Been going there for years. Phone systems do not work…read more Even hard for doctors to call their own office! Hit and miss with good providers. Better than nothing. The other clinic may be a bit better.

I was sad to see 3 1-star reviews for the Health Center, and surprised. Yes, there are problems…read morewith ALL clinics these days. A major issue is the shortage of GPs. Doctors spend a fortune becoming doctors, and the only way they can pay that money back is to specialize; so too few become general practioners. Additionally, the computerization of our records was an essential step in appropriate care, but some doctors then spend their patient visits with their heads in the computer & not listening much to their patient. All that having been said, I have never been treated with anything but kindness and patience by the staff at NCFHC. Sometimes, someone might be having a bad day and not smiling, but their care has been efficient & their sadness or grumpiness has not rubbed off on me. It does take WEEKS to get in to see my doctor, and that's a negative; but it isn't the clinic's fault. Alternatively, they have a staff of urgent-care folks who can see walk-ins, so the disadvantage is ameliorated if my need is more immediate (though it doesn't work for refills! -- see below). My one agreement with other reviewers is how long it sometimes takes to get a refill on a controlled substance. I understand the need to "control" such prescriptions, but if you need to be seen before the 'scrip can be refilled & you can't get an appointment for weeks (always longer than a month now), then you will surely run out before you can be seen. Drugs that are supposed to be taken every day, consistently, are not helpful if you have to go off them while waiting for the 'scrip to filled again. You may go through a form of withdrawal, however mild it might be, and then a period of acclimating when you start up again. This sucks! Especially when it happens repeatedly. There must be a better way. On the whole, I like the service I get at the clinic. We're on "the Coast", peeps. It ain't like bein' in the Big City. And that's why we like it here. Generally.

Dr. Harris is a wonderful GP. She is knowledgeable, takes her time to get to know you and your…read moregoals, and goes the extra mile to see that you are effectively cared for. I highly recommend her.

My experience may not be everyone's experience but when I was asked to sign a legally binding…read morecontact giving this doctor full control over my health care and any and all other viable available means of health care, I walked out. I could not seek emergency treatment at any emergency hospital office or clinic. Could not seek emergency replacement of any and all medications, NOT JUST PAIN MEDICATIONS. Do not expect refills of medications in a timely manner, it just isn't going to happen. Stan Rook Fort Bragg, California 95437

You guys in Fort Bragg are lucky…read more Dr Goldyn was the best doctor I've ever had. Unfortunately, he moved away from San Francisco, and I have yet to find another openly gay doctor in SF who's matched his bedside manner, humor, and wit. I always felt extremely comfortable with Dr Goldyn, because he treated me like a human being, and not just another numbered HMO patient. He doesn't patronize you, and isn't afraid to joke a little. If I could clone him and move him back to San Francisco, I would.

Faith is simply incredible. I admire her for all that she does in advocating women's health in our…read morecommunity and her dedication to her work is clear. Although I do not live in Fort Bragg permanently anymore, I still call Faith whenever I have a medical question and she always gets back to me. She genuinely cares for her patients and is always available to have discussions and give medical advice. Shes professional, warm, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. She's amazing and I wish I could have her services at my current location. Highly, highly recommend.

My son had a blistering bleeding rash for months (among other symptoms, but this being the main…read moreproblem) and was repeatedly misdiagnosed by Faith. I ended up going to Dr. Devaskar over at the Family Health Center and he diagnosed him with food allergies on the first visit. We quickly limited my son's diet and his rash went away and he became a much happier child.

One of two surgeons I have personal experience with. Both Linda K James and Kenneth R Susman have…read moretreated me. Would not be here today if it wasn't for either and both working side by side in the OR. Cannot say enough, so I won't bore you further. Stan Rook Fort Bragg, California 95437.

Worst pain management doctor EVER!!! He lies to me constantly over the last three years on excuses…read morewhy he cannot or will not titrate my medication. I have been on the same initial dose of opioid pain medication can for three year and have heard every excuse from New FDA regulation to his patients dying causing his ability to change in prescriptions frozen while under review. He tells me that he is not willing to try any other treatments other than to hit the refill button monthly. He doesn't care about my pain, suffering, this causing me to drop out of a doctorate program, and ruining my life. He has no sympathy or compassion. Appointments last about two minutes always recorded now where he doesn't care or even ask about my pain. I have been hospitalized several times for Tylenol overdose and GI bleeding due to this added stress, but still doesn't care. Choose a different doctor. He doesn't and shouldn't be practicing medicine since he doesn't care or adequately treat their pain!

Dr. Campos is a superior pain management physician. He listens to his patients'​ needs and…read moreunderstands the pain they are going through.

Can't keep a primary physician for more than a year. physicians don't even have time to answer my…read morequestions or address my health concerns during a physical. Billing is always delayed for months. Long wait time on the phone. Appointments are always scheduled way far out. Contantly dissapointed. Hoping to move soon to somewhere that has better medical services.

June 24, 2025. Dr. McWhirter and or his associates at suite A, falsified my medical records…read more Claiming to have done a "full physical exam" that never actually transpired. Folks at Suite A told me me to contact the ombudsman, left several messages, never heard back from them. Did eventually reach someone there, who claimed to know how to correct the record, to reflect the facts. They said they'd mail me paperwork to request the changes, eventually correcting my medical records. Needless to say, weeks later, the paperwork has never arrived. Also, this is billing / insurance fraud. I'm concerned about my medical record reflecting the facts. Apparently Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is not.

Dr. Brown and his staff Dahlia are amazing! I moved here 10…read moreyears ago from Bay area, where my doctor had me on such high levels of painkillers.. and more it was hard to function and come to find out with the help of Dr.Browns office the meds my previous doctor had me on were making me sicker. Since then with there help I am so much healthier and only take one medication for pain and it is a very small dose now I feel amazing and all the illnesses and problems started to melt away. I am so grateful for Doc Brown and Dahlia for taking me on as a new patient and helping e get back into my normal active life! So friendly and accommodating and kind !

I saw Dr Brown for three years. He had me on percocet, an opioid for chronic pancreatitis. Opioid…read morepain killers are the only recommended treatment for this condition. Suddenly and without warning, he cut me off and wanted to stop seeing me as a patient. So even knowing I was likely dependent on that narcotic, he didn't care. I just think it is evil for a doctor to deliberately inflict pain seemingly without reason. It seems as if overnight he became a horrible and irresponsible doctor. He got cancer and hasn't been the same since. He's cut his office hours to four mornings a week, and should probably just retire. His head is no longer in the game. Save yourself lots of grief and move on from this guy.

Absolutely exceptional. Am a colon cancer pt. She and her entire surgical staff were most…read moreprofessional and kind. HIGHLY recommend.....

My husband got a preliminary diagnosis from a provider for a very serious auto-immune disease --…read moreone that typically presents with permanent blindness or an aneurysm. Diagnosis confirmation is by biopsy. Dr. James told him she *knew* he didn't have that disease by looking at him from across the room, and claimed that what was an artery was actually a vein. With my husband under a local, she spent an hour attempting and failing to get biopsy material. He had a subsequent biopsy from Dr. Susman, and it was confirmed that that WAS an artery (not a vein), and that the original diagnosis was correct. (Looking on Wikipedia I was able to discern the location of that artery!) Dr. James is very personable, but had we stopped there, instead of getting care elsewhere, my husband might be blind or worse right now .Waiting for the initial biopsy and then for an appt. for a second one and for the results for that one set us back in getting a diagnosis by a week.