+ ABOUT US
Who We Are.
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve more than 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from nearly 100k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission:
To improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
Our Values.
We Are Compassionate
We view kindness and empathy as essential to the health of our community.
We Have Integrity
We cultivate trust by treating everyone with dignity and respect.
We Are Professional
We are health experts committed to delivering excellent patient experience.
We Are Collaborative
With patients, colleagues and partners, we work together as a team.
We Go Above & Beyond
When it comes to helping others, we are never satisfied with good enough.
Our History.
For 50 years and counting, Neighborhood has gone above and beyond to provide quality health care to every member of our community. We can’t wait to see what the next 50 years has in store.
+ Our Team
Leadership.
Rakesh Patel, MD
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Schultz, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Lisa Daigle
Chief Financial Officer
Alex Nunez
Chief Operating Officer
Kristi Parnell
Chief Human Resources Officer
Prudence August
Chief Information Officer
Edgar Bulloch, MD
Associate chief medical officer
Jenn Irving
Vice President - Finance
Elizabeth Ahumada
Vice President - Operations
Board of Directors.
Alan Conrad
President MD
Laura Nunn
Vice President
Jesse Renteria
Director
Judith “Judi” Delcalso
Director Attorney at Law
Christopher “Chris” Cruz
Director
Flor Arellano
Director
Lisa Misraje
Director
Thomas “Tom” Jenkins
Director
Cabiria “Bea” Lizarraga, RN
Director
William “Bill” Smith
Treasurer
Katherine “KC” Schafer, RN, PHN
Secretary
Nasir Al Samaraie, Ph.D
Director
Federico Salas
Director
To improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
FAQs.
What is Neighborhood Healthcare?
Neighborhood Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing a wide range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services, along with programs and resources designed to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve. Our mission is to provide quality care to every member of our community, regardless of situation or circumstance. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve 414,995 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from 87,099 people annually.
What services are available at Neighborhood Healthcare?
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a wide range of quality health care and wellness services including Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Dental Care, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Acupuncture, Vision, Tattoo Removal, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and more. For descriptions and locations that offer services, visit our Services page.
Where are you located?
Visit our Locations page for services, to find a doctor, hours of operation, and directions for each of our locations throughout San Diego and Riverside counties.
What are your hours?
Each of our locations has different hours of operation. For more information on location hours, click here. Our Patient Navigation Center is available to assist you Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00npm at 833-867-4642.
What languages do you speak?
All Neighborhood locations offer services in English and Spanish. Other locations and providers offer services in Arabic, Kurdish, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Tagalog, Italian, and Gujarati. For more information on which providers and locations offer which languages, call 833-867-4642, or visit Locations or Find a Doctor.
Referrals Department
If you are an established patient with Neighborhood Healthcare or a referring specialist with an existing referral, please contact our dedicated line to assist with authorization updates, changes, and any other referral concerns.
• Call (442) 286-8585
• Fax your referral to (360) 462-5827
Hours of Operation are Monday - Friday from 8am to 4pm and closed from 12pm-1pm.
What is the Patient Navigation Center?
When you call 833-867-4642 you will get a member of our skilled and compassionate Patient Navigation Center team who can assist you to:
- Schedule your appointment
- Connect to important clinical, dental, and specialty services
- Answer medical records and referrals questions
- When you call Neighborhood Healthcare, our Patient Navigation Center is your first point of contact.
Who can receive health care at Neighborhood?
Neighborhood offers quality health services to every member of our community, regardless of situation or circumstance. We offer low-cost, discounted care for uninsured patients. We also accept most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal and Medicare.
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