Hematology & Oncology - Lestonnac Free Clinic
Hematology • Norwalk, CA • Since 1979
About
Summary: The Lestonnac Free Clinic is a nonprofit healthcare provider offering free medical, dental, and vision services to uninsured and low-income residents across Southern California (Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties). Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Orange, CA, the clinic runs on donor generosity and a volunteer workforce, supported by 48 staff and volunteer providers. It operates four offices in the U.S., centered at 1215 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA. Services focus on primary care, preventative medicine, specialty care, and patient education, with a mission to serve low-income and uninsured populations. Note: The provided materials list general services (medical, dental, vision) and staff/locations but do not specify a Hematology & Oncology program or services specific to Norwalk. If you’re seeking Hematology & Oncology care specifically in Norwalk, you may need to contact the clinic directly at info@lestonnacfreeclinic.org or (714) 633-4600 to confirm current offerings, affiliated specialists, or any Norwalk-based partnerships.
Clinic Type
Hematology
Address
1215 E Chapman, Orange, CA 92866, US
Phone
(714) 633-4600
info@lestonnacfreeclinic.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 3.6/5 stars (27 reviews)
Patients praise
- Access to free care for the uninsured
- Kind, patient, and compassionate staff and volunteer doctors
- Efficient specialty care and successful diagnostic outcomes in some cases
- Helpful for those without insurance or waiting for coverage
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and results
- Perceived lack of communication or follow-up regarding urgent medical issues
- Frustration with diagnostic processes and internal referrals
"The doctor told her to schedule an ultrasound to see what it was. The appointment was 2 weeks out... In the mean time they did not give her any medication for her pain... They do not care what people could be going through."
— Yelp review"The Doctors here are Amazing! First of all I like to say thank you so much for helping me! For me I had just started working and my 90 days weren’t up so I had no insurance, so this place was a God sent."
— Unilocal reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. George F. Zahrah, MD - Norwalk, CT - Breast Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology - Request Appointment — Dec 26, 2025
- Norwalk Hospital First In Connecticut To Offer Noninvasive Liver Tumor Treatment | Norwalk Daily Voice — Jun 19, 2026
- Norwalk Hospital First in Connecticut to Offer Histotripsy for Inoperable Liver Tumors - Good Morning Wilton — Jun 30, 2026
- Dr. Vipra Sharma, MD - Hematologist-Oncologist in Fairfield, CT — May 14, 2026
- 2 oncology nurses dedicate their Closer to Free ride to patient who lost battle with leukemia – NBC Connecticut — Jul 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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California Hematology Oncology Medical Group (CHOMG) is a headquarter-based medical practice in El Segundo, CA, with three offices in the Los Angeles area (El Segundo and Torrance). They specialize in hematology and oncology services. Key facts: - Industry: Medical Practices (Hematology & Oncology) - Locations: 3 offices in California (primarily El Segundo; Torrance) - Contact: vtokatlian@chomg.com, +1-310-649-7222 - Website: chomg.com - NAICS/SIC: 62/621; 80/801 - Size: About 7 employees If you’re seeking cancer and blood disorder specialists specifically in Norwalk, CA, CHOMG does not list Norwalk as an office location; their known locations are El Segundo and Torrance. For Norwalk, consider nearby specialists in the greater Los Angeles area.
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