UCHC believes in health care for all people. Services are provided to anyone seeking care, regardless of race, medical plan, age, gender, ability to pay, or immigration status.

Founded in 2009 by Dr. Edgar Chavez, UCHC is a technology-driven, recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) located in South Los Angeles, one of the most diverse and impoverished areas in the city.

The PCMH model of primary care combines TEAMWORK + TECHNOLOGY
to improve care, reduce costs, and ensures staff has the right tools for providing patient care. 



UCHC is also a Federally Qualified Health Center, meeting a stringent set of requirements, including providing care on a sliding fee scale and operating under a governing board that includes patients.

In 2019, UCHC received the HRSA Health Center Quality Leader award, recognizing the highest performing health centers nationwide.

Our Service
• Primary Care
• Men’s Health
• Women’s Health
• Children’s Health
• Teen Health
• Senior Care
• Nutrition Counseling
• Prenatal/OB/GYN
• Mental Health
• Dermatology Care
• Ear, Nose, Throat

Competitive Benefits
• Medical Providers Benefit Program​
• Competitive Salary 
• Paid Vacation (40 Hours Front-Loaded)
• Quality/Meaningful Use Bonus (Quarterly)
• Five (5) Days of for Educational Leave
• CME Reimbursement $1,500.00 Per Year
• Licensing and Certification Renewal Reimbursement.
• Baked in Administration Time Weekly
• Dedicated Medical Support Staff
• On-Site Leadership and Support

All Employees​​ Receive
• Holidays Observed 10 (In Accordance to Federal Holidays)
• Mileage Reimbursement (In Accordance to IRS)
• Health Benefits
• Dental and Vision
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Tickets at Work Program

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