Golden Valley Health Center - Women's Health-Merced - HCAI
Women's Health • Merced, CA
Clinic Type
Women's Health
Address
797 W Childs Ave Merced, CA 95341
Phone
9164408300
SACReceptionist@hcai.ca.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 1.6 out of 5 stars (brand-wide) (169 reviews (brand-wide))
- Healthgrades: 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 review)
Patients praise
- Clean and welcoming office environment
- Appreciation for specific doctors who are described as empathetic, thorough, and caring (e.g., Dr. Misra, Dr. Melody Castillo)
- Some instances of friendly, helpful staff interactions
- Occasional experiences of quick, efficient service
Common complaints
- Long wait times before appointments and long hold times on the phone
- Reports of rude, dismissive, or unprofessional front desk and medical staff
- Feeling rushed, neglected, or that concerns are ignored during appointments
- Difficulties with scheduling, prescription management, and referral processes
- Concerns regarding inconsistent quality of care and lack of thoroughness from certain providers
"The women's clinic at Golden Valley Health Centers on Childs Ave. in Merced, CA is the WORST clinic I have ever been to. The women at the front desk would ..."
— Yelp"Many reviewers express dissatisfaction with long waiting times before appointments... while some staff members are described as friendly and helpful, others exhibit dismissive behavior towards patient concerns."
— Wheree"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..."
— BirdeyeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Protect Your Health with a Mammogram - Golden Valley Health Centers — Oct 7, 2025
- Golden Valley Health Centers Expands Access to Pharmacy Services in Merced - Golden Valley Health Centers — Jun 3, 2026
- Hazel May A. Bais - Nurse Practitioner in Merced, CA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Vicki R. Gordon, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Merced, CA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Samuel Loredo, MD - OB-GYN in Merced, CA — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More women's health clinics in Merced
Golden Valley Health Centers (GVHC) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center based in Merced, California. Founded in 1972, GVHC operates 4 offices in Central California and provides a broad range of healthcare services with a focus on accessibility for all, regardless of ability to pay. Services include family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, podiatry, dental care, optometry, behavioral health, health education, and community outreach. GVHC emphasizes diverse staff and clinicians and is part of a larger network with over 1,000 employees nationwide. Contact: webcontact@gvhc.org; main phone: 866-682-4842. Locations near Merced, CA, including the HQ at 737 W. Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341.
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