VOFP Valley Oak Family Practice 1202 Maricopa Highway, Ojai, CA ...
Primary Care • Ojai, CA
About
Valley Oak Family Practice (VOFP) is a small, patient-centered primary care clinic based in Ojai, California. Key details: - Location: 1202 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023 (two offices listed at the same address) - Services: Preventive medicine, physicals and well-child checks, treatment of acute illnesses/injuries, sports medicine, chronic disease management, immunizations, annual male/female exams, and osteopathic manipulative treatment. - Contact: Phone (805) 640-0068 - Scope: Primary care provider focused on compassionate, community-oriented care - Organization: 1 employee (growth noted), affiliated with Community Memorial Healthcare network - Access: Monthly visits ~874; strong local (US) focus If you’re looking for VOFP specifically at 1202 Maricopa Highway, this is the correct Ojai location offering broad primary care services.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
1202 Maricopa Highway, Ojai, CA, USA
Phone
805-640-0068
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Go to 911 or nearest emergency room for emergencies
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What can you do in the Patient Portal?
Schedule Appointments; Medical Records; Lab Results; Non-Urgent Message to your Provider; Medication Refills; Make Payments; Update your Health History.
What services are offered at Valley Oak Family Practice?
Preventative Medicine and Physicals, Well child checks, Treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, Sports Medicine, Management of Chronic Medical Illnesses, Immunizations, Annual male and female exams, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment.
Who are the providers?
Maria L. Halvorson, D.O.; Helen Petroff, M.D.; Cathy Estill, F.N.P.; Natalie Horn, D.O.; Michelle Griffith, F.N.P.; Kristyna Fong, D.O.; Wallace Baker, M.D.; Nicole Kehoe, M.D.; Andrew Mace, D.O.
How can I make an appointment?
Make Appointment (portal links provided on site).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD: 5.0 (for Dr. Douglas Nelson) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Appreciated as a locally based alternative to large health groups
- Some individual providers, such as Dr. Douglas Nelson, receive high ratings for communication and thoroughness
- Often recommended in local community discussions as an accessible primary care option
Common complaints
- Reports of poor communication and follow-up regarding specialist referrals
- Concerns about medical record accuracy and potential errors
- Allegations of dismissive behavior and lack of focus on chronic, complex health issues
- Reports of unprofessional conduct by some providers
"Dr. Halvorson knew nothing about a health problems I had for many years and which this practice sent me to specialists. No communication or care regarding follow up care from the specialists which I was refered. My records intertwined with another patient's."
— Vitals.com review of Dr. Maria L. Halvorson"I can't recommend them strongly enough. They are also expanding and bringing on new providers."
— Nextdoor user community recommendationSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ben Franklin’s steampunk toy factory pulls out all the spooky stops | Culture | ojaivalleynews.com — Oct 26, 2025
- Maricopa Hwy. south of Wheeler Gorge Campground closes Sept. 19-22 | County | ojaivalleynews.com — Sep 19, 2025
- Valley View Preserve in Topatopa foothills offers many hiking trails | Outdoors | ojaivalleynews.com — Apr 2, 2026
- This retiring Ventura doctor prescribed family care, social justice — Jan 21, 2026
- Wetland Walk at Ojai Meadows Preserve – Ojai & Southern California Herb Walks with Lanny Kaufer — Jan 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Community Memorial Clinic – Maricopa Highway Ojai is part of the Community Memorial Health System, formed in 2005 by the merger of Community Memorial Hospital (Ventura) and Ojai Valley Community Hospital. The system includes two hospitals and eleven family-practice health centers serving Ventura County communities. The Ojai location focuses on family medicine and OB/GYN care, with recent updates to facilities to better serve patients and families. The organization operates primarily from two offices in Ventura, CA (HQ at 147 N Brent St) and maintains community events and updates across its sites.
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