Merced - Northview - Golden Valley Health Centers
General Surgery • Merced, CA • Since 1972
About
Merced - Northview – Golden Valley Health Centers Merced - GVHC is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving Merced, CA, with multiple locations including Merced headquarters at 737 W. Childs Ave. - Northview Pharmacy (Merced) is expanding services to accept prescriptions from any GVHC medical provider, featuring the Rx App for easier prescription management. - GVHC in Merced provides affordable, accessible health care regardless of ability to pay, with a diverse staff and a network of over 45 centers nationwide.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
3940 Sandpiper Ave. Merced, CA 95340
Phone
Appointments: (209) 722-gvhc (4842)
info@cvpace.org
Opening Hours
Office Hours Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Urgent Care Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are the office hours?
Office Hours Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Urgent Care Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
What is the address for this location?
3940 Sandpiper Ave. Merced, CA 95340.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Aggregated): 4.7 - 4.8 / 5 stars
- Yelp: 1.6 / 5 stars (169 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive experiences with specific doctors who are described as caring and thorough
- Clean and welcoming environment at some locations
- Convenient urgent care access for some patients
Common complaints
- Difficulties reaching the office by phone and long hold times
- Long wait times for appointments and at clinics
- Perceived lack of thoroughness in patient care (feeling rushed)
- Issues with communication, referrals, and prescription processing
- Staff interactions perceived as unprofessional or rude
- Concerns regarding prenatal care quality and health equity
"No body picks up their phones Getting an appointment is an issue Will not go back Will not recommend"
— Yelp review"I think my doctor Dr. Misra is an awesome doctor with A LOT of heart... My doctor actually cares about his patients. He goes above and beyond..."
— Birdeye review"Not only do they not answer phone calls on a timely manner, when they do they’re so incompetent they don’t know how to transfer calls."
— Birdeye reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Golden Valley Health Centers Expands Access to Pharmacy ... — Jun 3, 2026
- Golden Valley Health Center - Merced -Northview — Nov 5, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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