Family Medicine Center

Primary Care in Santa Maria, California

Address:
235 Palisade Dr
Santa Maria, CA 93454

County: Santa Barbara County

Phone: (805) 739-3561

Alt. Phone: (702) 616-4976

Open today from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Call to schedule a visit

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About This Clinic

Family Medicine Center is a primary care center located at 235 Palisade Dr Santa Maria, CA 93454 . This provider is open 5 days a week.

Family Medicine Center is an outpatient services center that specializes in family medicine, primary care, and internal medicine, committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the Santa Maria community and surrounding areas. It focuses on overall health and management of both common and chronic illnesses for men, women, and children. As part of the Dignity Health network, the center emphasizes accessibility and continuity of care while offering the ability for patients to schedule appointments easily and access their medical records and test results through their online portal and mobile app. Patients can also find primary care physicians within their insurance network for added convenience.

Hours of Operation

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Day Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Care Services

  • Family medicine
  • Internal medicine
  • Primary care

Accepted Insurance Plans

Family Medicine Center — along with some of the providers practicing at this location — may currently accept health insurance plans from the companies listed below. Insurance participation may vary by physician, so we recommend verifying with the practice directly to confirm current coverage.

  • Aetna CVS Health
  • Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health
  • Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
  • Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
  • Ambetter of Oklahoma
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • AvMed
  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • First Choice Next
  • HMSA
  • Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc.
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Plan, Inc.
  • Oscar Insurance Company

What Patients Are Saying? - Review Consensus

At Family Medicine Center, patients consistently experience exceptional care and a warm atmosphere. The dedicated team of doctors is praised for their attentiveness, empathy, and thoroughness during appointments. Many reviewers express gratitude for the support they’ve received for various health concerns, emphasizing how the staff makes them feel like family. Whether it's a routine visit or a more complex issue, patients report feeling valued and heard, showing their appreciation through enthusiastic recommendations to friends and family. If you're looking for a practice that genuinely cares for its patients, Family Medicine Center comes highly rated.

What Patients Love Most

  • Attentive Doctors
  • Empathetic Care
  • Thorough Appointments
  • Friendly Staff
  • Prompt Service
  • Personal Connection
  • Supportive Environment
  • Professionalism
  • Strong Trust In Competence
  • Family-friendly Atmosphere.

Understanding the Provider Review Consensus

While individual patient reviews offer valuable insights, they often reflect singular, subjective experiences that may not represent the full scope of a provider’s performance. To offer a more comprehensive perspective, we apply a broader methodology through our Provider Review Consensus. This approach involves analyzing the most recent patient reviews to summarize a clear and representative view of public sentiment about this provider.

We identified consistent patterns in the patient’s feedback, that’s why we can display a more accurate and balanced overview of each provider. This includes highlighting frequently noted strengths like staff professionalism, appointment efficiency, and quality of care. Our objective is to support your decision-making process with a well-rounded understanding of the provider, enabling you to make an informed and confident choice regarding your healthcare.

Meet Your Care Team

Browse the table below to see each provider’s name and specialty, and click the info bubble beside any listing for a plain‑language look at what that specialty means.

Name Specialization
DR. Murat Zeki Akalin, M.D. Family Medicine
Denise Christine Allen, D.O. Family Medicine
MR. Yassar Arain Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
DR. Julian Bandura, DO Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Peggy C. Becketti, D.O. Family Medicine
Guy Richard Bennallack, DO Family Medicine
MRS. Wendy L Beres Social Worker (Clinical)
Ashley Buchanan Pediatrics
DR. John Campbell, MD Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
DR. Willard Seiyoung Chung, MD Family Medicine
Debra S D'angelo, RD, CDE Dietitian, Registered
DR. Fredrick Dapaah-siakwan, MD Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
Seta Nanor Darakdjian Nurse Practitioner
DR. Thomas M. Dawes, MD Family Medicine
DR. Lindsey Faucette, DO Family Medicine
DR. Erika Frances Fernandez, MD Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
DR. Robert Steven Firestone, MD Family Medicine
DR. Ricardo R Flores, MD Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
DR. Nicolo B Geralde, D.O. Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
DR. Rocky Salvatore Greer, M.D. Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
Joshua Hernandez, DO Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
DR. Stephen Herrick, D.O. Hospitalist
Nurit Madeleine Hirsh Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Richard A. Insco, M.D. Pediatrics
DR. James W Jones, M.D. Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
Jamieson Eric Jones, M.D. Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
Kayleigh Kresse-salvatera Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Wen-chun Jimmy Lan, MD, MS Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
Scott Philip Lirgg, MD Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
David Blair Mahoney, M.D. Family Medicine
DR. Richard R Mcclaflin, MD Family Medicine
Robert John Meyers, M.D. Family Medicine
Heidi Sarah Millard, MD Family Medicine
DR. David Wayne Oates, M.D. Emergency Medicine
DR. Luis Fernando Ochoa-pelaez, M.D. Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
Scott Patrick Piazza Family Medicine
Victor Ismael Pulido, D.O. Family Medicine
Lisa Y Ryan, M.D. Hospitalist
Kenneth M Soda Family Medicine
Reagan Alexis Summers, MD Family Medicine
Sarah Elizabeth Tisdale, RD, RN Dietitian, Registered
Serra Paxton Tranmer, D.O. Family Medicine
DR. Robert Michael Turbow, M.D. Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
Brian Valdez Family Medicine
Jessica Jorine Vaughn, DO Pediatrics
Katelyn Yarnold, LCSW Social Worker
DR. Stephanie Patricia Zamora, DO Obstetrics & Gynecology

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