SVH Urology | Salinas Valley Health
Urology • Salinas, CA • Since 1953
About
Salinas Valley Health (SVH) is a nonprofit, 263-bed acute care medical center in Salinas, CA, founded in 1953. It is part of a larger health network with more than 2,400 staff and a focus on Cancer, Cardiac, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, and Stroke care, led by 322 board-certified physicians. SVH collaborates with larger institutions (e.g., Stanford) and operates a regional network of urgent care, surgery centers, and a Perinatal Diagnostic Center. SVH serves the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula, and surrounding areas, and employs about 672 people (with YoY growth). For urology-specific information, SVH would be the local provider within the Salinas Valley Health system, likely offering urologic services through its hospital and affiliated specialists. If you’re seeking SVH urology details (providers, clinics, appointment scheduling), consider contacting SVH at 831-757-4333 or visiting their site for the urology department page.
Clinic Type
Urology
Address
559 Abbott St, Ste A, Salinas, CA, 93901
Phone
831-422-4500
jhernandezl@SalinasValleyHealth.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What types of urinary problems do you diagnose and treat?
Our practice is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of all types of urinary problems in men, women, and children.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google/Healthgrades data): 1.9/5 (25 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (Urologists at Salinas Valley Health Medical Center): 4/5 (28 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive interactions with specific physicians
- Staff described as helpful, courteous, and professional in some instances
- Efficient initial appointment process for certain patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times and crowded office environment
- Perception of doctors being rushed or inattentive during visits
- Concerns regarding office staff professionalism and scheduling efficiency
- Difficulty with parking and facility access at the main health center
"First appointment went great... Staff was friendly and patient, my overall office time was an hour total... very fast but very through."
— Doctor.com review (2016)"It feels like the Doctor is always triple booked as we wait for a minimum of 1 hour and a half in an crowded room to finally get 5-10 mins with him."
— Birdeye review"Staff are helpful, courteous & professional. Dr Griggs is outstanding. He is professional, detailed & takes all the time to answer your questions."
— Yelp review (July 2026)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Salinas Valley Health Earns National Recognition from U.S. News & World Report — Jul 29, 2025
- Free colon cancer screenings offered at Salinas Valley Health — Nov 17, 2025
- Salinas Valley Health Celebrates Heart Month — Feb 2, 2026
- Megan Giovanetti — Jun 21, 2026
- Salinas Valley Health Launches MyChart Across Medical Center — Nov 10, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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