Merced Women's Health
Women's Health • Merced, CA • Since 1972
About
Golden Valley Health Centers (GVHC) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center based in Merced, California. Founded in 1972, GVHC operates 4 offices in Central California and provides a broad range of healthcare services with a focus on accessibility for all, regardless of ability to pay. Services include family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, podiatry, dental care, optometry, behavioral health, health education, and community outreach. Contact: webcontact@gvhc.org; main phone: 866-682-4842. Locations near Merced, CA, including the HQ at 737 W. Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341.
Clinic Type
Women's Health
Address
797 West Childs Ave., Merced, CA 95341
Phone
(209) 722-4842
info@cvpace.org
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
Appointments contact
(209) 722-4842
What are the office hours?
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Golden Valley Health Center): 4.7/5 star rating (283 reviews)
- Birdeye (Golden Valley Health Centers): 4.7/5 star rating (370 reviews)
- Birdeye (Golden Valley Health Centers): 4.8/5 star rating (430 reviews)
- Yelp (Golden Valley Health Centers - Merced): criticized as “WORST clinic I have ever been to” (no numeric rating captured in snippet) (review count not captured in snippet)
- Yelp (Golden Valley Health Center - brand page): 1.6 average rating (169 reviews)
Patients praise
- Caring, informative women’s health provider(s) and staff helpfulness
- Clean environment / welcoming clinic atmosphere
- Quick or not-extensive wait time reported by some reviewers
Common complaints
- Long waiting times / being seen late
- Front desk/phone issues (e.g., long hold times, difficulty getting prescriptions processed)
- Rushed or dismissive care / staff not listening or appearing cold
- Communication issues and trouble with prescription/referral follow-through
"“Every time I have an appointment, they take about 40 min to let me in and see the doctor… They never see you on time.”"
— Birdeye review snippet for Golden Valley Health Center (Merced)"“From the moment I walked in the staff at the front was super helpful… The gyno Melody Castillo was supper informative and made me feel comfortable…”"
— Birdeye review snippet for Golden Valley Health Center (Merced)"“Having to wait on hold for 30 minutes everytime I call… is ridiculous.”"
— Birdeye review snippet for Golden Valley Health Centers (Merced)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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