Merced Women's Health | Golden Valley Health Centers | California
Women's Health • Merced, CA • Since 1972
About
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.
Clinic Type
Women's Health
Address
797 West Childs Ave., Merced, CA 95341
Phone
(209) 722-4842
info@cvpace.org
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
Appointments contact
(209) 722-4842
What are the office hours?
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Golden Valley Health Center): 4.7/5 star rating (283 reviews)
- Birdeye (Golden Valley Health Centers): 4.7/5 star rating (370 reviews)
- Birdeye (Golden Valley Health Centers): 4.8/5 star rating (430 reviews)
- Yelp (Golden Valley Health Centers - Merced): criticized as “WORST clinic I have ever been to” (no numeric rating captured in snippet) (review count not captured in snippet)
- Yelp (Golden Valley Health Center - brand page): 1.6 average rating (169 reviews)
Patients praise
- Caring, informative women’s health provider(s) and staff helpfulness
- Clean environment / welcoming clinic atmosphere
- Quick or not-extensive wait time reported by some reviewers
Common complaints
- Long waiting times / being seen late
- Front desk/phone issues (e.g., long hold times, difficulty getting prescriptions processed)
- Rushed or dismissive care / staff not listening or appearing cold
- Communication issues and trouble with prescription/referral follow-through
"“Every time I have an appointment, they take about 40 min to let me in and see the doctor… They never see you on time.”"
— Birdeye review snippet for Golden Valley Health Center (Merced)"“From the moment I walked in the staff at the front was super helpful… The gyno Melody Castillo was supper informative and made me feel comfortable…”"
— Birdeye review snippet for Golden Valley Health Center (Merced)"“Having to wait on hold for 30 minutes everytime I call… is ridiculous.”"
— Birdeye review snippet for Golden Valley Health Centers (Merced)Synthesized 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
- Golden Valley Health Centers launches Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) - Golden Valley Health Centers — Nov 10, 2025
- 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.
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