Pediatrics | Santa Cruz Community Health Centers
Pediatrics • Santa Cruz, CA • Since 1974
About
Santa Cruz Community Health is a nonprofit FQHC offering comprehensive, patient-centered primary care in English and Spanish for all ages, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Their services include pediatrics, women's health, integrated Chinese medicine, acupuncture and chiropractic care, behavioral health, and urgent care, with a focus on social justice and health as a human right. The organization operates mainly in Santa Cruz, CA, with multiple clinics (including the Santa Cruz Women’s Health Center and East Cliff Family Health Center) designated as NCQA Level 3 patient-centered medical homes. For pediatrics, they provide child- and family-centered medical care as part of their broad clinical offering. Key executives and a 86-person staff support a yearly revenue of about $22.1M. They emphasize accessibility, serving all patients regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
125 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, US
Phone
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google Reviews: 4.3/5
Patients praise
- community-oriented and holistic approach to care
- skilled and caring providers reported by some patients
- comprehensive services (integrated behavioral health, acupuncture, chiropractic)
- sliding fee scale and affordable, accessible care
- culturally competent and respectful staff
Common complaints
- difficulties with appointment scheduling
- frequent missed calls
- perceived inconsistency in service quality among staff
- concerns about accuracy of diagnoses and treatment plans, particularly regarding medication management
- parking availability during peak times
- strict policies regarding appointment punctuality
"The care I have received at Santa Cruz Community Health has been a wonderful experience, Dr. Bellows is caring and has been a God send as far as I'm ..."
— Yelp review"Many patients highlight difficulties with appointment scheduling and frequent missed calls, which can hinder access to care."
— Wheree review summarySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Santa Cruz Community Health Announces Leadership Transition in Medical Department | Santa Cruz Community Health CentersSanta Cruz Community Health Centers — Sep 22, 2025
- Santa Cruz County children are at risk for whooping cough and measles. Vaccines can protect them. - Lookout Santa Cruz — May 5, 2026
- Sutter Expands Access to Care in Freedom and Watsonville | Vitals — Jun 30, 2026
- California Children’s Services Whole Child Model | DHCS — Oct 11, 2025
- Free Clinics Provide Physicals For Youth in Santa Cruz | Vitals — May 22, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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