Golden Valley Health Centers
Pediatrics • Merced, CA
About
Merced West Childs is a medical clinic in Merced, California offering family practice, pediatrics, behavioral health, chiropractic services, internal medicine, child psychiatry, and podiatry. Located at 847 West Childs Avenue, the clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
847 West Childs Ave. Merced, CA 95341
Phone
(209) 722-4842
info@cvpace.org
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Appointments
(209) 722-gvhc (4842)
Fax
877-436-1488
Address
847 West Childs Ave. Merced, CA 95341
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- BirdEye: 4.7 out of 5 stars (aggregate for Golden Valley Health Centers) (370 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive long-term experiences with consistent care
- Specific doctors praised for being attentive, kind, and professional
- Efficient pharmacy and referral processes for some patients
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching the office via phone and long wait times for appointments
- Complaints regarding rude or unprofessional front office staff and nurses
- Issues with prescription refills and coordination of care
- Inconsistent quality of care and perceived lack of professionalism
"I wish we could give this place negative ratings, they deserve zero starts. Not only do they not answer phone calls on a timely manner, when they do they’re so incompetent they don’t know how to transfer calls."
— Patient reviews via BirdEye/Beautihost"Dr. Modallel is always so amazing at doing what she does! She always pays attention to everything and truly cares. Always asking if we have questions or concerns and explains things as she goes."
— Patient review via BirdEyeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Nearly 200 acres burned in Merced amid strong winds | Merced Sun-Star — May 18, 2026
- Merced child predator operation results in 12 arrests | Merced Sun-Star — Mar 23, 2026
- West Nile virus found in Merced County: how to protect | Merced Sun-Star — Jul 6, 2026
- West Downtown, Merced crime rates and safety statistics — May 18, 2026
- Merced man arrested after investigation leads to child abuse material — Jun 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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