Primary Care - San Fernando, CA
Family Medicine • San Fernando, CA • Since 1924
About
Primary Care services at San Fernando Community Health Center (SFCHC) in San Fernando, CA - What it is: A nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center offering patient-centered primary care in San Fernando and the surrounding San Fernando Valley. - Services included: Primary care for chronic medical conditions, preventive care, health and wellness education, immunizations, diabetes management, and linkage to behavioral health and case management. - Additional care: Comprehensive dental, pediatric care, obstetrics and gynecology, and HIV prevention initiatives are available within the same health center. - Access and location: Located at 732 Mott Street, San Fernando, CA 91340 (HQ) with nearby public transit and free parking; designed to provide high-quality, affordable care as part of a patient-centered medical home model. - Affiliation and scope: State-of-the-art health center designated as an FQHC, serving the San Fernando Valley and surrounding LA area; nonprofit with 23 employees. - Contact: Phone 818-963-5690; email hlennartz@sfchealthcenter.org. If you’re seeking primary care in San Fernando, SFCHC emphasizes affordable, comprehensive services in a patient-focused setting.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
San Fernando, CA
Phone
818-963-5690
stacy@thegeeregroup.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
SFCHC accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal HMO, FamPact and other commercial plans. Services are available on a sliding fee scale determined by income and family size.
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
FAQs
What insurance plans are accepted?
SFCHC accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal HMO, FamPact and other commercial plans. Services are available on a sliding fee scale determined by income and family size.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- San Fernando Community Health Center (Internal/Self-Reported): 4.83/5 (280)
- San Fernando Primary & Urgent Care (Google Reviews/Aggregate): 4.4/5 to 4.5/5 (79-111)
- San Fernando Internal Medicine (Birdeye): 4.3/5 (30)
- Vitals (Specific Physician Listing): 2.3/5 (Not explicitly stated)
Patients praise
- Attentive, thorough, and knowledgeable physicians
- Friendly and professional office staff at certain locations
- Efficient service and minimal wait times reported by some patients
- Bilingual capabilities and convenient clinic locations/hours
Common complaints
- Long wait times and difficulties with appointment scheduling/rescheduling
- Perceived lack of thoroughness, follow-up, or misdiagnosis by some providers
- Unprofessional or rude behavior by front-desk and administrative staff
- Delays in administrative tasks such as specialist referrals or processing medical equipment requests
"Never imagined I would have had the worst experience I’ve ever had at a facility in Los Angeles; awful customer service and staff... Her energy seemed off-putting and negative right away."
— Medical Clinic «San Fernando Health Center» review site"When I enquired as to what to do about my pain levels, she referred me to a suicide hotline.. I filed a complaint with LA Care. I honestly wouldn't even trust this person to do veterinary care."
— Vitals review for Dr. Ruth L. Hazard"I am satisfied with my doctor Robert Partovy’s performances every time I visit his office. Only when I need an authorization for any specialist it takes too long to receive..."
— San Fernando Medical Center testimonial pageSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Karin Y. Butcher, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in San Fernando, CA — May 14, 2026
- P. Samira Nourbakhsh, MD - Internal Medicine - Encino Primary Care | UCLA Health — Apr 28, 2026
- Dr. David C. Parris, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Panorama City, CA — May 14, 2026
- Valley Community Healthcare (VCH) lanza un nuevo programa de medicina de campo para ampliar el acceso a los servicios de salud a los residentes sin hogar del valle de San Fernando y las comunidades circundantes - Valley Community Healthcare — Nov 4, 2025
- Dr. Victor H. Alvarez Casillas, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Pomona, CA — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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