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Salinas Valley Health (SVH) is a nonprofit, 263-bed acute care medical center based in Salinas, California, founded in 1953. It offers comprehensive women’s health services as part of its broad care continuum, including obstetrics and other maternity-related care. SVH emphasizes nursing excellence (ANCC Magnet Recognition® in 2021) and a wide range of specialties (Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Stroke Center). The organization operates with about 2,400 staff and collaborates with larger institutions (e.g., Stanford) to extend its reach. SVH serves the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula, and surrounding regions and provides emergency care to over 6,300 patients annually. Contact: news@salinasvalleyhealth.com; 831-757-4333. Headquarters: 450 E. Romie Lane, Salinas, CA 93901.

Clinic Type

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)

Address

250 San Jose Street, Salinas, CA 93901

Phone

831-758-8223

Email

jhernandezl@SalinasValleyHealth.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Obstetrics
  • Gynecology

Team

  • Azra S. Ayubi, Obstetrics and Gynecology — MD
  • Rachel R. Beck, Obstetrics and Gynecology — MD
  • Erica W. Chan, Obstetrics and Gynecology — MD
  • Natalie M. Friedricks, Obstetrics and Gynecology — MD
  • Kenneth A. Jones, Obstetrics and Gynecology — MD
  • Gregory I. Kanter, Urogynecology — MD
  • Elida C. Marquez, Obstetrics and Gynecology — MD
  • Katherine R. Noel, Obstetrics and Gynecology — MD

Insurance & Payment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp/MapQuest (Healthcare For Women): 3.0 stars (54 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Azra Ayubi): 3.7 stars (13 ratings)
  • Birdeye (Salinas Valley Medical Clinic): 4.1 stars (234 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Professional and well-maintained facility environment
  • Some providers recognized for being knowledgeable, kind, and understanding
  • Appreciation for clear communication and patient-centered care by specific staff members
  • Efficient care in emergency or urgent situations for some patients

Common complaints

  • Perceived lack of empathy and rushed communication from some providers
  • Frustration regarding appointment cancellations and delays in receiving care
  • Difficulties with billing and administrative processes
  • Challenges with long wait times for appointments and clinical services

"I would not recommend Dr. Ayubi. She was not empathetic. She always seemed in a rush. I did see Dr. Jones and he was very nice and understanding."

Yelp review excerpt

"I’m 8 months pregnant and haven’t seen the docter in a month, and they just cancelled my next apt so that means I wouldn’t see my docter for 2 months. How ridiculous. Do not recommend this place."

Healthgrades review excerpt

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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