— Yelp review of Lakewood Health Center

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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