Roots Pediatrics Clinic | Healing Our Community From Within
Pediatrics • Oakland, CA • Since 2008
About
Summary: Roots Community Health is a Oakland-based nonprofit focused on reducing health disparities in East Oakland. Established in 2008, it operates as a community health center providing comprehensive healthcare, behavioral health, and wraparound services with a strong emphasis on culturally responsive care, community empowerment, and addressing root causes of illness. The organization offers physician care at patient homes and residential facilities, and runs community-based research, rehabilitation, education, training, and employment opportunities. Headquarters is at 9925 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, with 14 offices nationwide (all in the U.S.). Notable details: 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ~115 employees, annual revenue ~$11M, industry in Hospitals and Health Care. For Roots Pediatrics Clinic context, Roots focuses on delivering patient-centered, community-driven health services in East Oakland and surrounding areas.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
9925 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94603, US
Phone
+1-510-533-1248
RET@Rootsclinic.org
Opening Hours
Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
We also offer a sliding scale for uninsured/ineligible individuals. Please contact us to discuss how you can access cost-effective care.
sliding scale for uninsured/ineligible
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What ages does Roots Pediatrics Clinic serve?
The clinic provides primary, preventative and sick care to children from birth to 21 years old.
What are the clinic hours?
Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 92% recommend (27 reviews)
- Charity Navigator: 2-star rating (71% overall)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for friendly and professional clinical staff
- Supportive community atmosphere for many patients
- Positive experiences with specific providers
- High recommendation rate from users on social media platforms
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional behavior by non-clinical staff
- Concerns regarding administrative structure and communication lapses
- Allegations of poor patient follow-up or care coordination
- Some staff described the working environment as hostile or confrontational
- Charity Navigator rating reflects a need for improvement regarding financial impact reporting
"The housing navigators and housing supervisors are horrible! They pick and choose who they want to help and are very unprofessional."
— LocalityBiz user review"I love this place. The staff is very professional and friendly. Wish I could give a higher rating."
— Yelp review"The Roots staff and organization are superb. They provided the three of us special treatment... The staff made a friendly and sustainable connection."
— LocalityBiz user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- ROOTS COMMUNITY HEALTH - Updated July 2026 - Yelp — Jul 9, 2026
- Welcome Wednesday: Where Access Meets Dignity | Healing Our Community From Within — Mar 31, 2026
- New Partnership Connects Health Care and Child Care for Oakland’s Expecting Families • The David and Lucile Packard Foundation — Mar 26, 2026
- Health center for East Oakland youth breaks ground — Oct 22, 2025
- Advancing Street Medicine: A Bridge From Street to Stability | Healing Our Community From Within — Mar 31, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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